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James Reed

Reed is a pop music critic covering everything from indie rock and folk to Latin pop and hip-hop. He previously worked at The Standard-Times of New Bedford and graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with degrees in journalism and Spanish.

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ALBUM REVIEW | INDIE ROCK

The National, ‘Trouble Will Find Me’

By James Reed , Globe Staff

Frontman and songwriter Matt Berninger conveys a lot of emotion in his laconic delivery, which creates a nervous tension in the music.

summer | country music

Jason Aldean finds his own path to the big leagues

By James Reed , Globe Staff

When the country superstar comes to Fenway Park, he arrives as one of the summer’s most hotly anticipated acts.

Iron & Wine makes a spirited return with ‘Ghost on Ghost’

By James Reed , Globe Staff

Creative restlessness and a sense of adventure are at the heart of Sam Beam’s latest album.

High Five

Joan Wasser on the future

By James Reed , Globe Staff

Asked to name five things that are inspiring her next album, Joan Wasser was appalled by what initially sprang to mind.