B Stout
@beast-out.bsky.social
I write about music and films, roast coffee, and love my partner, kids, and friends. Archive of my PopMatters work here: https://www.popmatters.com/author/brian-stout
James Spooner interview!!! This is honestly my favorite piece I’ve written this year. www.popmatters.com/james-spoone... @popmatters.com
James Spooner Reflects on Afropunk and the Black Punk Experience » PopMatters
Afropunk founder James Spooner reflects on the need to rip it up and start again in his new book, It Starts with Anger: A Punk Beginning. An Afropunk Ending.
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Quicksand are still standing where peers have fallen off. Their patented sound is evergreen. Smart, upbeat lyrics and chugging riffs will always find an audience. 'Bring on the Psychics' is out now via @equalvision.bsky.social
Quicksand Embrace Positivity on 'Bring on the Psychics' » PopMatters
Quicksand are still standing where peers have fallen off. Their patented sound is evergreen. Smart, upbeat lyrics and chugging riffs will always find an audience.
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Reviewed the new Tricky record. www.popmatters.com/tricky-diffe... @popmatters.com
Tricky Ventures Into Indie Rock on 'Different When It's Silent' » PopMatters
Trip hop pioneer Tricky continues to surprise on the rewarding new collection Different When It's Silent, which is heavy on collaborators.
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Read the new @adamgnade.bsky.social book. It might help you stay sane. www.popmatters.com/wild-horse-s...
Adam Gnade's 'Wild Horse Shit' Encourages Joyful Resistance » PopMatters
Cult novelist Adam Gnade's latest, Wild Horse Shit, wrestles with the state of the world, encouraging untamed joy in the face of fascism.
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It’s me, talking about my favorite record of the 00s.
PopMatters@popmatters.com · 3w agoTV on the Radio's 2006 album, 'Return to Cookie Mountain', is a savage critique of Republican regimes that retains an unnerving relevance.
"If people wanted you to write warmly about them, they should have behaved better." -- Anne Lamott
Saw @deathcabforcutie.bsky.social last night and it was unbelievably great! So thrilled to hear deep cuts like Title Track and Photo Booth. The new record rules, too. I love this band so much.
Which records would you say are the best albums of 2026 so far?
The Best Albums of 2026 So Far » PopMatters
We scoured the planet to find some of the best albums of 2026. As usual, our gaze is cast across many different styles, but some our very favorites mash-up genres.
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Love the latest Adam Gnade book. The world is a terrible place right now, but we need each other and we need the everyday wins and joys to keep us going. @helloamerica.bsky.social @adamgnade.bsky.social
#2 Review of Dead Pioneers’ fiery Wagon Burner! @deadpioneers.bsky.social www.popmatters.com/dead-pioneer...
Dead Pioneers Seek to Unite and Fight on 'Wagon Burner' » PopMatters
The performance-art punks Dead Pioneers create protest music that unites and inspires, just in time for the United States' birthday.
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Two-fer Tuesday! #1 Review of the Jesse Malin memoir. www.popmatters.com/jesse-malin-... @akashicbooks.bsky.social @popmatters.com
Jesse Malin's Memoir Is the Tale of an Extraordinary Everyman » PopMatters
Jesse Malin’s adventures through NYC take Almost Grown's readers through hallowed music landmarks where he is found rubbing shoulders with legends with almost comic frequency.
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New Guided By Voices is perfect summer jams. www.popmatters.com/guided-by-vo... @popmatters.com
Guided by Voices' Latest Continues Their Hot Streak » PopMatters
Indie rock institution Guided by Voices' Crawlspace of the Pantheon is another winning chapter in a late-career run of high-quality releases.
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Interview with Gregg Deal of Dead Pioneers! Wagon Burner is coming for you on Friday! www.popmatters.com/gregg-deal-d... @deadpioneers.bsky.social @popmatters.com
Punching Nazi Teeth with Gregg Deal of Dead Pioneers » PopMatters
Performance artist-turned-punk Gregg Deal of Dead Pioneers talks about his band's new record and opening for Pearl Jam.
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Great new video and track from Unison. youtu.be/hIWG0HR9ETo?...
Unison : How'd You Get So Smart
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@bodyshopband.bsky.social interview on @popmatters.com ! Cool people, great music. www.popmatters.com/body-shop-in...
Chicago's Body Shop Will Make You Sweat and Think » PopMatters
Body Shop's sound blends danger and wit and a reputation for confrontational live shows. The music drips with danger and sex, but isn't just empty provocation.
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New UltraBomb record is the soundtrack to your summer of discontent. @popmatters.com www.popmatters.com/ultrabomb-br...
UltraBomb's Punk Legends Deliver a Fiery, Fun Time » PopMatters
There aren't enough great punk records coming out about the current hellscape, but UltraBomb's latest is certainly one of them.
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Greg Norton of UltraBomb and Husker Du interview! www.popmatters.com/ultrabomb-in...
UltraBomb on Minnesota, Hard Rock, and Being Unapologetic » PopMatters
UltraBomb's Greg Norton is unapologetic about his new LP, The Bridges that We Burn: "If you don't like my politics, you can listen to Kid Rock."
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My first paid piece of writing! It's an interview with my favorite local band going right now, tongue. Read and share!
Evan Minsker@see-saw.fun · 3mo agoAs someone who's spent a ton of time in Ypsilanti, it was very cool of Jason to come through with this Ypsi scene report that focuses on sludge punks TONGUE
New American Football review! www.popmatters.com/american-foo... @polyvinyl.bsky.social
American Football Expand Their Sound to Great Success on 'LP4' » PopMatters
The emo institution American Football incorporate alternative rock touchstones like the Cure on their latest superb collection, LP4.
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New Friko is windows down jams. www.popmatters.com/friko-someth...
Friko Deliver on the Exciting Promise of Their Debut » PopMatters
Buzzy Chicago band Friko go harder and prettier on their latest album, Something Worth Waiting For. It's destined to be loved by their ever-expanding fanbase.
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Check out my homies Cold Joys and their excellent new video! m.youtube.com/watch?v=SA6o...
COLD JOYS- PANIC BROOM (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
YouTube video by all i know
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Emo's Tigers Jaw are still interrogating life's joys and challenges, as well as the shifting perspectives that come with time.
Tigers Jaw Deliver a hooky, emotionally-charged LP » PopMatters
Lyrically, emo's Tigers Jaw are still interrogating life's joys and challenges, as well as the shifting perspectives that come with the passage of time.
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The Afghan Whigs' 'Black Love' Is an Underappreciated Masterpiece Thirty years ago, the Afghan Whigs doubled down on their obsessions with funk and soul to create a song cycle that’s closer to a concept album than it isn’t READ: tinyurl.com/BlackLove30
The Afghan Whigs' 'Black Love' Is an Underappreciated Masterpiece » PopMatters
Thirty years ago, the Afghan Whigs doubled down on their obsessions with funk and soul to create a song cycle that's closer to a concept album than it isn't.
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