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On Peter Gabriel’s “I Have the Touch” in a Time of Forbidden Touch

On Peter Gabriel’s “I Have the Touch” in a Time of Forbidden Touch

Peter Gabriel’s “I Have the Touch” perfectly captures the agonizing isolation that so many of us have been experiencing throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 100 Best Alternative Singles of the 1980s: 40 – 21

The 100 Best Alternative Singles of the 1980s: 40 – 21

We present the best punk, post-punk, new wave, college rock, goth, industrial, new romantic, ska, power pop, hardcore, and indie rock singles of the 1980s.

Jazz Today: Branford Marsalis on Doing His Own Thing

Jazz Today: Branford Marsalis on Doing His Own Thing

Saxophonist Branford Marsalis and his veteran quartet's The Secret Between the Shadow and the Soul demonstrates his commitment to communicating emotions to listeners but without compromise to his kind of jazz.

Say It Loud! 100 Great Protest Songs: Part 3 – Peter Tosh to the Pogues

Say It Loud! 100 Great Protest Songs: Part 3 – Peter Tosh to the Pogues

PopMatters has scoured the musical spectrum for the best examples of the protest song form, including anthems of great popularity and obscurity alike. Stay tuned all week as we unveil the top 100.

Robbie Dupree on Chart Success, Breaking the Latin Market, and Yacht Rock

Robbie Dupree on Chart Success, Breaking the Latin Market, and Yacht Rock

Veteran musician Robbie Dupree is OK with you calling his music yacht rock. After all, he says, it's not the only trick up his sleeve.

Anne Sexton, Peter Gabriel, and the Dark Lure of ‘Mercy Street’

Anne Sexton, Peter Gabriel, and the Dark Lure of ‘Mercy Street’

When sound, vision, and gloom mix to create beauty.

Phil Collins: Singles

Phil Collins: Singles

The main question with Singles is this: does Phil Collins really deserve all the critical revilement he's gotten for decades?

Sting and Peter Gabriel’s ‘Rock Paper Scissors’ Tour Showcases Friendship and Music

Ane Brun: When I’m Free

Ane Brun: When I’m Free

Ane Brun is capable of making strong records, maybe even great ones. But this isn't one of them.
“Why Don’t You Try Writing Your Own Songs?”: ‘The Bends’ and Its Cover Songs

“Why Don’t You Try Writing Your Own Songs?”: ‘The Bends’ and Its Cover Songs

Three unique takes on tracks from The Bends, spanning the stripped-down acoustic to the full-fledged orchestral, represent how these songs still have the power to stun two decades later.
Genesis’ Mike Rutherford Recounts His ‘Living Years’

Genesis’ Mike Rutherford Recounts His ‘Living Years’

Guitarist and songwriter Pete Rutherford talks about his new book The Living Years, his career with Genesis, and his touring with Mike + the Mechanics.
In Defense of Not Wanting to Hear Your Band Perform a Favorite Album Live

In Defense of Not Wanting to Hear Your Band Perform a Favorite Album Live

When a band performs its best album at shows, over and over, it's like they're admitting that they'll never achieve that particular level of greatness again.