Music in 2013

The Year of the Overnight Release: How Much Time Should a Critic Get?

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The Year of the Overnight Release: How Much Time Should a Critic Get?

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/ 15 January 2014

Given the anticipation level and lack of pre-release availability, Yeezus offered a perfect test case for the nagging question: How has the model of digital media changed the amount of time music critics spend with the records they’re assessing?

Guessing the 2014 Grammys

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Guessing the 2014 Grammys

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/ 10 January 2014

Predictions and behind-the-scenes info on who will win the 2014 Grammys in ten major categories.

The Artists Pick the Best of 2013, Part 3

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The Artists Pick the Best of 2013, Part 3

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/ 1 January 2014

PopMatters lets the artists become the critics, giving them a chance to offer their picks from music and pop culture in 2013. Part 3 features PopMatters favorites the Pastels, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and Windhand.

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The Artists Pick the Best of 2013, Part 2

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PopMatters Staff

/ 31 December 2013

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The Artists Pick the Best of 2013, Part 1

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/ 30 December 2013

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K-pop’s Generation

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Scott Interrante

/ 20 December 2013

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Towards a (Redneck) Pleasure Principle: Or Why Luke Bryan Might Be This Year’s Best Artist

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/ 18 December 2013

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The Best Mainstream Pop Singles of 2013

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/ 21 November 2013

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Music, Movies, TVs, Games: October’s Best Entertainment Options

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/ 7 October 2013

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Guessing the 2013 Grammys

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/ 1 February 2013