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BILLBOARD | South Florida-based rapper Denzel Curry finds the perfect bridge between projects on the 18-minute EP UNLOCKED. By expertly combining witty bars with dynamic production from Kenny Beats, the EP fulfills each artists potential.

Denzel Curry Displays Intensity, Wordplay on ‘UNLOCKED’

By Allan Navarro February 20, 2020

★★★★☆ Underground rapper Denzel Curry continues to display his Miami origins across his first project of 2020, “UNLOCKED.” Featuring production from underground producer Kenny Beats across...

BILLBOARD | Although some of the tracks off of Justin Biebers changes give his fans the emotional vulnerability they have come to expect, songs like Yummy and All Around Me fall short of expectations.

Justin Bieber Matures Emotionally, Lacks Depth on ‘Changes’

By Grace Vainisi February 20, 2020

★★★☆☆ Justin Bieber broke his five-year hiatus with his new album released on Valentine’s Day, an appropriate drop date considering “Changes” focuses on love. Much has changed for the...

@TAMEIMPALA/INSTAGRAM | Australian multi-instrumentalist Kevin Parker returns to form with The Slow Rush. Pulling away from Tame Impalas melancholic roots, the album offers a more joyous and ambitious view of the future

Tame Impala Perfect Temporal, Atmospheric Sound on ‘The Slow Rush’

By Gabrielle Irwin February 20, 2020

★★★★★ Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker has time on his mind. His new album “The Slow Rush” could not be more aptly named, as it kept fans waiting for five years since the release of “Currents.”...

ALEXANDRA BRUNJES/THE HOYA | British Indie Pop Singer brought his trademark relatability to The Anthem on Wednesday Feb. 12. Combining colorful set design with personable lyrics and performance styles, Rex connects with his crowd in ways that few acts can match.

Rex Orange County Brings Color, Spirit to The Anthem

By Alexandra Brunjes February 14, 2020

At just 21 years old, Alexander O’Connor, better known by his stage name Rex Orange County, is making waves on his first solo headlining tour in support of his third studio album, “Pony.”  The...

@070Shake/NSTAGRAM | Mixing atmospheric production and empowered vocal deliveries, 070 Shake refines her star power on her debut album. Her innovative sound provides a new voice into the hip-hop landscape, and escapes the shadow of GOOD Music contemporaries like Kanye West and Pusha T

Enigmatic Artist 070 Shines on Her Debut LP ‘Modus Vivendi’

By Allan Navarro February 7, 2020

New Jersey-based rapper and singer 070 Shake proves her star power on her debut album “Modus Vivendi” released Jan. 17. By combining her dynamic singing voice with powerful lyrics about relationship...

@HARRYSTYLES/INSTAGRAM | Harry Styles sophomore album has a saccharine quality to it that makes the singer more relatable than ever. Combining lyrics about love lost with catchy melodies, the former One Direction member creates a fantastic project.

Harry Styles Showcases Emotional Fragility on Sophomore Album

By Grace Vainisi January 30, 2020

★★★★★ With his second solo album “Fine Line,” Harry Styles exudes vulnerability and authenticity with a hybrid of classic rock and soft pop. The specificity of his lyrics about his romantic...

@KHUSHIMUSIC / Instagram | The debut album from English producer, Strange Seasons brings an atmospheric and stripped-down sound to music that makes him a distinct voice in the singer-songwriter field.

British Producer Khushi Shines on Debut Solo Album

By Kira Pomeranz January 30, 2020

★★★★★ Producer Kalim Patel’s musical project Khushi pulls the eclectic artist out of years of silence and showcases his breathtaking vocals and production. “Strange Seasons” marks Khushi’s...

MAC MILLERS WEBSITE | On Circles, Mac Miller sound is more complete than ever. His combination of hip-hop with singer-songwriter music offers something distinct to his music, even posthumously

‘Circles’ Offers Fitting Culmination to Mac Miller’s Career

By Kelton Miller January 24, 2020

★★★★★ Pittsburgh artist Mac Miller’s posthumous album, “Circles,” dropped last Friday to an outpouring of acclaim from critics, fans and fellow artists. The album, an extension of 2018’s...

British Artist Arlo Parks Shows Dynamic Lyricism on Debut EP

British Artist Arlo Parks Shows Dynamic Lyricism on Debut EP

By Yu Young Lee December 5, 2019

In her new EP “Sophie,” 19-year-old singer Arlo Parks quietly bares her soul to anyone who will listen. With simple, groovy beats and to-the-point, biting lyrics, Parks meditates on a youth defined...

ALLAN NAVARRO / THE HOYA | Pop rap group BROCKHAMPTON delivered energy and seamless chemistry at their Nov. 25 concert at The Anthem. The group struck the perfect balance between hard-hitting bars and more downtrodden and powerful melodies.

BROCKHAMPTON Shows Chemistry at The Anthem

By Allan Navarro December 5, 2019

Pop-rap group BROCKHAMPTON captivated The Anthem on Nov. 25 as part of their Heaven Belongs to You Tour and in promotion of their 2019 album “GINGER.” The group’s live performance struck an excellent...

@FKATWIGS/TWITTER | Electronic artist FKA twigs cultivates a complex listening experience on MAGDALENE, expressing strength and independence alongside vulnerability and sensitivity.

FKA twigs Radiates Emotion, Complexity on ‘MAGDALENE’

By Timothy McNulty November 15, 2019

★★★★★ On FKA twigs’ sophomore release “MAGDALENE,” the artist takes the best of her past work and delivers a project that shows the London-based electronic pop artist at her strongest....

@IAMJONSI/TWITTER  |  Although the performances emotional intensity paled in comparison to its strong start, Jónsi and Alex captivated their audience with their new experimental sounds.

Jónsi and Alex Entrance Audience With Ambient Music at Lincoln Theatre

By Emma Ginsberg October 31, 2019

Ten years after its initial release date, duo Jónsi & Alex’s ambient album “Riceboy Sleeps” still provides a transient and beautiful auditory experience, in an emotional, intense and sound-focused...

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