Stereogum — The Roots’ forthcoming How I Got Over will feature John Legend and Jim James, as well as a sample of The Milk-Eyed Mender’s “Book OF Right-On.” Newsom didn’t re-record it — she appears in sampled form. For his part, Jim James re-made Mons... more info

DrownedInSound — It appears that Joanna Newsom will be appearing on The Roots' new record, How I Got Over, in one form or another. That is, according to the hip-hop group's drummer ?uestlove, who revealed so on his Twitter page yesterday. Read the full story o... more info

DrownedInSound — Hadestown is nothing short of awe-inspiring, aligning Anaïs Mitchell with the likes of Sufjan Stevens and Joanna Newsom via its sheer, brain-welting ambition. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

Pitchfork — Monsters of Folk photo by Jennifer Tzar According to an article in the latest issue of Rolling Stone (which Nah Right has helpfully uploaded), the Roots and Monsters of Folk (aka Conor Oberst, Jim Jim James, M. Ward, and Mike Mogis) are teaming up. T... more info

Guardian Music — (Crammed)Like Joanna Newsom, Tanja Frinta combines girlish vocals with songs soaked in nature imagery. Frinta doesn't have Newsom's intensity, but this second album oozes charm and wistful melody. Frinta and her sidekicks, keyboardist Marc Sobrevias ... more info

8/1 — 7.7/10Kuzey Amerika'nın tuhaf folk isimlerinden Joanna Newsom yaptığı her çalışma ile döneminin müzikal kimliÄŸine yön verirken, alternatif müzik dinleyicisinin bile sınırlarını zorlayan iÅŸler ü... more info

My Old Kentucky — (Photo credit: Scott Beseler)For the young creative class of Cincinnati - a town best known for its conservatism and chili despite the progressive art and music scene here - MusicNow is an opportunity to gorge on good music, and take a little pride ... more info

Popdose — Frequent Popdose punchline Joanna Newsom hauls her harp onto the front page for Kelly Stitzel's live review. Will we have one on her? more info

Pitchfork — Photo by Eirik Lande Fleet Foxes leader Robin Pecknold is currently wrapping up his week-long tour with Joanna Newsom, and he's been playing at least one new track during his solo opening sets. He debuted the lilting song at Nashville's Mercy Lounge ... more info

Guardian Music — From Florence Welch to Fever Ray, Kate Bush's music continues to encourage women in pop to find their voicesIn 1978, the seismic shock of Kate Bush's voice first shook the pop world, setting off waves of influence that are still felt today. Despite h... more info