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Javier Nero Blends Modern Elements with Big Band Jazz » PopMatters
Javier Nero's album Alkebulan represents state-of-the-art big band jazz that blends modern elements…
Slayyyter Is Done Playing Dress-Up on ‘Wor$t Girl in America’ » PopMatters
Slayyyter's third album, Wor$t Girl in America, is described as an intense, self-destructive pop re…
Morgan Evans Washes Through Memento Mori » PopMatters
Morgan Evans’ album Steel Town is a summery, introspective project designed for warm weather listen…
Caroline Davis Explores Endless Musical Possibilities » PopMatters
Experimental jazz saxophonist Caroline Davis showcases her unique compositional and improvisational…
Jorge Drexler Performs His Homecoming Dance » PopMatters
Internationally acclaimed artist Jorge Drexler returned to his native Uruguay for a special homecom…
Fcukers Create a Spontaneous Ball of Energy with ‘Ö’ » PopMatters
Fcukers deliver an energetic and vibrant musical experience with their release ‘Ö’. The article fro…
Exit Dream Make a Grandiose Return with “Out Your Skin” » PopMatters
Exit Dream returns with ‘Out Your Skin’, a track that merges post-rock elements with hardcore influ…
Ólafur Arnalds Creates Past Songs for the Future » PopMatters
Ólafur Arnalds is highlighted for his prolific output and eclectic musical range, working with dive…
Bruce Springsteen's Vietnam War Songs Defy American Amnesia » PopMatters
Bruce Springsteen's music consistently addresses the Vietnam War and honors the men who served, mai…
Jazz's Mark Turner Conjures an Astonishing Conversation » PopMatters
Jazz saxophonist Mark Turner showcases his innovative approach to the jazz quartet format, blending…
The Twilight Sad Make a Welcome Return » PopMatters
The Twilight Sad have returned after an extended break with a new lineup, delivering emotionally ra…
SXSW at 40: The Music’s Still Worth the Trip » PopMatters
SXSW festival celebrates its 40th anniversary amid criticism from longtime attendees that it has ch…
The Cosmic Tones Research Trio Create “Great Black Music” » PopMatters
The Cosmic Tones Research Trio is profiled in this PopMatters interview, where they discuss their m…
Courtney Barnett Brilliantly Showcases Her Voice on New LP » PopMatters
Courtney Barnett delivers a straightforward rock album that serves as a throwback to grunge and ind…
Kula Shaker's Crispian Mills Discusses the Creative Life » PopMatters
Crispian Mills of Kula Shaker discusses the band's identity and creative philosophy in an in-depth …
Robyn Is Doing Herself on ‘Sexistential’ » PopMatters
Robyn's album ‘Sexistential’ reflects her position as a pioneering artist who established the bluep…
Nicole Saphos Rocks With Determination » PopMatters
Nicole Saphos creates fresh and unique music that tackles heavy emotions and nostalgia without soun…
Footballhead Define a New Path for Post-Grunge and Emo » PopMatters
Footballhead is creating a fresh take on post-grunge and emo music, combining nostalgic elements wi…