“My main inspiration for this film, which isn’t referred to anywhere, is Mark Twain’s The Diaries of Adam and Eve. I’m a big Mark Twain fan, but that’s maybe my favorite book of his. ” Jim Jarmusch talks Only Lovers Left Alive and some of its less-likely influences.

Allison Crutchfield, Meredith Graves, Cynthia Schemmer, and more share their thoughts on “being a musician and female.”

The New York Times on the history of the Dark Room Collective.

Christopher Lee has released a heavy metal album inspired by Don Quixote.

Nate Patrin on the music made by Peanut Butter Wolf and Charizma.

Charlie Stross has some smart things to say about the Amazon/Hachette clash.

Hobart has new writing from Troy Weaver.

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