Jim James Rocks for Peace and Justice at the Fillmore
Jim James stakes a claim as one of modern rock's most "woke" songwriters with a vibrant performance that conjures visions of the Fillmore's glory days.
11 Jul 2019
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Jim James' 'Uniform Distortion' Wonders How We Can Keep Making the Same Mistakes Over and Over
Uniform Distortion is a brisk and nearly straightforward rock 'n' roll record that takes inspiration from Jim James finding a 1971 distorted photo of "The Illuminated Man" by Duane Michals.
26 Jun 2018
Jim James: Eternally Even
My Morning Jacket's enigmatic leader releases his sophomore effort, which is a less formal, more groove-oriented effort than anything he's attempted before.
04 Nov 2016
In the Dark: An Interview With Carl Broemel
It took him six years to make, but My Morning Jacket's Carl Broemel drew from surprising personal places to craft his latest solo effort.
Jasper Bruce
Interviews
24 Aug 2016
Carl Broemel: 4th of July
Six years in the making, the second solo offering from the My Morning Jacket guitarist is tender, nostalgic, and often sweet. Neko Case, Laura Veirs, and MMJ buddies are on hand to help.
16 Aug 2016
My Morning Jacket - "Compound Fracture" (Singles Going Steady)
In case you forgot, this video is here to remind you that My Morning Jacket play in front of large crowds sometimes.
05 Oct 2015
Forecastle Festival: Louisville, KY (Day Two)
My Morning Jacket headline Day Two, bringing hometown rock glory to Louisville's riverfront.
24 Jul 2015
Counterbalance: My Morning Jacket - Z
You've got to want to rearrange and keep it off the record, off the record. Unless that record is the 556th most acclaimed album of all time. A 2005 mainstay is this week's Counterbalance.
19 Jun 2015
Governors Ball Day 1: My Morning Jacket + Florence and the Machine + The Decemberists (Photos)
A photo gallery from the first day of Governors Ball, featuring Florence and the Machine, MMJ, The Decemberists, St. Vincent and more.
10 Jun 2015
My Morning Jacket Catches Another Interesting Wave
“Jim had a great voice in our early 20s, but it’s crazy to hear how it’s grown over the years,” the bassist says.
Scott Mervis
Music
03 Jun 2015
The Act You've Known for All These Years: Covering 'Sgt. Pepper'
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band may be the most overanalysed, overexposed album in history. In light of the Flaming Lips' affectionate reimagining, can the inescapable masterpiece ever be surpassed?
12 Jan 2015
The 100 Best Albums of the 2000s: 100-81
PopMatters' picks for the best albums of the 2000s begins with a series of albums that spans epic metal, ornate indie folk, and a terrifying work of electronic music.
05 Oct 2014
Various Artists: Red, Hot + Fela
Afrobeat's most famous AIDS casualty gets Red Hot honors once again.
03 Dec 2013
Various Artists: The Music Is You: A Tribute to John Denver
Forget everything you thought you felt about John Denver's music and allow yourself to enjoy this expert tribute to a master songwriter.
04 Apr 2013
Jim James: Regions of Light and Sound of God
The My Morning Jacket frontman's first solo album is based on a graphic novel from the 1920s, and it's both as good and as bad as that sounds.
13 Feb 2013
Jay Farrar, Anders Parker, Will Johnson, and Yim Yames: New Multitudes
Dust Bowl Blues for the Centennial celebration of Woody Guthrie's birth.
Jeff Strowe
Music
12 Mar 2012
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