Articles written by Matthew McMain Martin

Oct 2, 2007

The New Pornographers' Power Pop: Canada's Premiere Indie Rock Band Tours the States

Category: Indie Rock Music

Interview with A.C. Newman of The New Pornographers about his smart and catchy songs, with Dan Bejar and Neko Case, making a mature power pop indie rock sound. more...

Sep 9, 2007

Indie Rocker Paleo's Song Diary: On Tour with Paleo, Indie and Folk Singer, after his Song Diary

Category: Folk Music (general)

Interview with Paleo after coming off his song-a-day Song Diary project. Now that it's over with, a prolific singer/songwriter has to find his muse again. more...

Sep 1, 2007

Simian Mobile Disco's Debut Album: Attack Decay Sustain Release: Dance party analog fun

Category: Current Pop Music

Review of Simian Mobile Disco's album "Attack Decay Sustain Release," some of the silliest, most fun serious music released lately. more...

Aug 27, 2007

Larry Doyle's High School: I Love You, Beth Cooper's Nerd Love Story

Category: American Fiction (general)

Review of Larry Doyle's new book "I Love You , Beth Cooper," and its nerd love story reminiscent of many teenage sex romp films. more...

Aug 15, 2007

Joshua Ferris' Office Novel: The Cubicle Workers in Then We Came to the End

Category: American Fiction (general)

Review of Joshua Ferris' book "Then We Came to the End" with references to Joseph Heller, The Office, and Office Space, all about lousy cubicle jobs. more...

Oct 2, 2007

Loudon Wainwright, Storyteller: Father of Rufus and Martha; Mischievous Folk Songwriter

Category: Folk Music (general)

Interview with Loudon Wainwright, smart and clever songwriter who sings about roadkill, reluctant pirates, and his own funeral, in songs both hilarious and poignant. more...

Sep 1, 2007

Author George Saunders' Nonfiction: The Braindead Megaphone: Essays, Articles, and Travelogues

Category: Political Science Books

Review of George Saunders' new collection of essays "The Braindead Megaphone," as it travels from Dubai to Nepal to the U.S./Mexico border to right here at home. more...

Aug 28, 2007

You Say Party! We Say Die!: Lose All Time vs. Karen O and The Grates

Category: Rock Music (general)

Review of YSPWSD's sophomore "Lose All Time", guest-starring Karen O and The Grates, and how shrieking dance rocker girls are stereotyped. more...

Aug 24, 2007

Douglas Coupland's The Gum Thief: New Novel Explores Characters in Aimless Transit

Category: Canadian Fiction (general)

Review of Douglas Coupland's forthcoming novel "The Gum Thief," with analysis of Coupland's output, including Generation X, Miss Wyoming, and JPod. more...