The pressure of creating the perfect summer mix is discussed in this article, with the author joking about asking Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy to make a summer album for them. The real reason behind Wilco releasing a new EP, titled Hot Sun Cool Shroud, is revealed to be leftover tracks from their previous album. The EP will be available on streaming platforms and a special white-vinyl pressing with customizable covers will be sold exclusively at the Solid Sound festival. Tweedy describes the EP as having a summer-after-dark feeling and includes aggressive and angular tracks. The Solid Sound festival, featuring performances by Wilco and other indie artists, as well as comedy acts, pop-up libraries, mini golf, and food trucks, is recommended for Vermont music fans. The author encourages readers to make the drive to North Adams for the festival and listens to Wilco’s new EP on the way. A humorous offer to create a custom mix for readers is made, teasing the possibility of including death-metal polka music.