Matthew WatermanPutin’s war on Ukraine: a tragedy for Ukrainians, a disastrous miscalculation by Russia, and the…I haven’t written about Ukraine yet largely because I’m not sure who I should write for — American and European liberals who think this…Feb 26, 2022Feb 26, 2022
Matthew WatermanUnderstanding Ligeti’s Piano Concerto: Its Style and Key InfluencesGyörgy Ligeti’s Piano Concerto, first conceived in the late 1970s but written in earnest during the years 1985–1988, is one of the…May 18, 2021May 18, 2021
Matthew WatermanThe EHRC Report on Labour Antisemitism is a Mockery of JusticeForget the unabating spike in Covid-19 infections, the pandemic’s crushing toll on Britain’s poor and middle classes, Boris Johnson’s…Oct 31, 20201Oct 31, 20201
Matthew WatermanUnderstanding Emily’s D+EvolutionBassist and vocalist Esperanza Spalding’s 2016 album is a sprawling tapestry of musical and lyrical invention.Jan 29, 20201Jan 29, 20201
Matthew WatermanUnderstanding Pink Floyd’s “Jugband Blues”Syd Barrett’s last original release with Pink Floyd paints a haunting picture of his decaying mental state.Jan 19, 20202Jan 19, 20202