the caribbean

The 10 Best Indie Pop Albums of 2011

The 10 Best Indie Pop Albums of 2011

The 10 best indie pop albums of 2011 prove that our most interesting musicians can express themselves within the essential pop song form while changing how we think about music.

The Caribbean Rides the “Vitamin Ship” into Enlightenment (premiere)

The Caribbean Rides the “Vitamin Ship” into Enlightenment (premiere)

Experimental pop ensemble the Caribbean continue their long-standing streak of crafting audiovisual experiences that aim to truly innovate with "Vitamin Ship"—a song partially inspired by sun-sleeping cats.

The Caribbean: Moon Sickness

The Caribbean: Moon Sickness

As much as critics privilege perceived innovation, how many bands working in the rock/pop idiom truly have developed their own musical language? The Caribbean has.
Now Hear This!: The Caribbean – ‘Moon Sickness’ (album premiere)

Now Hear This!: The Caribbean – ‘Moon Sickness’ (album premiere)

PopMatters is pleased to premiere the latest album by the Caribbean, Moon Sickness releasing next week via Hometapes.

The Caribbean: Discontinued Perfume

The Caribbean: Plastic Explosives

The Caribbean: History’s First Know-It-All