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Martyrs and Murderers and Post-Punk Dialogues Between Dublin and Detroit

Martyrs and Murderers and Post-Punk Dialogues Between Dublin and Detroit

Dublin's the Murder Capital and Detroit's Protomartyr both delve into murky existential lyrical terrain as riotous riffs reverberate and drums pound militantly, infusing the atmosphere with ominous sonic shadows.

Hope Sandoval’s Quiet Rebellion Against the Music Industry

Hope Sandoval’s Quiet Rebellion Against the Music Industry

Absent from Instagram and Twitter and mostly uncommunicative to the press, listeners must wait patiently for the reclusive Hope Sandoval's return without any hints as to what she may bring.

Fave Five: Dan Mangan

Fave Five: Dan Mangan

Juno-winning Canadian songwriter Dan Mangan's love of his influences and peers has lead him to craft something quite joyous: his list of Five Great Albums From Now-Defunct Bands.

The PopMatters Progcast Discusses Highs of 2017 and Hopes for 2018

The PopMatters Progcast Discusses Highs of 2017 and Hopes for 2018

In this episode of the PopMatters Progcast, we reflect on our top albums of 2017, as well as discuss some of the major releases arriving this year.

20 Questions: Angus and Julia Stone