Features
Thursday, February 25 2010
I Believe in the Good of Indiepop: An Interview with the Hidden Cameras
PopMatters sits down with Joel Gibb -- leader of the indie-pop consortium the Hidden Cameras -- to discuss everything from socialized medicine to Stereolab.
Reviews
Monday, October 18 2010
Guided by Voices: 13 October 2010 - Chicago
It wasn’t difficult to see that the primary thing that has made past shows great, Robert Pollard’s quirky personality, continues to permeate the most recent sets with greatness.
Tuesday, October 12 2010
Wild Nothing: 7 October 2010: Chicago
The music is something infinitely cherishable and a treat to witness flooding around fans in a live setting. Wild Nothing tunes are also perfect for blasting on your stereo at home.
Friday, July 2 2010
MGMT: 18 June 2010 - Chicago
Selling out Chicago's Riviera Theater in what seemed like a heartbeat is no small feat during a recession, but MGMT pulled it off easily.
Friday, November 21 2008
David Byrne
The choreographed spectacle was almost like watching a long artistic music video or a postmodern ballet with exceptionally good music.
Monday, October 13 2008
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Over the past four decades Nick Cave has risen from the depths of the Australian underground of punk and rock to create some of the most epic songs ever written.
Blogs
Friday, October 22 2010
Avi Buffalo: 20 October 2010 - Chicago
A mere six months has passed since Avi Buffalo emerged on the indie music scene with their debut self-titled album and the band is already touching audiences far beyond the reaches of the West Coast.
Thursday, October 21 2010
Ólöf Arnalds: 18 October 2010 - Chicago
Ólöf Arnalds recalls an Icelandic Joni Mitchell with a swooning wholesome voice that is rich with a sense of personality and strength as a female singer/songwriter.
Tuesday, October 5 2010
Eels + Jessica Hoop: 1 October 2010 - Chicago
Eels returned to Chicago to play a 90-minute set that was heavy on rock 'n' roll and light on soft vulnerabilities.
Tuesday, June 15 2010
Kings of Convenience: 10 June 2010 - Chicago
Kings of Convenience held the crowd's attention for nearly two hours, showing off their versatile musicality throughout.
Thursday, May 6 2010
Laura Marling: 4.May.2010 - Chicago
Even just 45 minutes of Laura Marling can leave a beautiful impression.
