Sziget Festival 2019: Macklemore Rules Showbiz, Post Malone Falls Flat, the National Deserve Better
Days four and five of the Sziget Festival saw some great shows with Macklemore leading the way, big crowds, and an even bigger drug bust.
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The 50 Best Albums of 2019 So Far
As we head into a brief summer publication break to enjoy the summer sun for a few days, it's the perfect time to take stock of the year in music so far. PopMatters returns to our normal publishing schedule on Monday, 8 July.
The National’s ‘I Am Easy to Find’ Is a Tangle of Beautiful, Messy Humanity
The National's eighth album is not as easy to locate or to live with, as its title suggests, but it contains passages of sublime beauty and grace.
The National Preview New Record During “Special Evening”
Inspired by their collaboration on Mike Mills' film I'm Still Here, the National are releasing I Am Easy to Find in May.
2018 ACL Music Festival Recap – Friday, Weekend Two
Young bands like Alvvays and Hozier get their chance to shine at ACL, but it's legends like David Byrne and Paul McCartney who dazzle the most.
Lollapalooza Berlin Day 1: The Weeknd Gives a Phenomenal Performance, David Guetta Conquers an Entire Stadium
The fourth installment of what is now Germany's biggest music festival, Lollapalooza Berlin, kicks off with fireworks and in great spirits, with loads of great pop performances.
Lollapalooza Berlin Is Ready for the Big Leagues
In its fourth year since inception, the first festival to mark Lollapalooza's expansion in Europe is big enough to be placed among the greatest events on the Old continent.
The Roots Pack Gramercy Theatre with Special Guests for Jam
After the National's Citi Sound Vault show, I caught one of the Root' tremendous nights of special jams.
The Best Indie Rock of 2017
The indie rock genre is wide and unwieldy, but the musicians selected here share an awareness of one's place on the cultural-historical timeline.
The National – “The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness” (Singles Going Steady)
The National 2.0 have been given a slightly modern makeover but have managed to make it sound like a natural progression
Bob Weir: Blue Mountain
A Grateful Dead founding member collaborates beautifully with Josh Ritter and the National on his first album of all original material in 30 years.
Panorama Offers Social Commentary From Kendrick Lamar and New Songs From the National
Stellar sets from the Julie Ruin, Foals, Kendrick Lamar, the National and more made for an exciting second day of the inaugural Panorama Music Festival.