Jason Diamond on Paul Bowles’s musical legacy.

At Ad Hoc, a look at Ellen Willis’s music writing in light of contemporary criticism.

Talking Teju Cole’s Every Day is For the Thief at Bookmunch.

Dean Wareham on his recent move to Los Angeles.

Bookforum has footage of Sjón in conversation with Hari Kunzru.

There’s new writing from Sabra Embury at As It Ought to Be.

At Dusted, a look at a retrospective compilation for the excellent label Stone’s Throw.

New music is being made by the great pop band The Moles.

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