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Talk Talk's Lost Chapter: ‘The Colour of Spring’ at 40 » PopMatters
Talk Talk's third album, ‘The Colour of Spring’, represents a pioneering work that blends organic i…
Why Dua Lipa Is the Queen of Technopopulism » PopMatters
Dua Lipa represents a new form of pop performance that blends technology and cultural appeal, embod…
Madison Beer Creates a Tasty R&B/Club Pop Hybrid » PopMatters
Madison Beer's latest release ‘Locket’ represents a sophisticated evolution of her musical style, b…
Xiu Xiu's Covers Album Is a Diverse, Rewarding Listen » PopMatters
Xiu Xiu has created a covers album that reimagines diverse tracks by emphasizing their underlying e…
Pullman Climb Out of Retirement with the Exquisite ‘III’ » PopMatters
Pullman, a post-rock ambient instrumental quintet, has returned after a 25-year hiatus with their n…
Trinisha Browne Redefines Afro-Caribbean Music » PopMatters
Trinisha Browne creates music that blends Caribbean roots with Montreal's multicultural landscape, …
The 15 Landmark Dance Tracks of 1991 » PopMatters
This article explores 15 landmark dance tracks from 1991, highlighting the evolution and diversity …
The 20 Most Memorable Songs of 1991 » PopMatters
1991 was a landmark year for music, with numerous exceptional songs released across various genres.…
Pink Floyd's ‘Wish You Were Here’ Has Staying Power at 50 » PopMatters
Pink Floyd's ‘Wish You Were Here’ album is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a special reissue,…
Jenny on Holiday's ‘Quicksand Heart’ Is As Good As Pop Gets » PopMatters
Jenny on Holiday from Let's Eat Grandma creates an intimate, confessional synthpop album that deepl…
Robert Stillman Explores Technology's Beating Heart » PopMatters
Robert Stillman, a multi-instrumentalist composer, creates a new album that explores the intersecti…
Mike Mattison Turns the Corner at the Midnight Blues » PopMatters
Mike Mattison has released a concept album based on a novella he wrote about a fictional 1930s coun…
Guitarist Steve Tibbetts Creates Beautiful Chaos
Steve Tibbetts is a uniquely original guitarist known for creating distinctive musical compositions…
James Hunter Six Get ‘Off the Fence’ and Land on a New Label » PopMatters
The James Hunter Six have crafted a new album of 12 self-written tracks that showcase their musical…
The Late Al Foster Is Tuneful on a Final Live Date » PopMatters
Al Foster, a jazz drummer, delivers a remarkable live performance captured on the album ‘Live at Sm…
Girls Against Boys’ Scott McCloud Looks Back on “Make It to Forever” » PopMatters
Scott McCloud of Girls Against Boys is releasing a new single and album titled ‘Make It to Forever'…
Band of Horses’ Beloved Bonus Track Is the Perfect Fit » PopMatters
Band of Horses is releasing a video for their new track ‘(Biding Time Is a) Boat to Row’ as part of…
10 Best Hip-Hop Songs of 1991 » PopMatters
In 1991, hip-hop music shifted away from the dominant gangsta genre, focusing more on innovative be…
Imarhan Brilliantly Re-Invent Their Sound on ‘Essam’ » PopMatters
Imarhan, an Algerian tishoumaren band, continues to evolve their musical style on their latest albu…
Georgia Knight Is Caught in Desire » PopMatters
Georgia Knight is a distinctive artist who blends trip-hop elements with gothic-style musical loops…
Aubrie Sellers Goes “Subatomic” on New Concept Album (premiere) » PopMatters
Aubrie Sellers is releasing a new concept album called Attachment Theory, with the first single and…
MetalMatters: The Best Metal Albums of December 2025 » PopMatters
In the December metal roundup, several notable metal bands showcase their unique styles and approac…