Jeffrey Lewis Bares All and Is a Bona Fide Freewheeler
Jeffrey Lewis has plenty to say, and his distinctive outlook remains intriguing and often provocative. He goes to dark places, but finds gratitude in a hundred ways.
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Tunde Adebimpe’s Rare Talent Comes Into Sharp Focus
While still discovering his individual identity, TV on the Radio frontman Tunde Adebimpe offers plenty to consider about the human condition along the way.
Thaba Embraces South African Pop in an Artistic Triumph
Thaba’s mix of charming DIY beats and technical musical excellence, soulful lyrics, and wistful melodies makes for ephemeral moments of nostalgia and familiarity.
Gryphon Rue Creates a Work of Stellar Beauty
An artist of impeccable taste and unique vision, Gryphon Rue combines his love of ambient textures, experimental structure, and field recordings on a brilliant new LP.
Amy Irving Crafts a Surprising Take on Willie Nelson
Amy Irving may not have been able to release an LP like this if she weren’t a movie star, but she’s smart to cover the great Willie Nelson. She does him proud.
The Most Memorable 1999 Albums (Part 2)
PopMatters turned 25 recently, and these memorable 1999 albums celebrate the popular music that defined the year of our birth. This is part two with more to follow.
The Lemon Twigs’ Retro Pop Syndrome
The Lemon Twigs may suffer from retro pop syndrome, but every nostalgic reference has an unexpected deviation, every familiar melody is twisted and turned into uncharted territory.
The Most Memorable 1999 Albums (Part 1)
PopMatters recently turned 25, and these memorable 1999 albums celebrate the popular music that defined the year of our birth. This is part one, with more to follow.
Momma Spin Brilliant Gold From Growing Pains
Momma’s songwriting is stronger and more confident, and the production is summer-ready, begging you to put the windows down and crank it up.
Alabaster Deplume’s Spirital Jazz Meditates on a Blade
As much as jazz saxophonist Alabaster Deplume’s record documents his journey towards relief, it encourages others to seek their own. A Blade is also a salve.
Tucson’s XIXA Travel to the Aztec Underworld on ‘XOLO’
Psychedelic rockers XIXA introduce XOLO‘s key narrative, accompanied by what sounds like the soundtrack of an action-packed Western film.
Matron Deliver an Exciting Exercise in Math Rock
Matron’s Sunken State is such an enjoyable ride. It combines math rock’s complex, zig-zagging musical avenues with dream pop and plenty of good hooks.