Reviews
Internet Killed: Marlon Craft’s Neighborhood Eulogy (Too Online to Hug)
An Internet Killed listen that turns Hell’s Kitchen nostalgia into a self-own—and it mostly works. Marlon Craft doesn’t make The Internet Killed the Neighborhood to “comment on... more »
Robber Robber “Two Wheels Move the Soul” Review: Panic, Grooves, No Seatbelt
Move the Soul turns displacement into jittery indie rock that refuses to settle—catchy enough to lure you in, weird enough to keep you tense. Some albums sound like an artist... more »
Slave Machine Review: Nervosa’s “Bigger Choruses” Era (Yes, Really)
Slave Machine by Nervosa delivers thrash and death metal with a confident new vocal approach and bigger, more impactful choruses without losing its aggressive edge. Nervosa has spent... more »
STBC Shifa Review: Healing Rap That Smells Like Subway Chai
STBC Shifa isn’t “self-care rap.” It’s broke, busy healing—building houses, feeding extra mouths, and turning nerd lore into community plans. Most albums about healing want candles and... more »
Masters of the Artistry Review: Bop Alloy’s “Reliable” Flex Is Weirdly Bold
Bop Alloy’s Masters of the Artistry is grown-rapper hip-hop that refuses to surprise you—and that stubborn calm is kind of the point. Here’s the setup you can hear in the seams: Bop... more »
Hagler Hearns Album Review: Rap Training Camp, No Ring Girls Allowed
Hagler Hearns turns boxing history into a work ethic sermon—sometimes inspiring, sometimes suffocating. Here’s what Hagler Hearns is really doing. There are rap albums that use boxing... more »
Burning World Neurosis Review: A Surprise Return That Refuses to Behave
Burning World Neurosis hits like a sealed-note confession—eight songs, a new voice, and a band sounding weirdly reborn instead of politely “back.” Most album releases now feel like... more »
Dads at End Album Review: Sole Sounds Like He Finally Quit Arguing
Dads at End turns Sole’s theory-brain into parent-brain—still angry, less performative, and weirdly practical when it counts. Some albums feel like an artist showing you their new... more »
The Undisputed Review: Nickelus F Stops Flexing and Starts Swinging
Discover how Nickelus F strips down his extensive career to deliver a raw, unapologetic hip-hop album that refuses to follow trends while showcasing sharp lyricism and gritty production.... more »
HATE ISLAND Album Review: Teller Bank$ Builds a Mansion Out of Guilt
HATE ISLAND isn’t a flex tape—it’s the sound of “making it” and realizing the ghosts came with the keys. Some artists put out a lot of music because they’re inspired. Teller Bank$ puts... more »
Scarred and Sacred Review: SOLCHLD Turns Poetry Into a Jazz Ambush
Scarred and Sacred isn’t “songs with spoken word”—it’s poetry calling the shots while jazz musicians orbit it. It’s intimate, blunt, and political on purpose. Some records feel like a... more »
Garden Dance Review: Rap Man Gavin Makes History Sound Uncomfortably Alive
Garden Dance feels like two continents sharing one lung—muddied loops, blunt memory, and verses that refuse to sit politely in the past. It’s funny how Garden Dance starts by not... more »
Engines of Demolition Review: Black Label Society’s Loudest Nap
Black Label Society’s twelfth album, Engines of Demolition, delivers familiar riffs but struggles with repetition and lack of inspiration, save for one standout track. It’s been a... more »
The Unyielding Season Review: Winterfylleth’s “Nature Sermon” Goes Loud
An in-depth exploration of Winterfylleth’s latest black metal album, The Unyielding Season, highlighting its unique blend of nature-inspired themes, melodic black metal, and... more »
Chief Keef Skeletor Review: Grandma Advice, Gun Talk, and Zero Apologies
Chief Keef Skeletor is grief dressed as flexing—kitchen-table memories cutting through chains, court dates, and the trap’s 24-hour clock. Some artists hit a milestone birthday and throw... more »
NAHreally EXTRA CHEESE Review: A Grown-Up Rap Album That Refuses to Flex
NAHreally’s EXTRA CHEESE turns desk-job dread into indie rap comfort food—warm beats, dense bars, and a little intentional corniness. Image credit: Four Finger Distro. Most rap albums want to... more »
MEMORIA in Blue Review: Noah Guy Turns Heartbreak Into Warm Static
MEMORIA in blue is a debut that dares you to like the rough edges—pandemic mic, couch-surf momentum, and songs that burn promises on purpose. Some albums politely explain who they are.... more »
Zavier Review: Fetty Wap’s “Fun” Comeback That Kinda Forgets Why
Zavier review of Fetty Wap’s post-release album: romance runs the show, but two tracks crack the door open on the real story—and it’s heavy. Here’s the thing: Zavier doesn’t sound like... more »