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In the second of our two-part wrapup of the Roskilde Festival, we highlight sets from Radiohead, Jay-Z, Chemical Brothers, Hot Chip, the Streets, Robyn, and Gnarls Barkley, among others.

Sub Pop founder Bruce Pavitt used the Sub Pop Singles Club series to continue the eclectic curatorial vision he started with his mid-1980s fanzines and cassette compilations known as Subterranean Pop. In the process, he revitalized the indie single and brought the cream of the underground crop to record buyers.

With his remarkable new mixtape, R.I.P. Young Dot, Dot Rotten [above] destroys his former alter-ego and continues move away from traditional grime narratives, suggesting instead a will to move beyond the confines of poverty and violence. Also, we talk to dubstep producer Grievous Angel.

Markus Acher of the Notwist discusses the dark moments that colored The Devil, You + Me, Dax Pierson's influence on the new album, and how you, too, can book the Acher brothers for your next birthday party.

As Liz Phair celebrates and relives her 1993 album Exile in Guyville, we speak to the candid singer-songwriter about signing to ATO Records, relearning old sounds, recording new material, and whether albums can still have word-of-mouth appeal.