The Mega, Mega Playlist of 2022
As is tradition, our final post of the year is The Mega, Mega Playlist of 2022. This year’s edition features […]
Favorite 50 Albums of 2022
In another year of outstanding music, we reflect on the albums that startled us at first listen and, in the […]
The Matinee ’22 v. 133 – H.C. McEntire, Alvvays, The Gizz, Declan Welsh, Fever Ray, Sharon Van Etten, Ganser, Lowertown, GIFT
From bone-chilling tunes to honest and intelligent songwriters to out-of-this-world trippers, The Matinee ’22 v. 133 has nine songs that […]
The Matinee ’22 v. 052
Since yesterday’s The Matinee was an all-American affair, The Matinee ’22 v. 052 is a global one. All nine songs […]
The Matinee ’22 v. 028
The Matinee ’22 v. 028 is an all-alumni affair – i.e., some of our all-time favorites occupy today’s mini-playlist. While […]
Sharon Van Etten shares the redeeming new single “Porta”
Everything Sharon Van Etten is gold. The New Jersey native is unquestionably one of the great singer-songwriters and artists […]
The Mega, Mega Playlist of 2021
As another year draws to a conclusion, another opportunity presents itself to review the year in music – this time […]
The Matinee ’21 v. 076
The best way to end the week is with a surprise, and The Matinee ’21 v. 076 edition has not […]
Favorite Cover Songs of 2020
We usually focus our coverage on original tunes, but this year some of our favorite artists delivered truly epic renditions […]
The Mega Playlist of 2019
As we start to look ahead at what is to come in the year, the season also presents an opportunity […]
The Mega, Mega Playlist of 2018
Like the ball drop at Times Squares in New York City, the fireworks igniting from the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and […]
Weekend Showcase 4.47
Happy first of December! There are only 24 more days until the presents are unwrapped and hopefully the last bits […]
The Matinee ’18 November 29th
The Matinee ’18 November 29th edition is filled with mystery, imaginative stories, and big statements. The songs will take you […]
Weekend Showcase 4.39
The Weekend Showcase 4.39 edition is another stupendous affair that celebrates the best new indie music from around the globe. […]
The Matinee ’18 October 4th
The return of one of indie’s greatest singer-songwriters highlights The Matinee ’18 October 4th edition. Following her are eight other […]
Mundo – Dear Bono: “Girly Rock” is not a pejorative
The music scene has become “girly” in Bono’s opinion. The U2 frontman bemoans the lack of “rage” in rock in […]
Things we loved at Newport Folk Festival 2017
For the past six years, we’ve been attending the Newport Folk Festival, and every year we’re left wondering how Jay […]
Saturday Sampler June 10th
Saturday Sampler June 10th features an even 10 new music singles because one of the great bands of this generation […]
Most Anticipated Shows of 2017
With 2016 behind us, it’s time to look ahead, and we kick off our preview with our Most Anticipated Shows […]
Other Music Forever
It’s rarely fun to say goodbye, especially to one of the most beloved New York City record stores. Other Music […]