I recently rewatched the indie cult-classic “Garden State” the other weekend. The air finally felt cold enough and the leaves yellow enough. Really, I wanted to hear the soundtrack, the same one that won a Grammy. It really is so special, full of perfectly...
I was a huge Taylor Swift fan growing up–my first iPod only had two full albums on it: One Direction’s debut album and "1989". Those two albums played on repeat, much to my mom’s chagrin, and though my music taste has changed in the last 12 years, I never stopped...
In my eyes, McKinley Dixon has occupied a special place in music ever since the 2023 release of his critically acclaimed “Beloved, Paradise, Jazz.” Hearing that album for the first time was truly an eye-opening moment. I was instantly blown away by the sheer...
EUSEXUA IS A PRACTICE EUSEXUA IS A STATE OF BEING EUSEXUA IS THE PINNACLE OF HUMAN EXPERIENCE These words appear on screen for a few seconds at the end of every music video released by FKA twigs during her current album cycle, aptly titled “Eusexua.” "Eusexua,"...
The name "Geordie Greep" might strike you as a name belonging to the protagonist of some long-forgotten Dickens novel. In truth, the name belongs to one of the most exciting voices in the landscape of modern experimental rock. Geordie Greep is the former frontman of...
GEL's new EP, Persona, simply shreds. GEL is always noisy but never overdo it. Every scream, drum, or strum is with purpose. Their previous EP and LP's cemented them as the next big thing in hardcore and Persona really shows their growth as a band and their unique...
"I left louisiana some 60 years ago, bought me a one way ticket to sweet home chicago...I dont say too much, let my guitar do the talking" sure is a powerful way to start your 34th studio album. In his newest album, The Blues Don't Lie, industry proclaimed godfather...
Lizzo’s new album, Special, is the perfect empowerment album. Dripping with positivity, the album is relentless with its uplifting lyrics and themes, intensifying with each song that passes. You may have heard About Damn Time on TikTok and why it went so viral is...
The sophomore record from Aussie indie songstress Stella Donnelly is a down-to-earth exploration of self, through her compassionate and nurturing outlook on life’s biggest questions. Her debut had more of a tongue-and-cheek cynicism, while Flood feels like she’s...
When J.I.D. dropped DiCaprio 2 in 2018, he quickly became one of rap’s biggest up and coming names, which is why nobody expected him to wait four years to release his follow up. Despite an impressive run of features and singles, J.I.D. seemed hesitant to put out his...