Reviews
Blood Orange – ‘Essex Honey’ Review: A Stunning Reflection on the Meaning of Home
Explore Blood Orange’s ‘Essex Honey,’ a heartfelt journey into identity, loss, and the search for belonging through lush sounds and evocative storytelling. If you’ve ever found yourself... more »
Teyana Taylor’s Escape Room Review: A Tender, Nuanced Exploration of Love
An intimate dive into Teyana Taylor’s Escape Room reveals a heartfelt journey of survival, love, and self-discovery. Teyana Taylor has always been a figure wrapped in whispers of... more »
Royel Otis – ‘Hickey’ Review: A Sun-Kissed Journey Through Young Adulthood
Explore the vibrant vibes of Royel Otis’ latest album ‘Hickey’—a breezy, guitar-driven soundtrack to youth and heartache. If you’ve been tuning into the indie music scene lately, you’ve... more »
Laufey – ‘A Matter Of Time’ Review: Still Spellbinding with a Hint of Shadow
Laufey’s ‘A Matter Of Time’ blends enchanting orchestral jazz-pop with newfound shadows, revealing her evolving, deeper self. “It’s a matter of time until you find out who I truly am.”... more »
Wolf Alice – The Clearing Review: Embracing Peace in a Confident New Chapter
This Wolf Alice album review explores the clear, confident vibes of The Clearing, marking the band's growth and peace after years of musical evolution. There’s something profoundly... more »
Nourished By Time – ‘The Passionate Ones’ Review: A Welcoming and Deservedly Self-Assured Sound
Explore the confident evolution of Nourished By Time’s sophomore album, ‘The Passionate Ones,’ blending heartfelt storytelling and vibrant production. It’s been a decade-long journey for... more »
Deftones ‘Private Music’ Review: Another Career High from Rock’s Most Reliable Band
Experience the dynamic evolution of Deftones in their 10th album ‘Private Music’, blending metal, emotion, and genre-defying sounds with breathtaking precision. “We’ve been waiting here... more »
Water From Your Eyes – ‘It’s A Beautiful Place’ Review: A Portal to a Strange Alien World
Step into a futuristic soundscape as Water From Your Eyes blend experimental vibes with sci-fi themes in their bold new album. There’s something undeniably magnetic about starting an... more »
Dijon – ‘Baby’ Review: Bold Comeback Pushes Boundaries of Pop and Production
Dijon's 'Baby' marks a fearless return, blending experimental production with masterful pop songwriting in a truly restless album. It’s been a solid four years since Dijon’s debut album... more »
Mahalia’s ‘Luvergirl’ EP Review: A Fresh, Flirty Take on Love and Heritage
Explore Mahalia’s renewed sound and vibrant love themes on her ‘Luvergirl’ EP that blends dancehall vibes with soulful R&B. Anyone who’s followed Mahalia knows she’s utterly obsessed... more »
Kaytranada – ‘Ain’t No Damn Way!’ Review: Commanding the Dancefloor with Instinct and Precision
Kaytranada’s new album solidifies his groove mastery, directing the dancefloor with sharp instinct and flawless precision. If you've been following Kaytranada’s journey, you know he’s no... more »
Key – ‘Hunter’ Review: Camp and Chaos Collide on This Boundary-Pushing Album
Explore how Key’s new album ‘Hunter’ pushes K-pop’s boundaries with a thrilling mix of camp, chaos, and innovative soundscapes. Jumping into Hunter feels like stepping into a whirlwind of... more »
Amaarae – ‘Black Star’ Review: A Dizzying Pop Fantasia That Flips the Script
Amaarae’s ‘Black Star’ reinvents Afropop with bold, unfiltered energy and a vibrant blend of genres that celebrate love and self-expression. If you’ve been following Amaarae, you know she’s... more »
Ethel Cain – ‘Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You’ Review: A Heartbreaking Descent Wrapped in Love
An emotionally charged journey through Ethel Cain's haunting prequel album, showcasing love amid devastation and loss. When your debut album ends with your alter ego brutally... more »
Yves – ‘Soft Error’ Review: A Distinctive Artist You Shouldn’t Underestimate
Yves’ solo journey deepens with ‘Soft Error,’ an electronic-pop EP that explores fragile emotions through glitchy digital soundscapes. When Yves, formerly of the K-pop girl group Loona,... more »
Sasha Keable ‘Act Right’ Review: R&B Reimagined with Grit, Grace, and Heart
Experience the soulful evolution of Sasha Keable as she reshapes modern R&B with raw emotion and captivating artistry in her latest EP, ‘Act Right’. If you’ve followed the UK’s... more »
For Those I Love – ‘Carving The Stone’ Review: A Raw, Complex Portrait of Modern Irish Life
Dive into the vivid exploration of Dublin’s struggles and spirit in For Those I Love’s ‘Carving The Stone,’ a stirring blend of poetry and production. “Where’s the pride in this city?... more »
BABYMETAL – ‘Metal Forth’ Review: A Bold, Star-Studded Expansion of Their Metal Universe
BABYMETAL’s ‘Metal Forth’ pushes metal boundaries with epic collaborations and fresh sounds, showing their fearless evolution in the genre. For 15 years, BABYMETAL have carved a genuinely... more »