Brooklyn Vegan — John Vanderslice last album was actually two albums: an album of original music called Dagger Beach and a cover album of David Bowie's Diamond Dogs, which both came out in 2013. That year, John also gave "Song For Clay... more info

Stereogum — It’s a crime that Oklahoma earthen-folky Samantha Crain remains on indie and underground labels even after she released the fiery, whip-smart Kid Face in 2013. Crain worked with John Vanderslice as a producer on Kid Face — one of my own favorite ... more info

Stereogum — Lots of musicians have taken a crack at Jason Molina’s music, particularly since we lost the legendary Songs: Ohia/Magnolia Electric Co. frontman to alcohol-inflicted organ failure two years ago. But I haven’t heard a Molina cover I like as much ... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — The Note Books series features musicians discussing their literary side. Previous contributors have included John Darnielle, John Vanderslice, Mark Olson, Mac McCaughan, and others. Dave Doughman is the frontman of the band Swearing at Motorists. Pic... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Bill Pearis DOWNLOAD: Gem Club - Polly (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Gem Club - Braid (MP3) Boston's Gem Club released their second album, In Roses, this week via Hardly Art. Main man Christopher Barnes made the record at John Vanderslice's Tiny... more info

Consequence of Sound — Taken from Polyvinyl's 4-Track Singles Series. more info

Consequence of Sound — Double A-side single lands later this month. more info

LargeHeartedBoy — The Quietus reevaluates the Talking Heads album Speaking in Tongues 30 years after its initial release. Watch the first trailer for the documentary film Dear Mr. Watterson: An Exploration of Calvin & Hobbes. PopMatters interviews singer-songwriter Jo... more info

Consequence of Sound — As unfinished as the recovery it documents. more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Weekend Edition interviews Neil Gaiman about his new short story collection The Ocean at the End of the Lane. Read an excerpt from the book. John Vanderslice talks to The Record about the inspiration behind his new album, Dagger Beach.... more info