“[E]very day I still aspire to do as much as Jon Langford does. ” Fred Armisen on work ethics, Chicago, Mohawks, and much more.

Tom Piazza weighs on on the William Giraldi/Alix Ohlin controversy.

Here’s an excellent guide to Portland, Oregon’s indie bookstores.

Afrika Bambaataa plans to open a museum of hip-hop in the Bronx.

Andy Beta looks at Other Music’s record label.

Michelle Dean on Opal Whiteley’s diaries.

Nitsuh Abebe on the David Byrne/St. Vincent collaboration.

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