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Between the Grooves of Radiohead’s ‘Kid A’

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PopMatters Staff
/ 10 August 2026

After a quarter of the decade has passed, Radiohead’s Kid A still stands as one of the 2000s era-defining artistic statements. Ten writers reflect on the songs.

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Love, Death and Caste in Gay Romances ‘Heated Rivalry’ and ‘Cactus Pears’ 
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Love, Death and Caste in Gay Romances ‘Heated Rivalry’ and ‘Cactus Pears’ 

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Jayashree Kamblé
/ 6 August 2026
ElectroMatters: The Best Electronic Music of July 2026
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ElectroMatters: The Best Electronic Music of July 2026

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J. Simpson
/ 5 August 2026
Horror and History Collide in Czech Director Jan S. Kolár’s Silent Films
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Horror and History Collide in Czech Director Jan S. Kolár’s Silent Films

By
Michael Barrett
/ 5 August 2026
Newport Folk Festival 2026: Rage, Serenity, and CMAT
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Newport Folk Festival 2026: Rage, Serenity, and CMAT

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Sachyn Mital
/ 5 August 2026
The Power of Bondo’s Gritty Rock Wave and Transcendental Meditation
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The Power of Bondo’s Gritty Rock Wave and Transcendental Meditation

By
Brian Stout
/ 4 August 2026
Hildur Guðnadóttir’s Beautiful Homecoming at Reykjavik Arts Festival
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Hildur Guðnadóttir’s Beautiful Homecoming at Reykjavik Arts Festival

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Rob Moura
/ 3 August 2026
Claude Sautet Forged an Admirable Path in Character-Study Drama
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Claude Sautet Forged an Admirable Path in Character-Study Drama

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Imran Khan
/ 3 August 2026

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Love in a Caste-less World in Romance Films ‘Origin’ and ‘Sairat’

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Jayashree Kamble
/ 10 April 2024
Isabel Wilkerson’s ‘Caste’ Reveals the Other Kind of American Exceptionalism
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Isabel Wilkerson’s ‘Caste’ Reveals the Other Kind of American Exceptionalism

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Chris Barsanti
/ 31 July 2020

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Arca Is Inspired and Disciplined, Crafting Her Most Integrated Set

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John Amen
/ 10 August 2026
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Margo Price and Jeremy Ivey Sing Out in the Fight for America

By
Greg M. Schwartz
/ 10 August 2026
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Park Hills Circle Embraces Sophisticated Folk on Solo Debut

By
Chris Ingalls
/ 10 August 2026
Mortem’s ‘Mørketid’ Reconciles Black Metal’s Exhilarating Force
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Mortem’s ‘Mørketid’ Reconciles Black Metal’s Exhilarating Force

By
Spyros Stasis
/ 10 August 2026
John Prine’s Heartfelt Storytelling Made Him a National Treasure
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John Prine’s Heartfelt Storytelling Made Him a National Treasure

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David Pike
/ 6 August 2026
DOMi & JD Beck Create a Brilliant, Jazzy Genre Mash-up
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DOMi & JD Beck Create a Brilliant, Jazzy Genre Mash-up

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Will Layman
/ 6 August 2026
Citizen Shine Like No One Else on ‘Halcyon Blues’
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Citizen Shine Like No One Else on ‘Halcyon Blues’

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Will Yarbrough
/ 6 August 2026
‘We Are the Beautiful Explores’ the Lasting Musical Vocabulary of Shoegaze
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‘We Are the Beautiful Explores’ the Lasting Musical Vocabulary of Shoegaze

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Jeremy McDonagh
/ 6 August 2026
Cheekface Get a Little Funky and a Bit Angry on ‘Podium’
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Cheekface Get a Little Funky and a Bit Angry on ‘Podium’

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Chris Conaton
/ 6 August 2026
Shaboozey Is Still Pop’s Most Undefinable Outlaw
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Shaboozey Is Still Pop’s Most Undefinable Outlaw

By
Maria Lockard
/ 5 August 2026
The Strokes’ ‘Reality Awaits’ Feels Quite Impersonal
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The Strokes’ ‘Reality Awaits’ Feels Quite Impersonal

By
Patrick Gill
/ 5 August 2026

Music Features

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Rachael Sage Finds Hope in Harmony, Turning Tragedy Into Song

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Brian D’ Ambrosio
/ 6 August 2026
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ElectroMatters: The Best Electronic Music of July 2026

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J. Simpson
/ 5 August 2026
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Newport Folk Festival 2026: Rage, Serenity, and CMAT

By
Sachyn Mital
/ 5 August 2026
The Power of Bondo’s Gritty Rock Wave and Transcendental Meditation
Music

The Power of Bondo’s Gritty Rock Wave and Transcendental Meditation

By
Brian Stout
/ 4 August 2026
James Spooner Reflects on Afropunk and the Black Punk Experience
Music

James Spooner Reflects on Afropunk and the Black Punk Experience

By
Brian Stout
/ 3 August 2026
Hildur Guðnadóttir’s Beautiful Homecoming at Reykjavik Arts Festival
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Hildur Guðnadóttir’s Beautiful Homecoming at Reykjavik Arts Festival

