The 50 Best Songs of 2009
As part of PopMatters’ 20th anniversary, we are revisiting classic features. Travel back in time a decade ago to 2009, when indie rock was in its full ascendency,and hear the songs that soundtracked the era.
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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.
8 Take Aways from the 2017 Governors Ball Music Festival
Brief bouts of rain didn't dampen the most vibrant Governors Ball yet. The fest had a lot to offer an all-ages audience. Most importantly: great performances.
Governors Ball Marks the Start of New York’s Music Month and Summer Festival Season
The 2017 Governors Ball Music Festival promises fans the chance to hear new music from Phoenix, Lorde, and many more.
The Radio Dept.: Running Out of Love
Running Out of Love is an exceptional political document that takes on the current state of the world.
Governors Ball Music Festival 2014: Recap + Photos from Randall’s Island
Perfect weather and fantastic music lent Governors Ball 2014 the sensation of escaping from New York, even though the island itself sits snug atop the East River.
Phoenix: 2 October 2013 – New York (Photos)
Phoenix's performance at the Barclays Center can best be described as an epic event for fans, with the lead singer visiting the floor and inviting the crowd onto the stage.
Phoenix: Bankrupt!
There isn’t as much going on with Bankrupt! to rank it among Phoenix’s best albums, but it still works as a solid effort from a band getting used to being big.