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The Best Albums of 2014
From Polish black metal to mind-blowing progressive R&B and electronic music, 2014's best albums certainly have something for everyone.
22 Dec 2014
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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
Music
Newport Folk Festival 2014: Day 1 & 2 Photos
While it is now under the umbrella of a non-profit foundation, the Newport Folk Festival still remains one of the top Summer festivals for an artist to play.
01 Sep 2014
Music
Sean Watkins: All I Do is Lie
A timely reminder that Nickel Creek's often lowest profile member is a talented songwriter in his own right.
17 Aug 2014
Music
An Honest Liar: An Interview with Nickel Creek's Sean Watkins
PopMatters catches up with Sean Watkins during one of his busiest years as a musician yet, which finds him touring with Nickel Creek, recording with Tom Brosseau, and releasing his new solo record, All I Do Is Lie.
28 Jul 2014
Music
Sun-Drenched '90s Nostalgia at Forecastle Day Three
Forecastle rounded out its 2014 installment with aplomb, proving that it is only going to get bigger and better from here on out.
23 Jul 2014
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Nickel Creek + The Secret Sisters: 29 April 2014 - Beacon Theatre, New York (Photos)
News about Nickel Creek's new release A Dotted Line might have been drowned out by the fact the band is back together and celebrating their 25th anniversary.
08 May 2014
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Nickel Creek: A Dotted Line
For its first album in nine years, Nickel Creek tames down the displays of virtuosity that defined much of their previous albums, offering up a more pastoral take on their otherwise “newgrass" take on bluegrass.
31 Mar 2014
Music
Yonder Mountain String Band: YMSB EP13
Bluegrass for people who don’t really like bluegrass, Yonder Mountain hasn’t made much career progress for a band sometimes shuffled under the progressive bluegrass label.
03 Mar 2014
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Punch Brothers: 17 April 2012 - Lexington, KY
Never mind what the group appears to be, as their style transcends the limits of instrumental preferences.
03 May 2012
Music
No Concern of Yours: An Interview with Punch Brothers
He's been in Grammy-winning bands, has worked with some of the best producers in the world, has a documentary coming out about him, and more -- but Chris Thile still doesn't see what the big fuss is about.
03 May 2012
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Lyle Lovett: 28 February 2012 - New York
Lyle Lovett was in classic form Tuesday night in New York, showing off his stylistic dexterity.
05 Mar 2012
Music
Stripped Down: The 10 Best Acoustic Covers
The song, while the product of an artist with a unique vision, has the capability to become something else once it is put out for everyone to hear. Once a song is out in the open, it could very well undergo a transformation unlike the original artist ever anticipated.
11 Jan 2012
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Nickel Creek with Fiona Apple
It was about the time people starting screaming "Fiona!" that it became painfully clear: somebody got this bill backwards.
Anita Schillhorn
06 Sep 2007
Music
Nickel Creek: Reasons Why
Tasty tracks from three spectacular newgrass albums, plus videos and live music.
25 Jan 2007
Music
Nickel Creek: Why Should the Fire Die?
The newgrass wunderkinds make a strong bid for pop stardom without sacrificing too much of their purity.
Will Layman
03 Aug 2005
Music
Nickel Creek: This Side
In the haste to make an all-encompassing statement, Nickel Creek sacrifices a little too much simplicity.
John Kreicbergs
02 Feb 2003
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