★★★★☆ Indie pop-rock band and trio Wallow’s most recent extended play, “Remote,” serves as an escapist break from the hazy, … [Read more...] about LA Trio Wallows Serve Uplifting, Dreamy Pop on ‘Remote’ EP
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21 Savage and Metro Boomin Reunite in Sonically Impressive, Amusing ‘Savage Mode II’
★★★★☆ With unorthodox trap beats, energetic flows and multiple appearances by iconic actor Morgan Freeman, 21 Savage’s most recent … [Read more...] about 21 Savage and Metro Boomin Reunite in Sonically Impressive, Amusing ‘Savage Mode II’
EP Roundup: 3 Artists Inspire With Innovative Cross-Genre Beats
As the lull of fall classes begins to settle in, there have been several new EP releases that have proven to be an exciting counter to the … [Read more...] about EP Roundup: 3 Artists Inspire With Innovative Cross-Genre Beats
Taylor Swift Returns to Form With Minimalist Production, Nuanced Storytelling on ‘folklore’
★★★★☆ I’m 7 years old again, telling my mom to keep the car engine running so we can finish the song “Teardrops on My Guitar,” hoping … [Read more...] about Taylor Swift Returns to Form With Minimalist Production, Nuanced Storytelling on ‘folklore’
Angel Olsen’s ‘All Mirrors’ Weaves Glimmering Masterpiece
★★★★★ Angel Olsen’s penchant for dramatic, rhapsodic melodies that crescendo into cathartic ecstasy intensifies across her latest … [Read more...] about Angel Olsen’s ‘All Mirrors’ Weaves Glimmering Masterpiece
Summer Walker Exudes Passion, Self-Worth on Debut Album
★★★★★ In her debut studio album “Over It,” Summer Walker shows her range as an emerging R&B artist exploring complex themes such as … [Read more...] about Summer Walker Exudes Passion, Self-Worth on Debut Album
Zac Brown Band Makes Country Music With Mainstream Appeal
★★★★★ Zac Brown Band, famous for the feel-good country song “Chicken Fried,” makes a bold departure from the status quo of the country … [Read more...] about Zac Brown Band Makes Country Music With Mainstream Appeal
YouTube Star dodie Releases Hauntingly Beautiful EP ‘Human’
★★★★☆ Guilt, loss, frustration, oh my! Rather than maintaining a facade of perfection, British singer-songwriter dodie, formally known as … [Read more...] about YouTube Star dodie Releases Hauntingly Beautiful EP ‘Human’
Kelela Offers a Radical Reinterpretation of R&B on ‘TAKE ME A_PART, THE REMIXES’
Released on the one-year anniversary of her debut album, “Take Me Apart,” Kelela’s “TAKE ME A_PART, THE REMIXES” brings together a massive … [Read more...] about Kelela Offers a Radical Reinterpretation of R&B on ‘TAKE ME A_PART, THE REMIXES’
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Kamikaze’
★★★★☆ Eminem lashes out at anyone and everyone on his latest album “Kamikaze,” reacting fiercely to the disappointing commercial and … [Read more...] about ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Kamikaze’