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Features
Tuesday, April 30 2013
Armin van Buuren (Interview): 30 March 2013 - New York
Armin van Buuren sat down for an interview before his sold-out New York City "'A State of Trance 600" show, where compatriots Ferry Corsten and Markus Schulz would be debuting their project New World Punx, to discuss Intense.
Wednesday, December 12 2012
"It's Always Five O'clock Somewhere": An Interview with Savoir Adore
In a candid interview, Savoir Adore dishes on how they make their dreamy music, going the crowd-funded route, and their guilty tv passions.
Thursday, October 25 2012
Fit to be Tied: An Interview with Philippe Petit
Best known for being the subject of Man on Wire, wire-walking, knot-tying, street-juggling, magician Philippe Petit talks to PopMatters about his forthcoming book Why Knot?.
Monday, October 8 2012
Lads on Holiday: An Interview with The Inbetweeners
The cast and co-creator of the UK's highest-grossing comedy sit down with PopMatters to reminisce about live ants and prosthetic penises.
Monday, September 24 2012
"Every Day It Could Be Different": An Interview with Fanfarlo
Having survived comparisons to the Arcade Fire and Beirut, Fanfarlo prove that they are an energetic, witty, and ever-evolving band.
Reviews
Friday, June 14 2013
Governors Ball 2013: Mud, Music and Finding Yeezus (Photos)
Torrential rains on the first day caused Friday to end early and left the Governors Ball grounds very very muddy. But throughout the weekend, music from Kanye, Cut Copy and several other bands made trudging through the sloppy field worthwhile.
Friday, May 31 2013
Chick Corea and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra: 16 May 2013 - New York
Chick Corea's performance with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra was the kickoff to the festival named after him, and a masterful evening.
Thursday, May 30 2013
Nico Muhly: 'Two Boys' & Other Works: 14 May 2013 – New York
Muhly's musical development was on stage as he and his friends performed songs from Muhly's opera Two Boys alongside some earlier pieces.
Monday, May 6 2013
Tribeca Film Festival 2013: 'Lil Bub & Friendz' & Four Shorts
Via the Festival's digital library, I caught the shorts 'Fool's Day', 'RPG OK', 'ZZZZZZZ', and 'Royal American' plus the 'Lil Bub' internet cat phenom film.
Wednesday, April 17 2013
Wasabassco Burlesque at Highline Ballroom: 22 March 2013 - New York
The tricks and routines performed by the Wasabassco Burlesque entertainers are not suitable for your parlor…
Blogs
Tuesday, June 18 2013
The Postal Service: 14 June 2013 - Barclays Center, NY (Photos)
A decade after the release of their million+ selling Give Up, the Postal Service reunite for an arena victory run, though no new album is in sight.
Friday, June 7 2013
The National: 5 June 2013 - Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY (Photos)
The National returned to "where it all began" when they played the biggest headlining show of their career in Brooklyn.
Friday, June 7 2013
CONTEST: Win Tickets to the Postal Service in NYC June 15th!
Enter our contest for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the Postal Service at the Barclays Center in New York City on June 15th.
Monday, June 3 2013
CONTEST: Win Tickets to Ariel Pink at Irving Plaza June 6th!
Enter our contest for a chance to win a pair of tickets to Ariel Pink’s Irving Plaza show in New York City on June 6th. Double your chance to win by "liking" PopMatters on Facebook.
Wednesday, May 22 2013
Matthew E. White: 13 May 2013 - New York (Photos)
Though his debut album Big Inner received some pleasantly good reviews from critics, there was an unenthusiastic turnout for indie folkster Matthew E. White's engaging set at the Bowery Ballroom.
News
Monday, June 3 2013
Sold Out Governor's Ball Coming to NYC June 7 - 9
The now sold out Governor's Ball festival brings three days of music, art and entertainment to Randall's Island in New York City.
Monday, June 3 2013
Clearwater Festival Harnesses the Power of the River and Music
The Hudson Valley festival brings great music and activities for the whole family to a picturesque riverside spot June 15 and 16.
Wednesday, February 20 2013
Red Bull Music Academy Announces 2013 Event Series in New York
"The 15th edition of the Red Bull Music Academy will take place in NYC from April 28 to May 31, 2013, bringing 62 carefully selected producers, vocalists, beat-makers, instrumentalists and DJs from 35 countries together."
Friday, February 1 2013
Lincoln Center's 2013 American Songbook Series
The 15th season of Lincoln Center's American Songbook series has begun.
Monday, May 21 2012
Clearwater's Great Hudson River Revival Festival returns June 16-17
The Clearwater Festival, just a few skips of a stone away from New York City, will appeal to all with its global musical lineup and family friendly activities.
































