Julien Baker discussed her songwriting process for Sprained Ankle with Stereogum. [Stereogum]

Nita Strauss talked about her love of shred guitar, her early influences, and touring with Alice Cooper in an interview with Rolling Stone. [Rolling Stone]

Carrie Brownstein’s memoir Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl came out October 27th. The book tells Brownstein’s coming of age story and recounts how music helped her find her identity. [NPR]

Savages released a track list for their forthcoming album Adore Life along with a video for the album’s first track, “The Answer.” [Pitchfork]