This extended play was released on March 1st this year. I’ve been following Stik Figa since 2019, and I haven’t come across a single project […]
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…
Rhymefest’s New Album: A Deep Dive into “Blue Collar Conversations”
This album was released on February 9th this year. Rhymefest is, of course, most famous for being a writer for Kanye West for many years. […]
A Review of “Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys” – A Powerful Documentary on ODB’s Life and Legacy
I recently had the opportunity to watch the new feature-length documentary about ODB called “Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys,” and I wanted […]
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 first reviewed it in July […]
A Must-Listen: S. Reidy’s New Single
I received an email from Bandcamp about S. Reidy’s new single last night. The description on Bandcamp called the song “a poem in love, stillness, […]
I Love You So F***ing Much: Glass Animals’ Evolution from Tropical Pop to Crunchy Rock
“The sequel’s gonna hurt,” Dave Bayley sings before ‘Show Pony,’ the opening track of Glass Animals’ fourth album, I Love You So F***ing Much, bursts […]
Paul Simon’s Graceland: A Groundbreaking Fusion of Cultures and Sounds
With Graceland, Paul Simon brilliantly merged his perceptive songwriting with the rich, little-known mbaqanga music of South Africa, creating a captivating fusion that re-engaged his […]
The Birth of Electro: Kraftwerk’s Autobahn
Though Kraftwerk’s first three albums were groundbreaking in their own right, Autobahn is where the group’s hypnotic electronic pulse truly came into its own. The […]
The Unprecedented Innovation of DJ Shadow’s Endtroducing…..
Growing up in suburban California, DJ Shadow approached hip-hop as a groundbreaking musical innovation rather than a vehicle for social protest. This perspective helps explain […]
Collected Works, Vol. 1 (1989-1997): A Comprehensive Look at Cranes’ Evolving Sound
Cranes have carved out a unique niche in alternative music with their haunting and enigmatic sound, characterized by Alison Shaw’s distinctively ethereal voice. Their music, […]
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