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The Beatles’ ‘Revolver’ Has a Message from Your Future

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Ed Simon / 11 August 2026

Listening to the Beatles’ Revolver today, especially “Tomorrow Never Knows”, one gets the uncanny feeling that this album is not from 1966, but from the future.

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Loose Talk with the Afghan Whigs’ Greg Dulli

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Brian Stout / 11 August 2026

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PopMatters Staff / 10 August 2026

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Love, Death and Caste in Gay Romances ‘Heated Rivalry’ and ‘Cactus Pears’

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Jayashree Kamblé / 6 August 2026

ElectroMatters: The Best Electronic Music of July 2026

ElectroMatters: The Best Electronic Music of July 2026

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J. Simpson / 5 August 2026

Horror and History Collide in Czech Director Jan S. Kolár’s Silent Films

Horror and History Collide in Czech Director Jan S. Kolár’s Silent Films

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Michael Barrett / 5 August 2026

Newport Folk Festival 2026: Rage, Serenity, and CMAT

Newport Folk Festival 2026: Rage, Serenity, and CMAT

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Sachyn Mital / 5 August 2026

The Power of Bondo’s Gritty Rock Wave and Transcendental Meditation

The Power of Bondo’s Gritty Rock Wave and Transcendental Meditation

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Brian Stout / 4 August 2026

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When the 1950s Met the 1960s via LSD TV

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Wayne Glausser / 11 November 2024

How Moebius’ Psychedelic Fantasy / Surrealist Art Influenced Video Games

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How Moebius’ Psychedelic Fantasy / Surrealist Art Influenced Video Games

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Luis Aguasvivas / 22 July 2022

What Roger Corman’s Psychedelic Film ‘The Trip’ Helps Us Realize

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What Roger Corman’s Psychedelic Film ‘The Trip’ Helps Us Realize

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Icona Pop Perform a Fabulous ‘Ritual’ on Their New LP

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Peter Piatkowski / 11 August 2026

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Corb Lund’s ‘Dark Horses’ Is a Fan’s Dream

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Steve Horowitz / 11 August 2026

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Avi Engel’s Poetic Soundscapes Repay Close Listening

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John Alan Urquhart / 11 August 2026

Lesley Mok Embraces Impulse and Sonic Manipulation

Arca Is Inspired and Disciplined, Crafting Her Most Integrated Set

Margo Price and Jeremy Ivey Sing Out in the Fight for America

Park Hills Circle Embraces Sophisticated Folk on Solo Debut

Mortem’s ‘Mørketid’ Reconciles Black Metal’s Exhilarating Force

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Brian D’ Ambrosio / 6 August 2026

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The Power of Bondo’s Gritty Rock Wave and Transcendental Meditation

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John Alan Urquhart / 11 August 2026

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Spyros Stasis / 21 July 2026

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‘Evil Dead Burn’ Has a Twisted Touch of Artfulness

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Paul Risker / 11 August 2026

Love, Death and Caste in Gay Romances ‘Heated Rivalry’ and ‘Cactus Pears’

Love, Death and Caste in Gay Romances ‘Heated Rivalry’ and ‘Cactus Pears’

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Jayashree Kamblé / 6 August 2026

Horror and History Collide in Czech Director Jan S. Kolár’s Silent Films

Horror and History Collide in Czech Director Jan S. Kolár’s Silent Films

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Michael Barrett / 5 August 2026

Claude Sautet Forged an Admirable Path in Character-Study Drama

Claude Sautet Forged an Admirable Path in Character-Study Drama

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Imran Khan / 3 August 2026

How Afropunk’s James Spooner Punked the Movement

How Afropunk’s James Spooner Punked the Movement

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James A. Cosby / 30 July 2026

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

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Kurt Wildermuth / 4 August 2026

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Jack Walters / 4 August 2026

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James Spooner Reflects on Afropunk and the Black Punk Experience

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Brian Stout / 3 August 2026

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Love, Death and Caste in Gay Romances ‘Heated Rivalry’ and ‘Cactus Pears’

Love, Death and Caste in Gay Romances ‘Heated Rivalry’ and ‘Cactus Pears’

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Jayashree Kamblé / 6 August 2026

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

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ElectroMatters: The Best Electronic Music of July 2026

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J. Simpson / 5 August 2026

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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

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Brian D’ Ambrosio / 6 August 2026

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The Power of Bondo’s Gritty Rock Wave and Transcendental Meditation

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Brian Stout / 4 August 2026

James Spooner Reflects on Afropunk and the Black Punk Experience

Hildur Guðnadóttir’s Beautiful Homecoming at Reykjavik Arts Festival

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