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Awakening Soul - Die Walküre (Ride of the Valkyries, Wagner)
PopMattersFollow “While the historical association of opera with elitism and intellectualism is detrimental to modern opera, it's used in Hollywood to…” on Oct 29th →
Song People - Unwritten Rules
PopMattersFollow “Song People make a distinctly song-led brand of post-punk with clear roots in British folk traditions. Think Sandy Denny fronting…” on Oct 27th →
Ryan Keberle's Collectiv do Brasil - Tema Teimoso
PopMattersFollow “As Ryan Keberle explains, MPB was not unlike the rock revolution in the US—building on the tradition that came before…” on Oct 27th →
Deathwards - Unbound from Divine Omnipotence (Heresy)
PopMattersFollow “In best metal, Great Falls deliver a post-hardcore beating, Spirit Possession return to original black/death, and Dissimulator expand their dissonant…” on Oct 26th →
James Brandon Lewis / Red Lily - Ode to P.L.D.
PopMattersFollow “Calling Antonín from James Brandon Lewis' Red Lily band is another rollicking but meaningful statement from one of the most…” on Oct 22nd →
Visions of Nar - Gorgeous Nothings
PopMattersFollow “Haunting and exotic, Visions of Nar's second record, Awakening, takes us on a tone-colour trek across cultures. It's a brilliant,…” on Oct 20th →
David S. Ware New Quartet - Shakti
PopMattersFollow “Years after his untimely departure, David S. Ware remains one of free jazz's most versatile tenor saxophonists. We delve into…” on Oct 15th →
Brandon Locher - B-C
PopMattersFollow “With Brandon Locher's Rahu Ketu, this unique, eclectic artist is back to making music and will hopefully keep delivering more…” on Oct 14th →
Russian Circles - Empath
PopMattersFollow “PopMatters speaks with Russian Circles guitarist Mike Sullivan about what has kept the Chicago post-metal outfit going for two decades…” on Oct 12th →
Sulaf - Naada
PopMattersFollow “Sulaf's ABA is timeless in its themes of ancestrality. It showcases sincere pathos and musical virtuosity, a groundbreaking debut for…” on Oct 12th →
Embla and the Karidotters - Wanna Ride?
PopMattersFollow “Norway's "queer country" Embla and the Karidotters deliver high-energy fun performed by a kick-ass, live-show-honed band, anchored by strong songs.” on Oct 8th →
John Prine - World Without Love
PopMattersFollow “Thirty years after John Prine's classic Lost Dogs & Mixed Blessings, this is a carefully curated set of demos, alternate…” on Oct 8th →
Niagara Moon - Cool Warm Night Pt. 2
PopMattersFollow “For anyone already enthralled by the cosmopolitan vibe of Niagara Moon's music, Cool Warm Night, the sixth and latest one,…” on Oct 7th →