Sweeping The Nation — The round-up of the decade about to close reaches that most dread of years, 2016. You know, when Bowie, Prince, George Michael, Leonard Cohen, George Martin etc all died we were told by some in the press that as our heroes aged this would be happenin... more info
Pop Headwound — Here are my favorites as of 12/11/19:1. BIG THIEF / Two Hands2. WILCO / Ode to Joy3. PURPLE MOUNTAINS / Purple Mountains4. BON IVER / i, i 5. BIG THIEF / UFOF 6. FKA twigs / MAGDALENE 7. HELADO NEGRO / This Is How You Smile 8. WEYES BL... more info
LargeHeartedBoy — Lucy Ellmann’s novel Ducks, Newburyport has been awarded the 2019 Goldsmiths Prize. Stereogum recommended essential krautrock songs. November's best eBook deals. Largehearted Boy's list of "best books of 2019" lists has collected 174 year-end ... more info
LargeHeartedBoy — The BBC listed the top 100 novels that shaped our world. Bustle noted several omissions. Angel Olsen discussed her new album with All Songs Considered. November's best eBook deals. eBooks on sale for $1.99 today: Brian May: The Definitive... more info
Consequence of Sound — Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen, Mavis Staples, and Rufus Wainwright also set for Shovels & Rope-curated event
High Water Fest: Wilco, Brittany Howard, Nathaniel Rateliff to lead 2020 lineup
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LargeHeartedBoy — Book Riot asked 2020 U.S. presidential candidates to list their favorite books. Angel Olsen broke down every song on her new album All Mirrors at Pitchfork. October's best eBook deals. Charly Bliss played a Tiny Desk Concert. Ben Lerner... more info
Stereogum — There are a lot of great albums out today, albums by Angel Olsen and Danny Brown and Nick Cave and Wilco. Two days ago Chromatics returned by surprise. There's a lot of brilliance to take in. It's going to take some time to process all of it. more info
Stereogum — @xdannyxbrownx just got my wisdom teeth pulled but as soon as I heal I'd love to sing on one of your tracks 👁— Angel Olsen (@AngelOlsen) April 14, 2017
❤️❤️❤️❤️ Deal!!! https://t.co/YR1RlC33g2— Danny Brown (@xdannyxbrow... more info
Consequence of Sound — A dramatic performance of the title track to her new album featuring a full string section.
Angel Olsen delivers mesmerizing performance of “All Mirrors” on Fallon: Watch
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JamBase — Release Day Picks this week highlights new albums by Wilco, North Mississippi Allstars, The Avett Brothers, Old Crow Medicine Show, Los Lobos, Bill Frisell, Angel Olsen and Kelsey Waldon. more info