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Friday, November 6 2009

Yeah Yeah Yeahs: 23 September 2009 - New York

By Ben Schumer

To cap off their stellar year, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs captivated a massive hometown crowd at the legendary Radio City Music Hall.

Thursday, November 5 2009

Yo La Tengo: 6 October 2009 - Chicago

By Rory O'Connor

Even in the moments when they seem to be teetering on the edge of control, like during one of Ira’s guitar tirades, every single note and squall of feedback feels necessary.

Wednesday, November 4 2009

Mirah: 10 October 2009 - New York

By Caroline Shadood

Mirah established her versatility as a musician while unintentionally proving that song choice truly can make or break an entire performance.

Tuesday, November 3 2009

Bell X1: 25 September 2009 - Chicago

By Chris Catania

Far beyond the end of the show and into the night, the songs continued to burrow deep and swift -- these Irish lads know exactly how our hearts and minds are wired.

Sunday, November 1 2009

The Dodos: 13 October 2009 - New York

By Rachel Balik

Touring after the release of their latest album, Time to Die, the Dodos revert to a more raw and experimental sound

Friday, October 30 2009

Portugal. The Man: 8 October 2009-Madison, WI

By Liberty Kohn

From the moment Portugal. The Man begin playing, intensity and urgency enter the theatre with them.

Thursday, October 29 2009

Ian Anderson: 7 October 2009-Chicago, IL

By Lisa Torem

My eyes widen as the band sets up, and I wonder which albums Anderson will draw from tonight.

Wednesday, October 28 2009

Meshell Ndegeocello: 6 October 2009 - New York

By David Abravanel

It feels like Ndegeocello is treating us audience members like adults-she respects us far too much to withhold the ugly truths, or to censor her interpretations of them.

Tuesday, October 27 2009

Indietracks Festival: 24-26 July 2009-Derbyshire, England

By Neil Jones

Indietracks was a pure pop fantasy, an addictive DIY pop experience amidst scenery untouched by time. It‘ll fuel the dreams of all who came for weeks to come.

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Friday, November 6 2009

Notes from the Road: Fuck Buttons + Growing: 4.Nov.09 - Washington DC

Notes from the Road: Colin Powell: 3 November 2009 - University of Delaware

Thursday, November 5 2009

Notes from the Road: Lyle Lovett and his Large Band: 4.Nov.09 - New York

Notes from the Road: Girls + Real Estate: 3.Nov.09 - Washington DC

Notes from the Road: Yonder Mountain String Band: 23.Oct.09 - Chicago

Wednesday, November 4 2009

Notes from the Road: Bruce Springsteen: 2 November 2009 - Washington DC

Tuesday, November 3 2009

Notes from the Road: The Phenomenal Handclap Band: 1 November 2009 - Washington DC

Monday, November 2 2009

Notes from the Road: Bishop Allen + Darwin Deez + Throw Me the Statue: 30 October 2009 - Toronto

Notes from the Road: Herman Düne + Julie Doiron: 29 October 2009 - Chicago

Notes from the Road: Saul Williams + Afro-Punk Tour: 27 October 2009 - Double Door, Chicago

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Monday, November 2 2009

10 Rules on How to Sink or Swim at CMJ

By PopMatters Staff

Though several bands demanded double-takes, and many impressed, there were no obvious standouts at this year's CMJ. Instead, our writers found bands that exemplified standards for success, and failure, putting together ten rules on how to sink or swim at CMJ.

Sunday, October 25 2009

The 47th Annual New York Film Festival

By Michael Buening

There were plenty of films in the New York Film Festival that captured similar redemptive moments and there is nothing esoteric, depressing or arduous about that.

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Friday, September 4 2009

Ride This Time Machine Down a Road Less Traveled

By Mark Reynolds

Jump into that ’59 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz with the maxed-out tailfins, contemplate what an original Barbie doll could fetch on eBay, and enjoy this roll call of Reasons Why Everything Changed in 1959.

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