Rolling Stone has an interview with Melissa Broder, who has an essay collection due out next year.

A look at Sun Ra’s music and legacy at Pitchfork.

Feel like reading Mary Karr’s recent commencement address to Syracuse University graduates?

At The Guardian: a look at comedy, race, and Vine.

Helen Macdonald was interviewed at Electric Literature.

At the Times: a look at how close reviewers and reviewees should be.

Evie Nagy wrote about writing about Devo.

Todd Haynes is working on a project inspired by the Source Family.

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