LargeHeartedBoy — Pop & Hiss is streaming the new Ariel Pink album, Before Today (out June 8th). Flavorwire lists John Waters' "10 best pieces of advice for functional freaks" from his new book, Role Models. Pitchfork reports that singer-songwriter Bill Callahan's deb... more info

Pitchfork — Bill Callahan isn't just a veteran indie singer-songwriter. He's also a veteran of the printed page. In previous years, he has published books of art sketches, and now he's got a new book on the way. Letters to Emma Bowlcut arrives July 20 from Dra... more info

Guardian Music — She models for Armani, enjoys a game of baseball and likes to stay out drinking cocktails. Jude Rogers meets Joanna Newsom, the outspoken singer making harp-playing coolNot for the first time, Joanna Newsom looks a little out of place. We are on the ... more info

Guardian Music — Her new album, I Speak Because I Can, proves that Laura Marling is a songwriter who deserves comparison to the greatsLaura Marling's new album, I Speak Because I Can, is a moving response to her break-up with Noah and the Whale's frontman, Charlie Fi... more info

DrownedInSound — It would appear then that Callahan’s soul, like everyone else’s, is still up for grabs, but until the next record indicates what direction he’s decided to take or what road events have forced him down, Rough Travel For a Rare Thi... more info

Guardian Music — Cold-blooded old songs take on unprecedented swing in the American songwriter's first live album in a 20-year careerBill Callahan's last album cropped up on many an end-of-year poll in 2009, confirming the slightly creepy former boyfriend of both Cat... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Today's free and legal mp3 downloads: Bill Callahan: "Bowery" [mp3] from Rough Travel for a Rare Thing (out March 23rd) other Bill Callahan posts at Largehearted Boy Bonnie Prince Billy: "Play, Guitar, Play" [mp3] other Bonnie Prince Billy posts at..... more info

Stereogum — When I was a teenager I was deeply into hardcore and then SST-related bands, noise, and anything I could find that was slightly off-kilter in those old Ajax catalogs (Sun City Girls, Thinking Fellers, early Pavement, etc). I think Ajax is how I go... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Dinosaur Jr. @ Summerstage in August (more by Chris La Putt) J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr's Best of 2009 (via) Carlton Melton, Pass It On Bill Callahan, Sometimes I Wish We Were an Eagle Wooden Shjips, Dos Kurt Vile, Childish... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Dinosaur Jr. @ Summerstage in August (more by Chris La Putt) J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr's Best of 2009 (via) Carlton Melton, Pass It On Bill Callahan, Sometimes I Wish We Were an Eagle Wooden Shjips, Dos Kurt Vile, Childish... more info