Memorial Day weekend is only a little more than a week away -- meaning it's time to head out east for sun, sand, and the surf. What better way to set the mood than with the perfect playlist on your road trip (or train or Jitney ride) out there? Check out these 10 recently released tracks that will put in the summer mood (and put you ahead of the rest of the music nerds) this summer.

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Anyone who's listened to even a little Drake lately can surely attest to the fact that he's not exactly a "glass half full" kind of fellow. Sure, life's not too bad for Aubrey these days (and one could convincingly argue it never really was), but the regret and awkward honestly that characterize his better tracks is a pretty rare element in the self-promoting world of hip-hop. Still, you'd have to figure even Drizzy was able to let loose and enjoy himself a bit after last night's sold-out Club Paradise blowout at the Verizon Amphitheater in "the most fashionable city in America", Irvine. More»

[Devo partying backstage, 1977] Every week, we tell you that the slate of amazing, diverse live music in the L.A. area shows no signs of letting up. Frankly, we're not sure whether you believe us or not, because maybe you're all just getting used to being able to see the biggest names and best-kept-secret young talents in the music world, week after week, and you take this all for granted. Well, all we can do is keep hitting you with our top picks from yet another amazing week of awesome, unique live shows from your favorites and future favorites in every genre. I guess what we're trying to say is, Go See A Show! More»

There's no need to dish out the big bucks for a good time anymore. The days of Courvoisier and Cristal are over, reports the Post, and the latest drink du jour is cheap enough for you to be popping bottles all night.

When you think of moscato - a white wine with floral aromas - you don't exactly think of the club, but that's all beginning to change. Thanks to Drake, who name-dropped the light white in his song "Do it Now," sales of the wine have gone through the roof, and the traditionally low-key libation has been gracing tables at clubs across the country since Drake sang the lyrics... More»

When Lil B announced he was coming to NYU to give a very "rare," and "history-making" speech, the interent went completely viral. Lil B is quite frankly not the best rapper in the game, but he pioneered a lot of firsts in hip-hop, especially as an unsigned artist. From writing a book at 19 to inventing the famous "cooking" dance, Lil B is a true internet sensation. More»

-Word on the internets is that Kristen Wiig, Andy Samberg, and Jason Sudeikis are calling it quits on SNL after this season.  That means no more Finger Lake Sisters.  That means no more Digital Shorts.  That means no more laughter.  Ever again. [US]

-Prepare yourself for the greatest music video of all time: Degrassi's own Jimmy Wheelchair, Lil Wayne in a panda mask, and a whole lot of Manischewitz. [Pitchfork] More»