Mika Delivers Undeniably Catchy Hooks on 'My Name Is Michael Holbrook'
Mika's My Name Is Michael Holbrook contains some of his sharpest lyrical conceits and catchiest hooks, but is often undercut by its too-glossy production.
15 Oct 2019
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Broke Royals Have an Encounter With "Saint Luxury" (premiere)
Washington DC's Broke Royals return with another hook-laden slice of arena-ready pop, "Saint Luxury". "So often, the people promising answers are just trying to sell you something or make a power grab."
14 Oct 2019
Quiet Hounds Explore the Growing Distance Between Individuals in "River Delta" (premiere)
Pop quartet Quiet Hounds captivate with dreamy, cascading melodies in their latest tune, "River Delta".
02 Oct 2019
Gianmarco Cilli Crafts a First-Rate, Understated Pop Gem with 'The Feel Is Now'
Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter, Gianmarco Cilli recruits impressive sidemen for a collection of diverse, beautifully executed indie pop/rock on The Feel Is Now.
02 Oct 2019
"I Move in Shadows" Demonstrates Office Culture's Impeccable Cool (premiere + Interview)
Brooklyn soft rockers, Office Culture tease their sophomore album with tune that captures the collective's inherent coolness, moving between ECM jazz and late '70s pop. Hear "I Move in Shadows".
24 Sep 2019
Paula Cole's 'Revolution' Is As Fresh and Vibrant As a Debut Album
Revolution is an exceptional piece of work, a timely reminder of how soulful, perceptive and harrowing a writer and singer Paula Cole is and has always been.
13 Sep 2019
Goo Goo Dolls Evolve and Raise the Bar with 'Miracle Pill'
Goo Goo Dolls evolve their sound and release new music that easily stands alongside the best of their career with Miracle Pill.
13 Sep 2019
Fastball's "The Girl You Pretended to Be" Is Pop Perfection (premiere + interview)
The latest track from the upcoming The Help Machine stands as a testament to Fastball's enduring powers and the lure of the almighty hook.
09 Sep 2019
Chicago's the Safes Deepen Sounds and Emotions on 'Winning Combination' (album stream)
The Safes gather extended family for a gorgeous chamber pop album that stands as the group's finest hour to date. Full of surprise and sorrow, Winning Combination is the perfect Safes album.
05 Sep 2019
Taylor Swift's 'Lover' Finds Her at Peak Creativity in a State of Romantic Bliss
On Lover, Taylor Swift looks back on her youth as both mood and metaphor, marking a significant shift from the storytelling in Red, 1989, and Reputation.
03 Sep 2019
Talay Confronts Getting Ghosted on "I Want U 2 Call" (premiere)
On "I Want U 2 Call", former folkie turned rocker Talay offers up a slice of visceral power pop to confront the emotions of being ghosted and the travails of modern dating life.
22 Aug 2019
Hello (Again) Cruel World: An Interview with Shakespears Sister
After more than two decades apart, Siobhan Fahey and Marcella Detroit set aside differences to make new music and reclaim their shared creative chemistry. Shakespears Sister recall pregnancy, video stardom, and George Harrison's generosity.
22 Aug 2019
For the Sake of the Song: Sadler Vaden Talks Producing the High Divers
A solo artist and member of Jason Isbell's 400 Unit, Sadler Vaden discusses producing one of South Carolina's most promising acts, the High Divers, and letting go of work once it's done.
Jedd Beaudoin
Music
02 Aug 2019
Run River North Debut Video for Their Sunny New Single "Wake Up" (premiere)
Los Angeles pop-rock trio Run River North bring the charm in their fun-loving new video for their latest single, "Wake Up".
02 Aug 2019
Finally Unchained: the bird and the bee Tackle Van Halen's Legacy
In 2010, the quirky electropop outfit the bird and the bee scored a hit with an album of Hall & Oates covers. Now, almost a decade later, the duo reinvent the hair metal machismo of Van Halen into one of the most joyous albums you'll hear all year.
01 Aug 2019
Hero Worship: The B-52's Embrace Their Place in Rock History
To casual onlookers, they made for the best kind of disposable party pop. To their devoted fans, they were taboo-breaking new wave kingpins. Now, with four decades of history under their belt, the B-52's look back and take their bow. Cindy Wilson speaks to PopMatters about their legacy.
Evan Sawdey
Music
29 Jul 2019
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