Going dancing with Father John Misty—and poet Whitney Rio-Ross.

Going to church with Jason Isbell and calling Danez Smith’s “Bluff.”

Touring the country with Damien Jurado and standing by Stephen Wilson Jr.

Getting heavy with Deafheaven and living in A Place For Owls.

Feeling things with Bon Iver and wading “The Mighty Red” with Louise Erdrich.

Stepping into the Dawes brotherhood and getting in touch with Touche Amore.

Sounding the horns with Wild Pink, and reading Yuri Herrera's latest.

Going to the dogs with Merce Lemon, and going on (and on) with Sarah Manguso.

Visiting "Screamland" with Father John Misty, and enjoying the music of Percival Everett's sonnets.