In a pop world where everyone wants to appear at least a little outré (as long as it doesn’t impact the bottom line), the enduring non-career of iconoclastic rapper Kool Keith is always inspiring.

This Weekend’s Concerts, From Kool Keith to Sonic YouthPlus: Nicki Minaj, Iron and Wine, MF Doom, Wild Flag, Janelle Monae, Kanye West, and more, in our weekly concert roundup.

The lineup for Meltasia Festival has been announced, and its pretty loaded and varied. Going down at the old Game Farm in the Catskills, which is less than a 3-hour drive from NYC, on September 2-4, ...