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Park City Song Summit Spotlights the Artist’s Journey Up the Mountain

Park City Song Summit Spotlights the Artist’s Journey Up the Mountain

Park City Song Summit is a cross between a mountain retreat for music fans and a SXSW-style event with insightful talks followed by live performances at night.

Andrew Bird’s ‘Inside Problems’ Burrows into Pop History

Andrew Bird’s ‘Inside Problems’ Burrows into Pop History

Andrew Bird’s Inside Problems burrows into Beethoven, the Velvet Underground, ’60s pop, and his own back catalog.

Jimbo Mathus and Andrew Bird Bring out the Rustic Elements on ‘These 13’

Jimbo Mathus and Andrew Bird Bring out the Rustic Elements on ‘These 13’

Jimbo Mathus and Andrew Bird’s songs sound like they could have been recorded more than 100 years ago or just yesterday.

The Most Memorable Albums of 1999 (Part 3)

The Most Memorable Albums of 1999 (Part 3)

Part three of the Most Memorable Albums of 1999 sports the debuts of the White Stripes, Beyoncé, and Christina Aguilera and stellar electronic music from Basement Jaxx, the Chemical Brothers, and µ-Ziq.

The 60 Best Albums of 2007

The 60 Best Albums of 2007

From tech house to Radiohead and Americana to indie and everything in between, the 60 best albums of 2007 included many of the 2000s' best albums.

The 20 Best Americana Albums of 2019

The 20 Best Americana Albums of 2019

Our Best 20 Americana albums of 2019 are a multicultural, polysexual, cross-genre lineup of cool Americana music that, as with the best parts of the American promise, pays tribute to the musical wells from which they spring but also takes the artform wherever their rugged individualism and talent-rich hearts lead them.

Andrew Bird Lets the Rock Roll and Flies High in Oakland

Andrew Bird Lets the Rock Roll and Flies High in Oakland

Andrew Bird takes one of the year's best albums, My Finest Work Yet, on the road and delivers a stellar live version in its entirety with dynamic backing band.

The 60 Best Albums of 2009

The 60 Best Albums of 2009

PopMatters turns 20 years old this October and we're beginning to celebrate our history by taking you back in time a decade ago. Obama was in the White House and the musical times were very good indeed. Revisit 2009 through its best albums.

Andrew Bird: Echolocations: River

Andrew Bird: Echolocations: River

The music presents itself as more than just nature sounds. Andrew Bird is an active participant in the process. he doesn't sit by the side of the river but wades in ankle deep and wanders.

Andrew Bird ft. Fiona Apple – “Left Handed Kisses” (Singles Going Steady)

Andrew Bird ft. Fiona Apple – “Left Handed Kisses” (Singles Going Steady)

"Left Hand Kisses" is an anti-love song that reveals its characters' affections a bit more with each attempt at rejection they make.
Andrew Bird and the Hands of Glory: 8 July 2014 – Summerstage, NYC (Photos)

Andrew Bird and the Hands of Glory: 8 July 2014 – Summerstage, NYC (Photos)

Andrew Bird's newest album Things Are Really Great Here, Sort Of... features covers of the Handsome Family that were brought to life at Summerstage.
Winter 2014 New Music Playlist

Winter 2014 New Music Playlist

Seventeen new songs with notes to chase away the winter blahs.