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Doublespeak’s Vince Clarke, Neil Arthur, and Benge on Analog and Their Exciting Collaboration

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Colin Scanlon / 28 July 2026

A modern day elecropop supergroup, Vince Clarke lets Doublespeak’s reputation and carefully curated cover songs speak to their influence.

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Edward Burns and the Vanishing Indie Ethos

Edward Burns and the Vanishing Indie Ethos

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Christian Gallichio / 28 July 2026

MetalMatters: The Best Metal Albums of July 2026

MetalMatters: The Best Metal Albums of July 2026

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Spyros Stasis / 27 July 2026

Scare the Children Are Monsters without Borders

Scare the Children Are Monsters without Borders

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Ryan Dyer / 27 July 2026

Every Christopher Nolan Film Ranked from ‘Batman’ to ‘The Odyssey’

Every Christopher Nolan Film Ranked from ‘Batman’ to ‘The Odyssey’

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Chris Barsanti / 23 July 2026

Does Rock Have a Nazi Problem? This Ain’t Rock ‘n’ Roll

Does Rock Have a Nazi Problem? This Ain’t Rock ‘n’ Roll

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Jesse Kavadlo / 23 July 2026

“Eve of Destruction”: History Never Repeats Itself in These 12 Versions

“Eve of Destruction”: History Never Repeats Itself in These 12 Versions

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Kurt Wildermuth / 23 July 2026

The Mall World and Backrooms of Music

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The Mall World and Backrooms of Music

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Scott Bunn / 22 July 2026

Music Reviews

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Nia Archives Brilliantly Expands Jungle and Revels in Hooks

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John Amen / 28 July 2026

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Aaron Lee Tasjan Holds a Funhouse Mirror to America

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Steve Horowitz / 28 July 2026

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Brazil’s Maria Luiza Jobim Opens New Doors with ‘Rosa No Céu’

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John Alan Urquhart / 28 July 2026

The Best Song on KiKi Holli’s New EP Belongs to INXS

Charli XCX’s ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ Is Too Cool For Its Own Good

Tricky Ventures Into Indie Rock on ‘Different When It’s Silent’

Tyshawn Sorey Triumphantly Renews a 1968 Jazz Classic by Max Roach

Tekno Returns to What He Knows Best on ‘Where Did Love Go?’

Guitarist Miles Okazaki Expands His Sound with ‘Boomtown’

Argentina’s La Joaqui Revives RKT with ‘Electra’

MISSIO Serve Up the Emotions on ‘Love & Heartbreak’

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The Strokes Aren’t the Saviors of Rock with ‘Is This It

The Strokes Aren’t the Saviors of Rock with ‘Is This It

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Mark Desrosiers / 30 July 2001

Super Furry Animals’ ‘Rings Around the World’ Is Near Perfect

Super Furry Animals’ ‘Rings Around the World’ Is Near Perfect

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Adrien Begrand / 23 July 2001

Music Features

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Doublespeak’s Vince Clarke, Neil Arthur, and Benge on Analog and Their Exciting Collaboration

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Colin Scanlon / 28 July 2026

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MetalMatters: The Best Metal Albums of July 2026

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Spyros Stasis / 27 July 2026

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Scare the Children Are Monsters without Borders

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Ryan Dyer / 27 July 2026

Does Rock Have a Nazi Problem? This Ain’t Rock ‘n’ Roll

“Eve of Destruction”: History Never Repeats Itself in These 12 Versions

The Mall World and Backrooms of Music

The Miracle of It: Allison Russell on the Power of Self-Reflection

Film

Edward Burns and the Vanishing Indie Ethos

Edward Burns and the Vanishing Indie Ethos

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Christian Gallichio / 28 July 2026

Food Movie ‘Mistura’ Seasons Peruvian Identity Too Lightly

Food Movie ‘Mistura’ Seasons Peruvian Identity Too Lightly

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Guilherme Quireza / 27 July 2026

