music Talking with stars of Brian Wilson biopic Love & Mercy: John Cusack, Paul Dano, Elizabeth Banks Xeni Jardin
david bowie Trent Reznor performing Fantastic Voyage and Fashion on Bowie birthday tribute Gareth Branwyn
music Listen to Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross's minimalist cover of David Bowie's "Life on Mars?" David Pescovitz
music Theme music for today courtesy of Harry Manfredini, Trent Reznor, and Atticus Ross David Pescovitz
books Matt Ruff talks about his masterful antiracist novel Lovecraft Country, out in paperback today Cory Doctorow