Nick Cave writes faithful Psalms, and Steve Lacy follows in Wonder-ful footsteps.

Rhett Miller returns with a “Misfit” tune, and Annie Proulx takes us to Wyoming.

Regina Spektor teaches a graduate course in “Loveology,” and poet Maggie Smith does the work of heart mending.

Soccer Mommy makes a “forever” kind of album, and Damien Jurado quietly makes miracles.

Bartees Strange organically sources great music, and Barry Lopez takes readers on one last adventure.

Andrew Bird shares his “Problems,” and the great Mary Karr delivers the heat.

Drive-By Truckers welcome you to the club, and Polica will drive you mad (in the best way).

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.