Melissa Holbrook Pierson interviewed Rob Spillman.

Michelle Dean on Adrienne Rich.

Eephus made its debut this week, with–among others–new writing from Jim Ruland.

Zachary Lipez wrote about bar playlists.

Judy Berman wrote about publicly mourning David Bowie.

Scott Esposito recommends the work of 22 female Latin American writers.

Ryan Sartor interviewed Bijan Stephen.

At Pitchfork, thoughts on new music from Pinkwash.

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