Marc Masters and Geeta Dayal have written moving tributes to Glenn Branca. Pitchfork has published a look at some of his major works.

At No Tokens, new poetry by Bud Smith.

The finalists for this year’s Best Translated Book Awards have been announced.

Bryan Washington has a moving essay up at Hazlitt.

Red Bull Music Academy talked with the Black Quantum Futurism collective.

Shotgun Honey has published new writing by Gabino Iglesias.

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