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Indie Folk's the Lowest Pair Embrace Challenges » PopMatters
The Lowest Pair, an indie folk duo, has released a new record that demonstrates steady confidence a…
‘Slow Stories’ Combines Brian Eno's Music with Bette A.'s Ambient Fiction » PopMatters
Slow Stories is a collaborative project between musician Brian Eno and writer Bette A., combining E…
Jay-Z's 1999 Album ‘Vol. 3’ Is His Most Aggressive » PopMatters
Jay-Z's 1999 album ‘Vol. 3… Life & Times of S. Carter’ showcases the rapper at his most aggre…
The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis Create Ecstatic Post-Hardcore Jazz » PopMatters
The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis collaborate to create a bold fusion of post-hardcore and ja…
The Complacent Bliss of Bruno Mars » PopMatters
Bruno Mars’ fourth solo album, The Romantic, showcases his signature impeccable craftsmanship but f…
Fågelle Finds Melancholy Release in Glorious Gloom » PopMatters
Swedish singer-songwriter Fågelle's album ‘Bränn min jord’ is characterized by melancholic and gloo…
Armbruster Gleefully Confounds Expectations, Again » PopMatters
Connor Armbruster demonstrates his musical versatility and innovation with Half My House, an album …
Gorillaz at 25 Are a Cultural Force for the Good » PopMatters
Gorillaz, celebrating their 25th anniversary, are positioned as a positive cultural influence. The …
Alice Coltrane: Conjurer of the Majestic
This is the first comprehensive biography of Alice Coltrane, examining her dual legacy as an innova…
Xiu Xiu's Jamie Stewart Is All Covered Up on New Record » PopMatters
Xiu Xiu's Jamie Stewart released a new album consisting of cover songs, originally created through …
Mitski Disappears with Grace on Eighth Album » PopMatters
Mitski releases her eighth studio album, Nothing's About to Happen to Me, embracing a country-folk …
Shane Parish Recontextualizes Techno on Ingenious LP » PopMatters
Shane Parish has released an ingenious LP that recontextualizes techno music, demonstrating his tal…
Mavis Staples Comforts and Galvanizes in Pennsylvania » PopMatters
Legendary soul singer Mavis Staples performed in Pennsylvania, delivering a powerful concert that s…
ElectroMatters: The Best Electronic Music of February 2026 » PopMatters
This article presents a curated list of the best electronic music releases from February 2026, cove…
Cyril Neville and King Youngblood Serve Up Inspiring Gumbo » PopMatters
Cyril Neville and King Youngblood are releasing music this year that combines their musical talents…
Mariachi El Bronx Suit Up Again After a Decade Away » PopMatters
Mariachi El Bronx, a hardcore rock band, has returned after a decade-long hiatus to perform mariach…
Tōth Finds the Clarity of His ‘Voice’ Through Constraint » PopMatters
Tōth's new album ‘And the Voice Said’ showcases his refined ability to blend introspective songwrit…
William Clark Green Sings About Good Ol’ Texas » PopMatters
William Clark Green's album Watterson Hall explores the mythical Texas heritage and culture. The ar…
Jackie West Expands the Strengths of Her Brilliant Debut » PopMatters
Jackie West's follow-up album builds upon her impressive debut, showcasing artistic growth through …
Al Stewart's “Time Passages” Completes His “Year of the Cat” » PopMatters
Folk-pop-rock singer Al Stewart achieved a major career breakthrough with his 1976 hit ‘Year of the…
Lynn Miles on the Discipline of Emotional Balance » PopMatters
Canadian folk singer-songwriter Lynn Miles discusses her approach to songwriting, emphasizing that …
Britpop Pioneers Squeeze Bring Out the Fun on ‘Trixies’ » PopMatters
Britpop pioneers Squeeze release their album ‘Trixies’, showcasing their signature blend of ambitio…