This month brings with it a number of new (and new to the U.S.) books from Geoff Dyer. Kathryn Schulz and Jason Diamond have each delved into Dyer’s impressive body of work.

Freddy Alva has released the second part of his report on the impact of Hispanics on the New York Hardcore scene.

Why is your manuscript being returned?

Stanley Crawford was interviewed at BOMB.

The time Ted Leo and Aimee Mann played a medley of television theme songs.

At The Believer: Margaux Williamson and Kenneth Goldsmith in conversation.

Talking with Carl Wilson about the impact of his Let’s Talk About Love: A Journey to the End of Taste.

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