Reviews
The Kayfabe Reveal Review: Ghais Guevara Stops Acting (Finally)
An unflinching exploration of identity and truth as Ghais Guevara sheds his fictional mask and confronts reality head-on in The Kayfabe Reveal. There’s a specific kind of silence... more »
Bruno Mars’ The Romantic Review: “The Romantic” Isn’t That Romantic
Bruno Mars’ The Romantic wants safe, shiny devotion—but The Romantic keeps dodging real feeling, even when the hooks beg it to commit. Bruno Mars finally drops a solo album again, and... more »
Forever Beyond Review: Black Lung Aim for the Stars (and Actually Mean It)
Forever Beyond isn’t just spacey fuzz—Black Lung use “Forever Beyond” to turn stoner doom into real-world catharsis without losing the hook. Some albums want to sound huge. Forever Beyond... more »
Harry Styles’ Kiss All The Time Review: Disco, Privacy, and a Weird Glow
Harry Styles turns Kiss All The Time into a bright, guarded pop diary—disco when it counts, evasive when it doesn’t. This album doesn’t sound like a celebrity trying to “reinvent”... more »
ELIZA’s Darkening Green Review: A Soft Punch in Concrete Boots
Darkening Green turns city numbness into a blunt wake-up call—tender, accusatory, and weirdly comforting when it probably shouldn’t be. This album doesn’t “invite you in.” It clocks you in... more »
cash rich Review: Snake Eyes Make Grit-Pop Sound Weirdly Expensive
cash rich is Snake Eyes turning lockdown escape energy into tight, loud scenes—punk snaps, pop hooks, and a spoken-word gut check that actually sticks. Some debut albums introduce... more »
Mutiny After Midnight: Sturgill Simpson’s Disco Detour (Yes, Really)
Mutiny After Midnight turns Sturgill Simpson into a late-night disco menace—anti-streaming swagger, horny jokes, and a band built for 3 a.m. problems. Sturgill Simpson teases Mutiny... more »
Help (2) Benefit Album: Famous People Rock Out, Surprisingly on Purpose
Help (2) turns the benefit compilation into a real playlist again—big names, weird covers, and new originals that actually feel like Help (2), not brand synergy. Most benefit albums... more »
When It All Falls Down Review: Jakhari Smith Turns Grief Into Homework
When It All Falls Down is Jakhari Smith turning depression, family voices, and survival math into songs—sometimes clumsy, sometimes brutally direct. Some albums invite you in. When It... more »
Mutiny After Midnight Review: A Dance Record That Picks a Fight
Mutiny After Midnight isn’t “fun” by accident—it’s Johnny Blue Skies turning panic, politics, and self-diagnosis into groove as a survival tactic. Some albums ease you in. Mutiny After... more »
Varials “Where The Light Leaves” Review: A Villain Arc With Breakdowns
Varials’ Where The Light Leaves delivers metalcore with unflinching impact, blending relentless heaviness and emotional intensity in a raw, powerful statement. Some albums want to be... more »
Bruno Mars The Romantic Review: Retro-Soul, Zero Shame, Big Flowers
Bruno Mars’ The Romantic doubles down on retro-soul pleasure—disco frosting up front, then a slow-dance sermon that dares you to roll your eyes. Some albums try to impress you. The... more »
KJADE’s On Everything I Love Review: Chaos With a Pulse (Sorry)
On Everything I Love isn’t “vulnerable rap”—it’s a moving target. KJADE makes identity feel like a crime scene you’re still standing in. Some albums greet you at the door. On... more »
Alt Som Finnes Review: Bizarrekult Turns Black Metal Into a Stress Test
Alt Som Finnes is Bizarrekult’s third album, and it’s less “songs” than controlled collapses—Norwegian black metal with post-metal nerve and zero chill. Bizarrekult has been around in... more »
Bruno Mars “The Romantic” Review: Retro-Soul So Polished It’s Suspicious
Bruno Mars’ The Romantic bets everything on retro-soul craft and shameless sincerity—then dares you to call it corny. It mostly wins. If giving people exactly what they came... more »
KJADE Album Review: *On Everything I Love* Is a Panic Attack With Purpose
Blunt take on the KJADE album: it drops you mid-crisis, dares you to keep up, and turns pain into a currency it refuses to spend cheaply. Some albums introduce themselves. This KJADE... more »
Alt Som Finnes Review: Bizarrekult Turns Black Metal Into Weather
Alt Som Finnes sounds like Bizarrekult weaponizing Norwegian black metal—frostbite riffs, post-metal swells, and mood swings that actually land. Some albums feel like a setlist. Alt... more »
Midnight in Houston Review: Sexy Dice Rolls and One Random Reality Check
Midnight in Houston tries to turn lust and gambling into a full night story—then swerves into social commentary like it forgot what room it’s in. This is one of those records that clearly... more »