The Mountain Goats call 867-5309, and Kafka’s off to look for ‘Amerika.’

Black Pumas consider a ‘Diamond’ from every angle, and a poet explores the ‘Open Things.’

The Drums say their own name, and Sun June paints an indie-rock masterpiece.

Finding yourself in the sacred synths of Crosses and living like ‘Kings’ with poet Anders Carlson-Wee

A love letter to Sam Beam and Jesca Hoop, and hearing so many lovely songs about fire.

Becoming part of the Wilco family, and touring America with Joshua Redman and Co.

Lydia Loveless keeps knocking down walls, and a poet crafts his quietly harrowing memoir.

Laughing (to keep from crying) with The National and talking to God with Sarah Mary Chadwick.

Sitting up with Tom Waits, and attending the Sparklehorse revival.