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Depeche Mode’s “Stripped” Encapsulates Analog to Algorithmic Longing » PopMatters
The article explores Depeche Mode's song “Stripped” and its potential future significance, drawing …
Smashing Pumpkins Deliver on Grunge and Grandeur » PopMatters
The Smashing Pumpkins’ 1995 album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness was a massive success, pro…
Congratulations Show Potential on the Patchy ‘Join Hands’ » PopMatters
The article discusses the band Congratulations and their musicianship, noting their potential and u…
Revisiting Drive-By Truckers’ ‘Decoration Day’ Is Rewarding
Drive-By Truckers are reissuing their album ‘Decoration Day’ with a remix, highlighting the record'…
Stephanie Lamprea and Alistair MacDonald Are Mesmerizing » PopMatters
Stephanie Lamprea and Alistair MacDonald collaborate on an ambitious musical project called Ecstati…
Shakey Graves Proclaims That Love Lasts Forever » PopMatters
Shakey Graves, an Austin-based musician, celebrated Shakey Graves Day on February 9th by releasing …
The Band's Rick Danko Possessed a Voice for the Ages » PopMatters
Rick Danko, a member of The Band, was renowned for his distinctive, soulful voice that could deeply…
Noise Rock Band Unsane's Chris Spencer Is Committed » PopMatters
Chris Spencer, lead singer of noise rock band Unsane, discusses the reissue of their classic album …
Danny L Harle's ‘Cerulean’ Is Uplifting and Adventurous » PopMatters
Danny L Harle explores innovative musical expression through euphoric Europop, creating an upliftin…
Charli XCX Immortalizes a Moment » PopMatters
Charli XCX explores her artistic success and ambivalence through her album Brat, critically examini…
KEELEY's New Album Sports Soaring Guitars » PopMatters
KEELEY's latest album ‘Girl on the Edge of the World’ is characterized by its prominent rock guitar…
Various Artists: Steppin’ Out- The Roots of Garage Rock - Review
Steppin’ Out: The Roots of Garage Rock 1963-1965 is a comprehensive compilation that provides an ef…
The Red Universe of Mari Jasca: Song, Circus, and Soul » PopMatters
Mari Jasca, a Brazilian singer-songwriter and circus performer, explores the Latin American song tr…
Charli XCX Brilliantly Channels Kate Bush and Emily Brontë » PopMatters
The article compares Kate Bush and Charli XCX as innovative artists who challenge contemporary musi…
Yoshiko Sai Is Luminous on the Reissued ‘Mikkou’ » PopMatters
Yoshiko Sai is highlighted as a unique and artistically compelling musician with distinctive creati…
Elori Saxl and Henry Solomon Create Stunning Ambient » PopMatters
Elori Saxl and Henry Solomon collaborate on an album that skillfully combines ambient and jazz genr…
PUP Supercharged Their Career and Pop-Punk 10 Years Ago » PopMatters
PUP's album ‘The Dream Is Over’ transformed their career and revitalized the pop-punk genre 10 year…
Neba Solo and Benego Diakité Are Masters of Their Traditions » PopMatters
Neba Solo and Benego Diakité demonstrate subtle musical leadership in a collaborative recording, cr…
Take a Trip Through the US Psychedelic Underground 1977-88 » PopMatters
The article explores the psychedelic music scene in the United States from 1977 to 1988, highlighti…
Jazz Trumpeter Dave Douglas Presents a New Quartet » PopMatters
Dave Douglas has released a new jazz album called Four Freedoms that showcases an experimental and …
Jan Esbra Beautifully Navigates Turmoil and Loss » PopMatters
Jan Esbra has created a powerful musical work processing the emotional aftermath of a significant r…
5 of the Most Unintentionally Terrifying Love Songs » PopMatters
The article explores how some popular love songs have unexpectedly dark or disturbing undertones wh…