• Local electronic-music producer IG88 (Branden Clarke) had his entire music rig stolen over the weekend—after playing a breast cancer benefit show (no good deed goes unpunished, eh?). You can see IG88's setup here: imgur.com/jfISZg1. Keep both eyes peeled.

• Seattle darkwave/noise trio Crypts are planning to cut their next record in September at Omar Rodríguez-López's El Paso, Texas, recording compound. There's also talk of Ministry's Al Jourgensen joining in, so say a prayer for Crypts' well-being.

• Cementing his rep as a supporter of hometown arts and all things gay, last week, Grammy-winning rapper/noted Kendrick Lamar insulter Macklemore attended a performance of the campy musical Little Shop of Horrors at ACT Theatre.

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