At Flavorwire: the book trailer for Colin Winnette’s Haints Stay.

New writing from Brit Bennett on dolls, race, and American culture.

Sean H. Doyle checked in with Poets and Writers.

At Pitchfork: a review of the reissue of Swans’ Filth.

White Lung’s Mish Way wrote about the new album from The Holydrug Couple.

Mike Patton was interviewed at NPR.

At The Toast: The Thomas Hardy Boys.

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