At Pitchfork, a remembrance of the late Roky Erickson.

The nominees for this year’s Firecracker Awards have been announced.

Rainbow Rowell discussed headcanons at Vox.

Dusted reviewed the new album from Chris Brokaw.

At Entropy, an interview with Frances Badalamenti.

Gregory Spatz created a playlist for his collection What Could Be Saved at Largehearted Boy.

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