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Jim Lauderdale Aims to Make Us All Smile and Be Happy » PopMatters
Americana singer-songwriter Jim Lauderdale focuses on spreading happiness and positivity through hi…
Planet B's “War's Coming Home” Tours Our Current Hellscape » PopMatters
Planet B's latest release ‘War's Coming Home’ represents another strong addition to Justin Pearson'…
Tenille Townes Says “we could use a little more” (premiere) » PopMatters
Tenille Townes releases “we could use a little more”, a song that serves as a healing remedy for to…
When Hip-Hop's the LOX Reclaimed Their Power and Respect » PopMatters
The article examines how hip-hop group the LOX, consisting of Jadakiss, Styles P, and Sheek Louch, …
Margo Price Gets Grateful at the Fillmore » PopMatters
Margo Price performed at the Fillmore, delivering a show that challenged power structures and gave …
Harry Styles Negotiates With Stardom on Fourth Album » PopMatters
Harry Styles’ fourth album demonstrates his evolution beyond heartthrob status, showcasing both sty…
Jesper Lindell Goes for a Big Adventure on ‘Jackson Highway’ » PopMatters
Jesper Lindell delivers a tribute album that honors the original spirit of classic songs while infu…
Johnel Builds Resonance From Chaos » PopMatters
Nigerian hip-hop artist Johnel creates ‘borderless music’ that transcends national and religious bo…
Phew and Danielle de Picciotto Create Shape-Shifting Sound » PopMatters
Phew and Danielle de Picciotto collaborate to create experimental music characterized by its dynami…
Gouge Away Continue Their Ferocious Run on “Figurine” » PopMatters
Gouge Away releases “Figurine,” a new track that showcases a prettier, more melodic approach in its…
Indianapolis Punks D.R.L.N. Reach New Heights » PopMatters
Indianapolis punk band D.R.L.N. has successfully translated their energetic live performance experi…
Why Sabrina Carpenter Can't Stop Being “Sabrina Carpenter” » PopMatters
Sabrina Carpenter has achieved a rare distinction in pop music by becoming an irreplaceable and nec…
‘Rock of Pages’ Argues for the High of Literature in the Low of Heavy Metal » PopMatters
‘Rock of Pages’ is a book that argues 1980s heavy metal music contained more literary depth and ima…
Tinariwen's ‘Hoggar’ Is a Brilliant, Bittersweet Homecoming » PopMatters
Tinariwen's album ‘Hoggar’ represents a poignant and brilliant homecoming for the band, showcasing …
Carolina Chocolate Drops Bring the Past to Delight » PopMatters
Carolina Chocolate Drops’ third album represents a revolutionary approach to traditional music, suc…
Los Sara Fontán Fight for a DIY Future on ‘Consuelo’ » PopMatters
Los Sara Fontán's album ‘Consuelo’ presents a vision of a DIY future built through social agitation…
Bloody Knees Shapeshift on ‘What Else’ » PopMatters
Bloody Knees, who were national stars before disappearing by 2019, recorded their album ‘What Else'…
Liz Phair's Powerful Timidity » PopMatters
Liz Phair creates art by transforming her personal failures and flaws into meaningful relics and sh…
Harry Styles Is Surprisingly Subdued on ‘All the Time’ » PopMatters
Harry Styles explores a more subdued, introspective sound on ‘All the Time’ as he moves away from t…
Pick a Piper's ‘Dandelion’ Is Rich and Rewarding » PopMatters
Pick a Piper's album ‘Dandelion’ offers a poignant reflection on themes of love and renewal. The al…
Sun Ra Arkestra Deliver Medicine for a Nightmare » PopMatters
The Sun Ra Arkestra, a pioneering cosmic jazz ensemble, continues to be one of the most enduring an…
Pat Kelly Creates Another Low-Key Folk Gem » PopMatters
Pat Kelly delivers another collection of low-key folk songs that showcase his distinctive understat…