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10 Rules on How to Sink or Swim at CMJThough 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 FestivalThere 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. Thursday, October 8 2009
Sun, Sweat and Tears: Three Days at the Austin City Limits FestivalPopMatters takes a look at how a disparate array of acts fared in Austin’s playpen of mud, the blood, and the beer. Thursday, September 3 2009
Great City, a Great City’s Music: The Vancouver International Jazz FestivalOur jazz critic Will Layman spent a full week soaking up the music -- and the city -- offered by what may be North America's finest jazz festival. Wednesday, August 12 2009
The Kids Are All Write: Pitchfork Music Festival 2009After three days of sore feet, throbbing eardrums, and insufficient sleep, Pitchfork’s annual music festival was a welcome reminder of how good rock music can feel. Thursday, August 6 2009
Bonnaroo: Creating a Sustainable CityIn an age where the end of fossil fuel is firmly in sight, Bonnaroo is re-building the modern music festival, a 20th century beast fueled by the dirty technologies of that century, for the future. Wednesday, August 5 2009
Pot, Skinny-Dipping, and Freedom Rock: Woodstock and the Year of the Outdoor Music Festival (Part 2)PopMatters presents the second part of a chapter on Woodstock from Kirkpatrick's recent book 1969: The Year Everything Changed. Part two covers Woodstock appearances by the Who, the Band, Jimi Hendrix and more. Monday, August 3 2009
Pot, Skinny-Dipping, and Freedom Rock: Woodstock and the Year of the Outdoor Music Festival (Part 1)Today and Wednesday, PopMatters is presenting a chapter on Woodstock from Kirkpatrick's recent book 1969: The Year Everything Changed. Part one covers the run-up to the festival as well as those early sets by the Grateful Dead and Janis Joplin. Thursday, July 30 2009
Roswell UFO Festival: 3 July 2009 - Roswell, NMThe biggest question on the minds of most attendees was not whether there is a cover-up, but when it will end. Thursday, June 18 2009
Primavera Sound: On the BeachProviding the perfect midway point between British and American festivals, Primavera Sound really is the best of both worlds. Wednesday, June 17 2009
Dinosaur, Sr. or, Growing Old with (Prog) Rock and RollAs part of his own personal “See ‘em While They’re Still Standing” 2008-2009 Tour -- tracking how his old music heroes are aging -- one PopMatters writer checks in on Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood. Tuesday, May 26 2009
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival – Born on the BayouWith 500 performances spread out over seven days, two weekends, and 14 stages, PopMatters’ reporter takes New Orleans’ Jazz Fest to task, but also asks: Where else on earth could this happen? Thursday, May 7 2009
Near Misses and Gems: 2009 Tribeca Film FestivalSelecting just 85 feature films for screening, this year's Tribeca Film Festival increased the quality quotient, cutting the number of embarrassing failures that once studded the schedule like a minefield. Friday, May 1 2009
Coachella 2009: A Musical OasisUnder the searing sun of the California desert, Coachella shines through again as one of the nation's best music fests… Tuesday, April 28 2009
Winter Music Conference 2009: 24-Hour Party PeopleFrom pool parties to beat-laden boat trips to traditional club-style extravaganzas, Miami’s Winter Music Conference is the place to be for anyone who digs DJs, dancing, and day after day of non-stop pandemonium. Thursday, April 16 2009
by:Larm 2009: Hot Music from the Frost-Bitten NorthDespite the cold conditions and snow-filled streets, Scandinavia’s premier music festival was a warm and welcoming affair, affording time to not only see some top notch music, but also explore Oslo as well. Tuesday, March 31 2009
WOMADelaide 2009From the fanaticism that surrounded Seun Kuti’s Saturday night performance to the seated crowd that succumbed to Dona Rosa’s smile, WOMADelaide was a mix of sights, styles, and instruments. Wednesday, March 25 2009
Perfect Storms: The 11th Annual D.C. Independent Film FestivalOn the first Saturday, I saw some 15 films, surviving on popcorn and a gallon of Diet Coke, bleary-eyed from taking notes by the light of my cell phone. By the time it was over, I had seen 35 -- a rewarding whirlwind. Sunday, March 22 2009
The (Un)lonely CrowdA festival pass no longer guarantees a communal experience for music lovers. Instead, appreciating events like SXSW is now about social networking and utilizing new technologies. So what does this say about the future of "the concert"? Wednesday, March 18 2009
Eugene O’Neill’s ‘Strange Interlude’The Neo Futurists take what may be O’Neill’s most gut-wrenching work and make dry hijinks from inception to final bow. |
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