Ben Bush has a fine overview of the work of Camden Joy (we are also admirers) at the Los Angeles Review of Books.

Jason Diamond on Stephen Malkmus’s best songs.

Guernica has new fiction from Shani Boianjiu.

Pitchfork looked at the new Gories live album.

Lucy Knisey has two new graphic novels coming from Fantagraphics.

Those seeking stunningly melancholy music might want to head over to NPR to hear the latest from Gem Club.

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