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Massive Attack's ‘Blue Lines’ Changed Everything » PopMatters
Massive Attack's album ‘Blue Lines’ represented a groundbreaking British response to American hip-h…
Converge Retake Their Ground on New Record » PopMatters
Converge's new record ‘If Love Is Not Enough’ marks a return to the band's signature stark, aggress…
Felsmann + Tiley Explore The Absurdity of Human Existence » PopMatters
Felsmann + Tiley create expansive electronic music that explores existential themes through crafted…
The Setting Create a Unique Twist on the Jazz Trio » PopMatters
Jazz trio the Setting, led by Eivind Opsvik, creates a distinctive sound by blending influences fro…
Shinedown's ‘Rock the Country’ Controversy Proves Nothing Is Safe from Politics » PopMatters
The article discusses controversy surrounding the rock band Shinedown related to ‘Rock the Country,…
The Avett Brothers’ Bob Crawford on His “Song” for John Quincy Adams » PopMatters
Bob Crawford of the Avett Brothers used his downtime while touring to research and write a tribute …
Hilary Duff Grows Up on ‘Luck… or Something’ » PopMatters
Hilary Duff's album ‘Luck… or Something’ showcases her artistic maturity by blending acoustic and d…
Kerrin Connolly Swings for the Fences on Brilliant LP » PopMatters
Kerrin Connolly has released a brilliant new LP that represents a significant artistic evolution. T…
MetalMatters: The Best Metal Albums of February 2026 » PopMatters
This article reviews the best metal albums released in February 2026, highlighting Worm's transitio…
‘Sun Ra: Do the Impossible’ Achieves the Seemingly Impossible » PopMatters
The documentary ‘Sun Ra: Do the Impossible’ successfully captures the legendary jazz artist through…
Deftones Are a Glorious Dichotomy of Extremes » PopMatters
Deftones live shows represent a powerful dichotomy of extremes, blending aggressive belligerence wi…
Bill Frisell Follows His Dreams on Latest Release » PopMatters
Bill Frisell's new album features dreamlike, atmospheric music with a generally soothing quality. T…
Col Gerrard's Debut Grasps for Clarity Amidst Miscommunication » PopMatters
London-based musician Col Gerrard releases his debut album featuring a rejuvenated 1990s and early …
What Gen X Thinks of Millennial Metalheads » PopMatters
The article explores the generational dynamics between Gen X and Millennial fans in the heavy metal…
Jon Hopkins Goes Back to Nature with ‘Wilding’ » PopMatters
Jon Hopkins and Biggi Hilmars’ soundtrack, Wilding, achieves something modest but meaningful — musi…
Cellist Tomeka Reid Creates Dancing String Band Jazz » PopMatters
Tomeka Reid is a cellist who creates jazz music characterized by groove, memorable melodies, collec…
Barry Walker Jr.'s Pedal Steel Roams an Ethereal Pasture » PopMatters
Barry Walker Jr. creates music that blends somber and celebratory tones, exploring themes of person…
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…