Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Sacher photo: Swearin' As discussed, Waxhatchee signed to Merge for her third full length which will be out in April. There's still no single released from that, but yesterday (1/4) on main member Katie Crutchfield's 26th birthday, she... more info

Stereogum — Liz Phair is the person responsible for Exile In Guyville and Whip-Smart, two of the point-blank greatest albums in indie rock history, but she’s been quiet in recent years. The forthcoming Amazon holiday playlist All Is Bright features Christmas s... more info

Stereogum — Earlier this year Saintseneca released their excellent ANTI- debut Dark Arc, an album that found the Ohio folk-punks reaching new creative heights. Now the band has shared a cover of “Passionate Kisses,” penned by Lucinda Williams and made famous... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Fresh Air interviewed author and book designer Peter Mendelsund. PopMatters interviewed singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams. Nick Hornby listed the top 10 unfinishable novels at the Guardian. The band BrooklynVegan interviewed Ariel Pink. All Things C... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — The Atlantic explored Boston's new "literary district." Rolling Stone interviewed singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams. SPIN profiled Hamilton Leithauser of the Walkmen. PBS Newshour interviewed author Lev Grossman. Stereogum interviewed musician Steve... more info

The Telegraph — Singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams delivers a compelling collection of 20 beautifully-crafted songs, says Neil McCormick more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by P Squared Photography Lucinda Williams @ Rough Trade 9/29/2014 On past albums Ms. Williams has portrayed herself at moments of rage, excess and grief; now she prefers stability. Her songs are fully aware of wounds and pitfalls, but... more info

Stereogum — Lucinda Williams was the musical guest on last night’s Fallon, and the host called the singer-songwriter one of his favorites. She performed “Protection” off of her new double LP, Down Where The Spirit Meets The Bone, along with some assistance... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Lucinda Williams: Down Where The Spirit Meets The Bone The Rural Alberta Advantage's Mended With Gold is my personal favorite new album this week. Prince released two new albums this week, Art Official Age and Plectrumelectrum. Reissues include a... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — This week marks the release of Down Where The Spirit Meets The Bone, the 11th studio album from Lucinda Williams. It’s a first in many ways – her first double studio album, her first on her new self-run record label, and her first to feature lyri... more info