Edward Champion has posted the first of a two-part conversation with Tom Bissell. Jeanne Fury’s essay “What Metal Means to Me” is well worth your time. Folks from dälek and Third Eye Foundation (among others) have a collaborative EP up for your listening enjoyment. At The Rumpus, Lawrence Weschler talks about the death of Wislawa Szymborska. Greg Kot chats with Spiritualized guy Jason Pierce. Follow Vol. 1 Brooklyn on Twitter, Facebook, Google + and our Tumblr.