Evan Sawdey

Los Angeles

Interviews Editor at PopMatters

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The Eyes in Sam Wilkes' Head Sees the World Spinning 'Round " PopMatters

1 month ago | popmatters.com | Evan Sawdey

Uhlmann Johnson Wilkes International Anthem Sam Wilkes is not on TikTok, and that’s OK. Shortly before speaking to the Los Angeles-based bassist and avant-jazz figurehead, I did a quick search on the video-sharing app to see what people were posting about him, and outside of his records coming up on lists of recommendations for chilled-out records, one guy was out there challenging himself to “learn a Sam Wilkes bassline” every day.
The 50 best albums of 2024

2 months ago | msn.com | Evan Sawdey

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Measuring the impact The Beatles had on the world

2 months ago | msn.com | Evan Sawdey

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20 songs not authored by the band's main songwriter

Feb 13, 2025 | msn.com | Evan Sawdey

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25 times musicians switched up the formula with their act

Feb 3, 2025 | msn.com | Evan Sawdey
Bands that feature sibling bandmates

Feb 3, 2025 | msn.com | Evan Sawdey

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The Empty Excitement of the 2025 Grammy Awards

Feb 3, 2025 | popmatters.com | Evan Sawdey

The curse has been broken: Beyoncé finally won the Grammy for Album of the Year. While the Grammys have always been somewhat controversial as being designated as the one music award of merit (we’ll unashamedly defer to our own Best Music of 2024 as a viable North Star), any award show that runs this long will encounter any number of fans and historians.
The 25 most memorable one-album wonders

Jan 17, 2025 | msn.com | Evan Sawdey

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The 15 Best K-Pop Songs of 2024

Jan 15, 2025 | popmatters.com | Evan Sawdey

K-pop has had its share of scandals, controversies, and accusations of unfair label practices. Yet, 2024 was when it felt like some of the industry’s darkest machinations became alarmingly visible.
24 famous band members who went solo and couldn't find success

Jan 9, 2025 | msn.com | Evan Sawdey

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