Reviews
KB’s Cannot Be Sold Is a Price List Disguised as a Testimony
KB turns Cannot Be Sold into an audit of clout, church, politics, and family—then dares you to argue with the receipt. Courtesy of Provident Label Group LLC. Some albums want to... more »
Allison Russell’s *Hour of Chaos* Review: Comfort Music With Teeth
Hour of Chaos sounds like a hug that checks your pulse first—then tells you, politely, to stop lying to yourself. I went into In the Hour of Chaos expecting another album where the... more »
The Xcerts Album Review: “Go Home” Never Sounded This Loud
Discover how The XCERTS' latest album blends upbeat rock sounds with vulnerable, heartfelt lyrics, creating a compelling and emotionally charged listening experience. The UK rock band, THE... more »
Within Album Review: Protest The Hero Return Like They Owe You Money
Within album hits fast, bruised, and weirdly heartfelt—Protest The Hero sound like they’re proving a point, not chasing a comeback. Protest The Hero don’t come back with a victory lap.... more »
Who Coppin Album Review: Larry June’s Chill Hustle Sermon (Too Calm?)
Who Coppin is Larry June turning spreadsheets into soul music—smooth enough to fool you, sharp enough to leave a mark. This record doesn’t kick the door in. It opens it, smiles, and... more »
Ambré PEYOTE Review: Desert Visions That Stay Parked (On Purpose)
Ambré PEYOTE turns slow-growth pain into tight scenes—cars, curses, exits. This review explains why the album refuses big catharsis and keeps its visions grounded. Here’s what PEYOTE... more »
Nao Yoshioka’s self album: soul-searching with a suitcase of mirrors
The self album isn’t a victory lap—it’s the sound of Nao Yoshioka quitting “growth” and finally telling the truth, even when it’s messy. Courtesy of Sweet Soul Records.
Avara’s “Why Do Women Jump in the Fire?”—the jump in fire is the point
An unfiltered listen to Avara’s jump in fire album: intimacy as self-immolation, love songs interrupted by death-talk, and street-level details that actually sting. Most albums about... more »
Boundaries “Yearning: the unbeautiful after” Album Review — Grief With Teeth
Boundaries’ Yearning Unbeautiful turns metalcore grief into blunt-force therapy—then buries some of its best riffs in a cramped mix. This album doesn’t show up asking to be understood. It... more »
Quicksand’s Psychics Album: Post-Hardcore Adults Still Hit Hard
The Psychics album doesn’t “return” so much as kick the door in—then calmly prove Quicksand never needed your permission to matter. Quicksand’s Bring On The Psychics doesn’t sound... more »
Syd Beard Review: Domestic Desire With a Holster (Yes, Really)
Exploring Syd’s intimate and domestic take on love and loyalty in her album Beard, where vulnerability meets routine in a slow-burning R&B narrative. Syd’s Beard doesn’t kick the door... more »
Kamal Album Review: “Everybody Else Manage?” Isn’t a Question, It’s a Threat
An unvarnished Kamal album that ditches the cozy lockdown whisper and stares at grief, work, love, and faith until they blink first. Courtesy of Neighbourhood Recordings. A lot of... more »
Emotional Junglist Review: Nia Archives Turns Heartbreak Into a Rave Trap
Emotional Junglist isn’t “jungle vs pop” — it’s Nia Archives stress-testing romance at unsafe BPMs, and it’s way messier than it sounds. Courtesy of Universal-Island Records Ltd.... more »
Rick Ross Set In Stone Review: Luxury Rap That Still Smells Like Gunpowder
Rick Ross’ Set In Stone stacks yachts, scars, and Miami mythmaking—then quietly admits the nightmares are real. Rick Ross doesn’t “return” on Set In Stone—he re-enters the room like he... more »
Menzingers Album: *Everything I Ever Saw* Is a Warm Hug With Teeth
The Menzingers album Everything I Ever Saw pretends it’s comfort-food punk—then sneaks in life-advice you didn’t ask for, and somehow it works. The first thing I noticed about... more »
As It Is Album Review: A Reunion That Sounds Suspiciously Like Therapy
As It Is returns with “As It Is,” a pop-punk reset that turns the As It Is reunion into a loud, hooky self-repair job—sometimes messy, mostly convincing. This self-titled As It Is... more »
Sock It 2 My Pocket Review: Rome Streetz Turns Payment Into a Threat
Sock It 2 hits like a hand outstretched—then clenched into a fist. Rome Streetz raps like energy costs interest, and he’s collecting. This album doesn’t open the door and invite you... more »
Fix Your Face Review: Masego Turns Heartbreak Into a Checkout Line
Fix Your Face is Masego using charm, grief, and old-school expectations like props—then daring you to call him on it. Masego has always had that “I’m joking… unless you’re listening... more »