Julien Baker delivers “Little Oblivions,” and albums by Cloud Nothings and Cassandra Jenkins sing.

Dessa drops “Bombs,” Wild Pink lights up the sky and Ron Hansen guides us into religious ecstasy.

Jon Foreman navigates “Departures,” a jazz master soars and David Dark teaches about the thorniness of memory and grief.

The Weather Station calls us to account, Yasmin Williams quietly dazzles and Diane Glancy keeps Job company.

Lucero gets weird, Arlo Parks dazzles and John Blase presses pause.

Remarkable musical finds, and a staggering range of poetry.

Find a sanctuary in Hiss Golden Messenger, and have your soul sideswiped by devastatingly beautiful poetry and prose.

The Hold Steady will never die, and writing to be less certain.

Pop genius—between your earbuds and across the pages—as well as deeply felt poetry.

Macca’s back, plus poetry in many forms.