Talking a road trip with Kim Gordon.

Jen Vafidis on George Michael and Taylor Swift.

At Literary Hub, new writing from Scott Cheshire.

New poetry from Danez Smith.

Jody Rosen takes a look at the literary side of knots.

Five takes on the Kanye West presidency.

Matthew Salesses put together a playlist for his new novel at Largehearted Boy.

At Noisey: checking in with Shannon and the Clams.

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