The 75 Best Songs of 2011
Nostalgia Alert! Jump back a decade and enjoy the best songs of 2011. They are headlined by a synthpop classic, a massive hit from a hot diva, pristine harmonies of a young band headed for greatness.
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The 80 Best Albums of 2015
Travel back five years ago when the release calendar was rife with stellar albums. 2015 offered such an embarrassment of musical riches, that we selected 80 albums as best of the year.
The 10 Best Experimental Albums of 2015
Music of all kinds are tending toward a consciously experimental direction. Maybe we’re finally getting through to them.
The 50 Best Songs of 2007
Journey back 13 years to a stellar year for Rihanna, M.I.A., Arcade Fire, and Kanye West. From hip-hop to indie rock and everywhere in between, PopMatters picks the best 50 songs of 2007.
The 60 Best Albums of 2007
From tech house to Radiohead and Americana to indie and everything in between, the 60 best albums of 2007 included many of the 2000s' best albums.
Battles Keep the Loops Going on ‘Juice B Crypts’
Going from a trio to a duo doesn't affect Battles' dedication to chirpy synths and deep grooves on their latest, Juice B Crypts.
Battles Prove a Force to Be Reckoned With (Photos)
Battles are not for the faint of heart. The three-piece band allowed us to photograph their sound check and the final show of their US tour.
Battles: La Di Da Di
Battles have figured out exactly what they want to do as a trio, making La Di Da Di feel more focused than their last album.
Careful Planning and Prolonged Mutation: An Interview with Battles
Drummer John Stanier speaks out about the ins and outs of the band's raw (and entirely instrumental) new album La Di Da Di and why their live show is so important.
Battles Release “FF Bada”, the Second Single From New Album
Battle's eagerly awaited new album La Di Da Di releases September 18th and the group has just released the new track "FF Bada".
Battles – “The Yabba” (audio)
Battles' new single "The Yabba"from the group's new LP, La Di Da Di, releasing this September is a "big imposing beast of a track".
Tyondai Braxton: HIVE1
As a look into Braxton's mind, HIVE1 is as fascinating as it is unsettling.