Amazing Evening with Gregory Alan Isakov and Symphony at Red Rocks
Concertgoers were blessed to hear Gregory Alan Isakov’s intricate arrangements in Red Rocks’ amazing setting, with lovely weather.
Sachyn Mital
Sachyn Mital is an NYC based contributor to PopMatters who focuses on live event coverage. His concert photos have been published in Rolling Stone, Rockin'On and many more places.
Rush Hit “Fifty-Something” with Tremendous Show and Peart Tribute
Rush delivered another tremendous three-hour performance on the fourth night at MSG, paying tribute to Neil Peart and digging through their rich catalogue
Newport Folk Festival 2026: Rage, Serenity, and CMAT
Considering the particularly turbulent year for the US, one could expect many Newport Folk performers to lean heavily into the political sphere.
The Best Performances of 2026’s Love Rocks NYC
Love Rocks NYC promised an all-star lineup, one that wouldn’t have been out of place at Newport Folk, performing for nearly four hours.
The 12 Best Newport Folk Festival Performances of 2025
The 2025 Newport Folk Festival had so many superb artists to catch, old favorites, rising musicians, and surprise collaborations. Here are a few highlights.
The Best Artists of the Newport Folk Festival 2024
The esteemed Newport Folk Festival has consistently challenged the notion of folk music. The 2024 edition continued to defy traditions.
The 10 Best Performances at the Newport Folk Festival 2023
Newport Folk Festival’s lineup remains an impressive showcase for promising new acts, diverse genres, and established acts. “Be present. Be kind. Be open. Be together.”
Black Opry Revue Spotlights Underrepresented Talent at Newport
Black Opry’s platform gives historically marginalized musicians in the country, Americana, and folk genres a greater opportunity to reach audiences.
P!NK’s Summer Carnival Tour Has Candor, Acrobatics, and Dancing
P!NK’s Summer Carnival tour might be less a carnival and more of a circus with the charismatic and candid singer as the ringleader of the unique pop spectacle.
Taylor Swift Brings Epic Eras Tour to Hometown Stadium
Taylor Swift is at a high mark in her career as she gives it all during the impeccable Eras Tour shows, stadium after stadium.
An Evening in a Crypt with French Classical Composer RIOPY
Risk-taking self-taught classical pianist RIOPY talks with PopMatters after his Death of Classical performance at the Crypt Chapel beneath Harlem’s Church of the Intercession.
Zolita’s Pop-Punk Confessionals Blaze at Brooklyn Show
Dazzling singer Zolita’s current tour in support of her new EP ‘Falling Out / Falling In’ also benefits the LGBTQ community. Lulu Simon opens the show.