A Tribe Called Quest returns with triumphant glory
Legendary hip-hop outfit A Tribe Called Quest returns to the music scene after an 18-year hiatus with “We Got It from Here… Thank You 4 Your Service.” The record spans 16 tracks and features...
Powerful hooks, emotive lyrics define the Fray’s “Helios”
From desperately attempting to save the soul of a person struggling with drug addiction to doubting the benevolence of a supposedly kind and nurturing God, the Fray have taken us through some of life’s...
With ‘Pom Pom’ Ariel Pink invites us to relive the past
Ariel Pink has delivered the album Foxygen’s “… And Star Power” should have been. Freed of his backing band Haunted Graffiti (partially responsible for his previous outings, the generally acclaimed “Mature Themes” and “Before...
Kali Uchis and SZA bring the heat with “fue mejor”
On Sept. 29, the highly anticipated collaboration between artists, Kali Uchis and SZA came into fruition in a new rendition of "fue mejor." It’s the final single released off of Uchis' Latin pop and...
David Crosby “Croz” Review
After 20 years without releasing an album, the legendary David Crosby has finally returned with his new release, “Croz.” For those unfamiliar with the man, Crosby is the founding band member of two legendary...
Do you have ‘3 Boys’ to talk to?
Soul and heavenly vocals surround the tunes of Omar Apollo. Recently coming off a Best New Artist Grammy nomination, Apollo has risen from the ground up to bless his fans with alternative R&B, pop...
Green Day “¡Dos!” Review
So let me set something straight—I consider myself a pretty big Green Day fan. I’ve defended the band when people said they sucked, and I still think that their lyrical themes are far more...
The Avett Brothers “The Magpie and the Dandelion” Review
Over the past few years, folk music has been making a comeback — with a big change. Rock’s influence has added new guitar riffs and edgy vocals. The Avett Brothers thrive on this change....
Beach Fossils “Clash the Truth” Review
During the rise of chillwave, circa 2009 and 2010, many bands that were high on the wistful atmosphere of the genre started up a burgeoning dream-pop scene that has survived to present day. Of...
Newcomer Meghan Trainor is off to a good start with ‘Title’
The year 2014 was a big year for 21-year-old Meghan Trainor. The newcomer burst onto the scene with her smash hit “All About That Bass,” a retro-styled, upbeat track that quickly rose to the...