The Monochrome Festival’s Brilliant Musical Futurism
The Monochrome Festival was a perfect mini-fest weekend and so many reasons for hope in these strange times: The youth ARE alright.
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Patterson Hood Brings ‘Exploding Trees and Airplane Screams’ to Life
Patterson Hood masterfully weaves older solo songs, Drive-By Trucker tunes, and two telling covers into a complete performance of his latest solo album.
Flora Hibberd Casts a Mesmerizing Spell in Bristol
Flora Hibberd’s sonorous voice immediately grabs your attention, which imbues these tapestry-like songs with depth and an ineffable grandeur.
Pantera Reunion: Tribute Band or Genuine Legacy?
Pantera’s performance have lost some of their fire, but for devoted fans, it remains the closest they will ever come to experiencing their music live.
Moe Conjure a ‘Circle of Giants’ and Blast Off Again
We catch up with Moe guitarist Chuck Garvey as the Buffalo rockers honor 35 years together with a vibrant new album and a new tour.
North Mississippi Allstars’ Astounding Blues Power Is Needed
North Mississippi Allstars’ Luther Dickinson says, “It’s the people that make the place,” paying tribute to the vibrant atmosphere at the Sweetwater Music Hall.
The Empty Excitement of the 2025 Grammy Awards
Beyoncé may have broken her curse with fun performances, but the bright Grammy ceremony was undercut by self-aggrandizing acts that fell flat by the end.
The Allman Betts Band Keep Winter Solstice Flame Burning
The Allman Betts Band’s tribute tour provides a noble service to the blues rock community in helping fresh faces reach new audiences.
Samantha Fish Fires Up the Fillmore on a Magical Night
Samantha Fish and her quartet pour gasoline on the sonic campfire with an electrifying sound that mixes more rock into the blues power stew.
Sunn O))) Bring Thunderous Drone Metal to Lincoln Center
Sunn O))) brought their thundering drone metal to Lincoln Center as part of Unsound New York, resulting in a performance both constrained and elevating.
STS9 Light Up California with Transcendent Shows
STS9 conjure pure mana for the soul with their wizardly sonic alchemy. The livetronica tone scientists continue to play at a very high level.
On Tour with King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard at the End of Days
PopMatters hits the road for five shows in six days with psychedelic rock eco-rebels King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard who have taken the US by storm.