Amber Sparks on the idea that Instagram is a modern-day cabinet of curiosities.

At Stereogum: new music from The Gotobeds.

Pilot Viruet talked with Stone Cold Steve Austin.

At the Times: a new essay from Nicole Chung.

Leanne Shapton was interviewed at Hazlitt.

At Tor.com: five great fictional monsters.

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