DrownedInSound — As part of our week dedicated to solo artists, I corralled DiS writers past and present into sending me some words on one album by a singer-songwriter that has stood out for them over the last ten years. From Bill Callahan to Simon Joyner, Martin Gre... more info

Said the Gramophone — Bill Callahan - "Lapse" Saying that one is a "God"parent is a pretty archaic idea. But I am a godparent, a godfather to be exact. And by "exact" I mean totally wrong about religion and totally not entirely right... more info

Guardian Music — … but only art-rock veterans Devo would go so far as to hold a listening party for our feline friendsWhen Mercury-winning new ravers Klaxons revealed the artwork for their long-awaited second album, Surfing The Void, it caused the internet to colle... more info

Stereogum — In February Gil Scott-Heron released his first new record in about 16 years. It’s almost all new, original material, save for a couple songs, like the title track. “I’m New Here” comes from Bill Callahan’s A River Ain’t Too Much To Love w... more info

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