Erin Lyndal Martin is a poet, fiction writer, music journalist, and music promotional writer. She runs http://www.euterpesnotebook.com and can be reached on Twitter @erinlyndal.
Features
Friday, December 16 2011
The Best Women in Rock of 2011
In 2011, Tori Amos, Björk, and PJ Harvey turned the clock back to their mid-'90s heyday.
Monday, December 5 2011
Ben Folds Does the Best Imitation of Himself: An Interview
When not reforming bands, judging a cappella groups on TV, or collaborating with Nick Hornby, Ben Folds somehow found time to not only look back on his entire career, but also sit down with PopMatters to tell us all about it ...
Monday, August 22 2011
Vitality by the Pint: An Interview with Jolie Holland
PopMatters talks with Jolie Holland about making a new album with old friends and the meaning behind that bloody-good title.
Thursday, August 11 2011
Norwegian Wunderkind: An Interview with Sondre Lerche
Sondre Lerche talks to PopMatters about his first proper song, the new album's hit single "Private Caller", and the importance of remembering one's dreams.
Monday, April 18 2011
"I Feel Finally, Fully Myself": An Interview with Alexi Murdoch
After turning down major labels, soundtracking acclaimed indie-films, and letting his new album simply sit around for a few months, Alexi Murdoch finally comes around to an important revelation: that he's never been more at ease with himself than he is right now.
Reviews
Tuesday, January 31 2012
The Doll: The Lost Short Stories by Daphne du Maurier
While it's disappointing to see that Daphne du Maurier wasn't always so capable with the art of fiction as she later became, it's refreshing to be reminded that even great writers have to start somewhere.
Tuesday, July 26 2011
Penning Beauty Within Small Spaces: 'Bright's Passage'
In Josh Ritter's first novel, glorious language goes head-to-head with underdeveloped characters and clichéd imagery.
Thursday, May 20 2010
Maximilian Hecker: I Am Nothing But Emotion No Human Being No Son Never Again Son
Overwrought at times, but always beautiful, this piano-driven affair is classic Hecker.
Blogs
Tuesday, October 4 2011
Infamous Love Songs: An Interview with Over the Rhine
Their latest album was funded by their fans, Lucinda Williams stopped by to sing on a track, and the group's new record label is named after their dog. Welcome to the wonderful world of Over the Rhine ...
Tuesday, July 19 2011
Nonsense With a Purpose: An Interview With Times New Viking
On the verge of breaking through, Times New Viking sits down with PopMatters to talk about its new record, Dada art, and what it's like having played over 700 shows.
