In The News: Ween, Crowded House, So Percussion & Matmos, Joan Of Arc And Free MP3s

WeenTV has just been launched, which is a continuous, random video player of live and studio Ween videos with new material being added regularly. Check it out here … The 31st Calgary Folk Festival will take place July 22-25, with the lineup featuring St. Vincent, Man Man, Stars, the Swell Season, Frank Turner, Timber Timbre, the Avett Brothers and many more … So Percussion and Matmos’ collaborative effort, Treasure State, is due July 13 via Cantaloupe, and the two bands will tour together in support of the record in June. Download “Treasure” … Also out on July 13 is Crowded House’s new album, Intriguer (Fantasy). The New Zealand legends are touring North America extensively this summer … The Vroom Vroom Vespa Tour is taking place this June throughout the Northeast, featuring Greg Atonito (Bouncing Souls), Kevin Seconds (7 Seconds), Kepi Ghoulie (Groovie Ghoulies) and Shanti Wintergate—all of whom will ride Vespa scooters to each venue … HeWhoCanNotBeNamed, the masked guitarist from the Dwarves, is releasing his solo debut, Sunday School Massacre (MVD Audio), on June 8, featuring guest appearances from former Dwarves members Nick Oliveri, Blag Dahlia and Andy Selway … Polyvinyl is giving away 24-track live album Don’t Mind Control, recorded earlier this year at Chicago’s Empty Bottle. A gathering of the nearly 30 musicians who have played in Joan Of Arc over the years, the show featured a surprise four-song Cap’n Jazz reunion. Get it here.

—Emily Costantino