“El Dorado” showcases Shakira’s golden mastery
Shakira’s eleventh LP, “El Dorado,” accomplishes a tough challenge for an artist of her stature. Being an international icon is a tough mountain to...
“Trumpeting Ecstasy” is a blistering shock wave of nihilistic rage
Before disregarding Full of Hell as a by-the-numbers grindcore, black metal, powerviolence or whatever extreme metal hybrid label you prefer (harsh grinding death is...
“Slowdive” and the graceful maturation of ‘90s shoegaze
“Slowdive” is the final act in what the band would liken to a cinematic representation of their musical journey. Fitting, that their debut EP...
Mary J. Blige reflects on heartbreak but evokes strength in “Strength of a Woman”
Following 2014’s critically acclaimed “The London Sessions,” Mary J. Blige released her 13th album, “Strength of a Woman” on April 28. Rewritten following her divorce with now...
Andrea Bocelli “Passione” Review
Renowned vocalist Celine Dion once said, “If God could sing, He would sound like Andrea Bocelli.” “Passione,” the latest addition to Bocelli’s internationally recognized...
Paramore fights through loss and depression with new synth-pop album “After Laughter”
Every time a well-established band comes out with a new record, a wave of fans come out of their dark corridors and proclaim that the band have lost...
Under The Radar: Issue 05
Artist: Xavier Omar
Listeners looking for alternative R&B that’s a little more thoughtful and vocally developed than artists such as PARTYNEXTDOOR and Bryson Tiller, can...
Under the Radar: Haroula Rose, Snoh Aalegra and Injury Reserve
The Highlander appreciates artists in all forms, even those less renown. As such, in our "Under the Radar" series, we bring light to the...
Spencer Radcliffe & Everyone Else explore the magic of collaboration on “Enjoy the Great...
In bridging his work as a solo artist and inviting a whole gaggle of friends, Spencer Radcliffe’s acute songwriting capabilities are broadened with “Enjoy...
Big Sean brings us into his life and aims to motivate on “I Decided”
At 28 years old, Detroit rapper Big Sean has certainly come a long way from humble beginnings. With poppy, lyrically shallow singles like “Dance...