When Guided by Voices started out as a part-time basement project in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Robert Pollard mastered the art of crafting […]
C,XOXO: Camila Cabello’s Bold Leap Into Hyperpop
In her latest album, C,XOXO, Camila Cabello embraces a new chapter of her career with an unapologetic, bleach-blonde transformation. The…
Rediscovering a Classic: Revisiting Jay Electronica’s 2007 EP
Released on July 2nd, 2007, this EP has become my all-time favorite extended play over the past eight years. I…
Wondercult Club: Ayumi Ishito’s Fearless Journey Through Experimental Jazz
New York-based saxophonist Ayumi Ishito has been leading her own quintet for nearly 15 years. *Wondercult Club*, her solo debut…
Johnny Cash’s Songwriter: A Rare and Revealing Posthumous Gem
The 2020s have been relatively quiet for estate-backed, posthumous Johnny Cash releases. Since his death in 2003, the major highlight was the expansive Unearthed box […]
Marsha Ambrosius Returns with Casablanco: A Lush, Sample-Laden Exploration of Love and Heartache
After the release of her third solo album, *Nyla*, in 2018, Marsha Ambrosius was content to remain in the background as a writer, producer, and […]
C,XOXO: Camila Cabello’s Bold Leap Into Hyperpop
In her latest album, C,XOXO, Camila Cabello embraces a new chapter of her career with an unapologetic, bleach-blonde transformation. The album marks a departure from […]
Valley of Abandoned Songs: The Felice Brothers’ Cohesive Journey Through Time
The Felice Brothers’ debut for Conor Oberst’s Million Stars imprint, *Valley of Abandoned Songs*, stands out for its impressive cohesion, despite being pieced together from […]
Imagine Dragons Reignite Their Energy on Loom
After the introspection of 2022’s deep double album *Mercury*, Imagine Dragons bring the energy back with their lively seventh set, *Loom*. Produced by the band […]
Megan Thee Stallion: A Heavy Crown
On her third studio album, **Megan**, global rap sensation Megan Thee Stallion showcases a more introspective side, trading her usual high-energy bravado for a heavier, […]
Wondercult Club: Ayumi Ishito’s Fearless Journey Through Experimental Jazz
New York-based saxophonist Ayumi Ishito has been leading her own quintet for nearly 15 years. *Wondercult Club*, her solo debut for 577 Records, is inspired […]
MoonDial: Pat Metheny’s Journey Through Acoustic Contemplation
MoonDial is Pat Metheny’s second consecutive solo guitar album, following 2023’s Dream Box, which featured electric guitar. During the extensive solo tour supporting Dream Box, […]
Bando Stone & the New World Review
Donald Glover had an impressive run using the name Childish Gambino. Transitioning from goofy, complicated backpack rap to psychedelic R&B auteur, oddball yet convincing trap-rapper […]
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