Features
Friday, December 24 2010
The 70 Best Albums of 2010
PopMatters is on its annual publishing break until 3 January 2011, except for some film reviews and blogs. In the meantime, enjoy some of the year's best...
The year's best albums are highlighted by the emergence of a future superstar, two veteran and virtuoso rappers, and a Dream Team of indie bands releasing career peaks.
Wednesday, May 9 2007
Could Denton, Texas, be the nation's next hot spot for indie rock?
When it comes to Texas and music, Austin typically grabs all the glory. But the "live-music capital of the world" might need to watch its back.
Reviews
Friday, October 22 2010
Rogue Wave + Midlake: 5 October 2010 - Knoxville, TN
The bands all brought their A-game. It’s too bad that the crowd didn’t always bring theirs.
Wednesday, June 2 2010
Midlake: The Courage of Others
Midlake's third album follows up the conceptual grandeur of their last with a darker and more introspective sound. The mellow folky drone of this album builds with each song, countering the lonely wilderness it evokes.
Tuesday, August 1 2006
Midlake: The Trials of Van Occupanther
Is it a concept album? Is it a rock opera? It doesn't matter because ultimately this is one of the best albums of 2006.
