Looking for something to check out in those downtimes this weekend? Here are a few choice readings…
— New York Times looks at new flavor profiles to hit the dining mainstream.
— A very detailed chronology of the evolution of electronic instruments.
— AV Club talks to the comedian of comedy, Patton Oswalt.
— Stereogum tells new folkers Bowerbirds to quit their day jobs.
— Slate looks at the second most unpopular president ever.
— NPR webcasts AfroBeat heir Femi Kuti.