Peter Sagar, more widely known as HOMESHAKE, delivers yet another sexy and smooth studio album with his latest release, “Fresh Air,” which creates a crisp and intimate ambience. The ex-Mac Demarco guitarist found his solo career under the moniker, HOMESHAKE: An artist whose songs mix various elements of R&B and lo-fi indie pop to produce a dream-like nostalgia while...
Searching for new music can be very intimidating due to a plethora of artists and genres available to choose from. However, searching for new music can also be the most rewarding experience when you discover that hidden gem of a song or artist. This search for new music is difficult for most genres, but there is no such music...
After a five-year wait, the Japandroids released their anticipated album, “Near to the Wild Heart of Life,” on Jan. 27. The lead single of the album, “Near to the Wild Heart of Life,” is a catchy song with punk rock elements such as loud, but simple compositions reminiscent of Blink-182. Compared to the rest of the album, the lead...
Divine Council UTR
Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Divine Council comes at you with a more laidback spin on the traditional Atlanta trap sound, with beats similar to those of artists that have become staples of the game. Using unique cadences and clever rhymes that are sure to get a smile out of you if nothing else, Divine Council are...
U.K. grime has been poised for a U.S. takeover for at least a year now — last year, Skepta’s “Konnichiwa” was the first grime album to debut on Billboard 200, reaching number 160. Furthermore, Drake’s decision to sign with grime label Boy Better Know Records (BBK) as well as his friendship with Skepta suggested that this genre will finally...
The xx’s third album, “I See You,” was released on Jan. 13, 2017 and is the band’s first project in four years. Compared to 2012’s “Coexist,” their third album experiments in the dance and electronic genre, yet still holds the indie sound that is present in their past albums.
The first track, “Dangerous” experiments with different instruments while creating a...
Cherry Glazerr, in a word, is kick-ass. The female-fronted alternative punk rock band’s newest record, “Apocalipstick,” is proof of that. An album packed with fuzzy and aggressive guitar riffs, and lead singer and guitarist Clementine Creevy’s emotional and, sometimes screechy (in a good way), vocals makes their third record a great continuation in their catalogue for a bright future....
Everyone has heard it by now— “Bad and Boujee” by Migos’ has been dominating the
charts ever since its release early in December. This track has gone on to be Migos’ most popular song to date, with the refrain becoming ubiquitous over social media, and causing a lot of anticipation for their full length project. Consisting of Quavo, Takeoff and...
2016 was a landmark year for Donald Glover. The actor, screenwriter, comedian, rapper and singer came into the year most recognized for his acting roles on the NBC show “Community” and in the feature length, Oscar-nominated film, “The Martian.” Musically, he had already established a firm fanbase of hip-hop heads who knew him better under the alias of Childish...
Code Orange have built themselves up as a unique act among a sea of, as drummer and vocalist Jami Morgan puts it, “bargain bin fucking deathcore bands.” Their music meshes elements of hardcore, death metal, grunge and industrial, wearing their influences on their sleeve as they develop as artists. Their sophomore album, 2014’s “I Am King,” saw the group...