The Talkhouse is a sweet blog in its own right- it offers a venue for musicians of certain repute to talk shop and give their two cents on new music.
In the wake of King Krule's coronation, Jana Hunter wrote a tepid review of 6 Feet Beneath the Moon that sparked a dialogue between herself and Nitsuh Abebe on a range of interwoven topics including originality in music (or lack thereof), the hype cycle, and the utility versus the cost of early exposure.
Hunter fronts her own incredibly badass band, and thus I believe she has the authority to say what she says. I don't agree with all of it, but I respect her position on the matter. And she states it all very tastefully.
Also, I think I've given King Krule enough time to percolate through all the talking heads- maybe I can start listening to him more objectively rather than through the filter of a bunch of hype wankery. Gonna give him a chance in the next couple weeks.