Jason Isbell and Sasami lead an all-music version of the Friday Five.

Experience an older joy with Yo La Tengo and immerse yourself in poetry.

Getting attached to Sharon Van Etten’s new band and going “Orbital.”

Going “Lower” with Benjamin Booker and traveling through death and deserts with the poets.

Loving the contradictions with Rhett Miller and traveling back to a poet’s “Danger Days.”

Hearing out Ruston Kelly again—and traveling behind a poet’s eyes.

New music from Lucy Dacus, and losing (lovably) with The Lone Bellow.

Keeping it strange with Depeche Mode, and the promise made by new Japanese Breakfast.

Traveling to “Rome” with The National, and eavesdropping on Julien Baker and Torres.

Lucinda Williams sings the Beatles, and Josh Radnor delivers another ‘Eulogy.’