Brad Mehldau is the walrus, and a tragic, breathtaking trip in words to Ohio.

Sunny War makes a particular sort of gospel music, and John Frusciante keeps it weird.

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.