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Morrissey Returns to the Wilde » PopMatters
Morrissey's new album ‘Make-Up Is a Lie’ draws inspiration from Oscar Wilde and explores themes of …
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…
The Earliest Days of Talking Heads Are a Revelation » PopMatters
A new Talking Heads compilation examines the band's formative years as a trio before they became pr…
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…
Jesse Welles Electrifies Berkeley and America » PopMatters
Jesse Welles is establishing himself as a crucial voice in contemporary American music through his …
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…
Ben Seretan and John Thayer Create an Ambient Masterpiece » PopMatters
Ben Seretan and John Thayer have collaborated on Sunbeam of No Illusion, an ambient album that comb…
Irish Shoegazer Maria Somerville Makes Waves on Tour » PopMatters
Irish dream pop artist Maria Somerville performed at Higher Ground in Burlington, Vermont on March …
‘The Midnight: Shadows’ Renders Nostalgia's Dangers in Neon » PopMatters
The Midnight, a synthwave duo, has created a graphic novel called ‘Shadows’ that explores the dange…
Shawn Colvin's ‘Whole New You’ Is a Revelation at 25 » PopMatters
Shawn Colvin's album ‘Whole New You’ remains captivating 25 years later because she stayed true to …
The Curious Connection of the Beatles and Nixon at Disney World » PopMatters
This article explores the unexpected historical intersection between the Beatles, President Richard…
Arlo Parks Dances the Pain Away with ‘Ambiguous Desire’ » PopMatters
Arlo Parks releases ‘Ambiguous Desire’, a dance pop album that maintains her signature introspectiv…
Nuevos Ríos Debut with Astonishing Takes on Tradition » PopMatters
Nuevos Ríos releases their debut album that approaches traditional local cultural music through org…
Ohyung Offers Vivid Heartland Impressions on ‘Iowa’ » PopMatters
Ohyung's album ‘Iowa’ features spacious electronic music and samples that evoke the vast landscapes…
Bill Callahan Circles Himself on ‘My Days of 58’ » PopMatters
Bill Callahan's new album ‘My Days of 58’ revisits recurring themes in his songwriting, particularl…
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…
Sweet Pill on Burning It Down and Finding the Glow » PopMatters
Philadelphia band Sweet Pill releases their sophomore album that explores themes of writer's block,…