Finding a HigherLove with SG Lewis, and reading all manner of poems.

Jon Brion finds meaning, while Guided By Voices keeps the beat moving.

Straying with Margo Price, and celebrating the Year of the Buffalo.

Floating on the Modest Mouse pipeline and looking for God with the band Fireworks.

Natalie Merchant is still blooming, and Morgan Talty offers a character-rich debut.

Spending Christmastide with Bon Iver, and flying along with Cormac McCarthy.

SZA sends out an SOS, and Phosphorescent goes knocking on Bob Dylan’s door.

Spending time with Tom Petty, and staying true to Hua Hsu’s college days.

English duo Jockstrap declares its love, and reading a trio of remarkable poets.

Weyes Blood sets hearts afire, and a great jazz artist plays to the power of 3.