Every Christopher Nolan Film Ranked from ‘Batman’ to ‘The Odyssey’

Every Christopher Nolan Film Ranked from ‘Batman’ to ‘The Odyssey’

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Chris Barsanti / 23 July 2026

‘Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains’ Remains Punk Cinema’s Most Recognizable Signpost

‘Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains’ Remains Punk Cinema’s Most Recognizable Signpost

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Imran Khan / 22 July 2026

‘Hunger’ Summons the Ghosts of Cinema’s Past

‘Hunger’ Summons the Ghosts of Cinema’s Past

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Paul Risker / 21 July 2026

Hollywood Classics Sparkle in MoMA’s Silent Film Week

Hollywood Classics Sparkle in MoMA’s Silent Film Week

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Michael Barrett / 20 July 2026

‘The Odyssey’ Rocks the Boat of History

‘The Odyssey’ Rocks the Boat of History

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Ana Yorke / 16 July 2026

The Man Who Reclaimed His Head’s Quasi-Horror, Proto-Noir, Anti-War Message

The Man Who Reclaimed His Head’s Quasi-Horror, Proto-Noir, Anti-War Message

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Michael Barrett / 13 July 2026

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Does Rock Have a Nazi Problem? This Ain’t Rock ‘n’ Roll

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Jesse Kavadlo / 23 July 2026

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Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil Sounds Off

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Saby Reyes-Kulkarni / 20 July 2026

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Adam Gnade’s ‘Wild Horse Shit’ Encourages Joyful Resistance

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Brian Stout / 16 July 2026

Jeff Beck’s Seven Decades of Evolution

The Celestial Is Grounded in Dorthe Nors’ ‘Range’

Television

Widow’s Bay Toys Gleefully with Our Worst Fears

Widow’s Bay Toys Gleefully with Our Worst Fears

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Ana Yorke / 14 July 2026

‘Rivals’ Is a Steamy Ode to a Better World

‘Rivals’ Is a Steamy Ode to a Better World

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Ana Yorke / 30 June 2026

Pop Past

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Love, Tilda Swinton Style

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Love, Tilda Swinton Style

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Matt Mazur / 24 June 2010

Lists

MetalMatters: The Best Metal Albums of July 2026

MetalMatters: The Best Metal Albums of July 2026

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Spyros Stasis / 27 July 2026

Every Christopher Nolan Film Ranked from ‘Batman’ to ‘The Odyssey’

Every Christopher Nolan Film Ranked from ‘Batman’ to ‘The Odyssey’

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Chris Barsanti / 23 July 2026

Outbreak Festival 2026’s Best Performances

Outbreak Festival 2026’s Best Performances

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Ethan Stewart / 14 July 2026

ElectroMatters: The Best Electronic Music of June 2026

ElectroMatters: The Best Electronic Music of June 2026

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J. Simpson / 13 July 2026

Interviews

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Doublespeak’s Vince Clarke, Neil Arthur, and Benge on Analog and Their Exciting Collaboration

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Colin Scanlon / 28 July 2026

Music Feature Sub Head Interviews Music Features

The Miracle of It: Allison Russell on the Power of Self-Reflection

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Marty Lipp / 21 July 2026

Music Books Feature Sub Head Featured: Top of Home Page Features Interviews Music Features

Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil Sounds Off

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Saby Reyes-Kulkarni / 20 July 2026

The Waterboys’ Mike Scott Hasn’t Yet Done His Last Jam

Lily Lane Embraces Her Sense of Place in “So Long, California”

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PopMatters Seeks Book Critics and Essayists

PopMatters Seeks Book Critics and Essayists

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Karen Zarker / 24 January 2024

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PopMatters Seeks Music Writers

PopMatters Seeks Music Writers

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PopMatters Staff / 28 September 2022

PopMatters Seeks Film Critics and Essayists

PopMatters Seeks Film Critics and Essayists

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Karen Zarker / 28 September 2022

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