Wilco gets “Cruel” to be kind, and Phil Christman helps readers be normal.

Craig Finn builds a “Legacy” in stories, and Ada Limon’s poems hurt so good.

Lyle Lovett leads listeners toward summer, and Kevin Morby takes us to a different kind of church.

Pitch-perfect Belle and Sebastian tunes, and sitting at table with Michael Wear.

Having “A Beautiful Time” with Wilie Nelson, and blissing out with Toro y Moi.

Heading up on the rooftop with Dawes, and breaking into light with S. Carey.

Staying where Maggie Rogers is, and pursuing High Pulp.

Wet Leg all day long, and American Aquarium for your country nights.

Justin Peter Kinkel-Schuster loosens his tongue, and Warren Ellis saves a historic piece of gum.

Denzel Curry sees the future, and Ibibio Sound Machine turns on the “Electricity.”