By
Rob Moura
/ 3 August 2026
The Ballad of Hip-Hop Icon Foxy Brown
Features

The Ballad of Hip-Hop Icon Foxy Brown

By
Dan Gilbert
/ 30 July 2026

Film

Love, Death and Caste in Gay Romances ‘Heated Rivalry’ and ‘Cactus Pears’ 
Television

Love, Death and Caste in Gay Romances ‘Heated Rivalry’ and ‘Cactus Pears’ 

By
Jayashree Kamblé
/ 6 August 2026
Horror and History Collide in Czech Director Jan S. Kolár’s Silent Films
Film

Horror and History Collide in Czech Director Jan S. Kolár’s Silent Films

By
Michael Barrett
/ 5 August 2026
Claude Sautet Forged an Admirable Path in Character-Study Drama
Film

Claude Sautet Forged an Admirable Path in Character-Study Drama

By
Imran Khan
/ 3 August 2026
How Afropunk’s James Spooner Punked the Movement
Film

How Afropunk’s James Spooner Punked the Movement

By
James A. Cosby
/ 30 July 2026
Edward Burns and the Vanishing Indie Ethos
Film

Edward Burns and the Vanishing Indie Ethos

By
Christian Gallichio
/ 28 July 2026
Food Movie ‘Mistura’ Seasons Peruvian Identity Too Lightly
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Food Movie ‘Mistura’ Seasons Peruvian Identity Too Lightly

By
Guilherme Quireza
/ 27 July 2026
Every Christopher Nolan Film Ranked from ‘Batman’ to ‘The Odyssey’
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Every Christopher Nolan Film Ranked from ‘Batman’ to ‘The Odyssey’

By
Chris Barsanti
/ 23 July 2026
‘Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains’ Remains Punk Cinema’s Most Recognizable Signpost
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‘Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains’ Remains Punk Cinema’s Most Recognizable Signpost

By
Imran Khan
/ 22 July 2026

Books

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Kurt Vonnegut’s ‘Mother Night’ Would Like to Speak to You

By
Kurt Wildermuth
/ 4 August 2026
Books Music Reviews

Heading Down the Same Bob Dylan Road

By
Jack Walters
/ 4 August 2026
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James Spooner Reflects on Afropunk and the Black Punk Experience

By
Brian Stout
/ 3 August 2026
How Afropunk’s James Spooner Punked the Movement
Film

How Afropunk’s James Spooner Punked the Movement

By
James A. Cosby
/ 30 July 2026
Does Rock Have a Nazi Problem? This Ain’t Rock ‘n’ Roll
Books

Does Rock Have a Nazi Problem? This Ain’t Rock ‘n’ Roll

By
Jesse Kavadlo
/ 23 July 2026

Television

Love, Death and Caste in Gay Romances ‘Heated Rivalry’ and ‘Cactus Pears’ 
Television

Love, Death and Caste in Gay Romances ‘Heated Rivalry’ and ‘Cactus Pears’ 

By
Jayashree Kamblé
/ 6 August 2026
Widow’s Bay Toys Gleefully with Our Worst Fears
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Widow’s Bay Toys Gleefully with Our Worst Fears

By
Ana Yorke
/ 14 July 2026

Lists

ElectroMatters: The Best Electronic Music of July 2026
Music

ElectroMatters: The Best Electronic Music of July 2026

By
J. Simpson
/ 5 August 2026
MetalMatters: The Best Metal Albums of July 2026
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MetalMatters: The Best Metal Albums of July 2026

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Spyros Stasis
/ 27 July 2026
Every Christopher Nolan Film Ranked from ‘Batman’ to ‘The Odyssey’
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Every Christopher Nolan Film Ranked from ‘Batman’ to ‘The Odyssey’

By
Chris Barsanti
/ 23 July 2026
Outbreak Festival 2026’s Best Performances
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Outbreak Festival 2026’s Best Performances

By
Ethan Stewart
/ 14 July 2026

Interviews

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Rachael Sage Finds Hope in Harmony, Turning Tragedy Into Song

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Brian D’ Ambrosio
/ 6 August 2026
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The Power of Bondo’s Gritty Rock Wave and Transcendental Meditation

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Brian Stout
/ 4 August 2026
Music Books Featured: Top of Home Page Features Interviews Music Features

James Spooner Reflects on Afropunk and the Black Punk Experience

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Brian Stout
/ 3 August 2026
Hildur Guðnadóttir’s Beautiful Homecoming at Reykjavik Arts Festival
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Hildur Guðnadóttir’s Beautiful Homecoming at Reykjavik Arts Festival

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Rob Moura
/ 3 August 2026
Jim Nollman: The Man Who Jams With Orcas
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Jim Nollman: The Man Who Jams With Orcas

By
Sal Cataldi
/ 30 July 2026
Doublespeak’s Vince Clarke, Neil Arthur, and Benge on Analog and Their Exciting Collaboration
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Doublespeak’s Vince Clarke, Neil Arthur, and Benge on Analog and Their Exciting Collaboration

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Colin Scanlon
/ 28 July 2026
The Miracle of It: Allison Russell on the Power of Self-Reflection
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The Miracle of It: Allison Russell on the Power of Self-Reflection

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Marty Lipp
/ 21 July 2026

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