Features
Thursday, December 29 2011
The 2011 Artists of the Year
This year's top artists are a diverse lot represented by two of the world's biggest pop divas, a plethora of critically adored indie faves, some new talents emerging from the hip-hop underground, a couple of veteran Americana acts, and a few alt-rock legends among many more.
Tuesday, December 27 2011
The 75 Best Albums of 2011
The year's best albums feature sophomore sets from two of indie's finest artists, a hardcore punk opera masterpiece, career highlights from four amazing women in the top 10 alone, new forward-thinking R&B and hip-hop, an electronic Big Album that shoots for the moon, and so much more.
Friday, December 19 2008
The Best Albums of 2008
PopMatters presents our 60 best albums of 2008, highlighted by the return of British trip-hop legends and some infectious American indie rock by way of the Cascade Mountains.
Reviews
Thursday, October 27 2011
M83: Hurry Up, We're Dreaming
Hurry Up, We're Dreaming is M83's "epic", which means that it's just like every other M83 album, only moreso.
Wednesday, January 21 2009
M83: Digital Shades Vol. 1
M83's first in a series of ambient works is a hazy, inconsistent affair that is best suited to fill in as your latest rainy day soundtrack.
Tuesday, December 16 2008
M83 + School of Seven Bells
Despite occasional bouts of recorded poetry or samples, what’s startling about M83 is how live their show is.
Tuesday, April 15 2008
M83: Saturdays=Youth
Anthony Gonzalez revisits his youth affectionately, but without the angst.
Thursday, October 4 2007
M83: Digital Shades Volume 1
French electronic artist Anthony Gonzalez returns to his ambient roots for the first in his newly conceived Digital Shades series.
Blogs
Thursday, December 15 2011
Lower Your Eyelids to Dream of the Frogs: M83's 'Hurry Up, We're Dreaming'
With this year's Hurry Up, We're Dreaming, we have an M83 record that perfectly matches style with execution.
Tuesday, November 22 2011
M83 Makes Dreams Come True on Fallon
Watch below as M83 performs "Midnight City" on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. What consistently separates Gonzalez and co. from their contemporaries is the way…
Tuesday, November 15 2011
Who’s Shy Now: A Press Interview with Anthony Gonzalez of M83
Hitting stride with a new album, touring band and plans for the future.
Tuesday, October 18 2011
M83 - "Midnight City" (video)
Bin your moodiness, give "Midnight City" a few spins and step outside: Feel the sun on your face – it’s a beautiful day.
Thursday, July 7 2011
M83 New Album and Tour Soon
Below is a teaser video for M83's forthcoming (currently untitled) new album. The video ends with four simple words: M83 New Album Soon. As the…
