“The Chief” brings a personal and original sound to the hip-hop genre
“The Chief” is the debut studio album by Jidenna, the Nigerian-American hip-hop and R&B artist previously best known for his Grammy-nominated single, “Classic Man.”
The album starts strong with “A Bull’s Tale,” a song about...
Sam Smith and Demi Lovato combine forces in new single ‘I’m Ready,’ and bites...
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Sam Smith and Demi Lovato have individually proven their talents at producing empowering ballads and iconic dance jams, all while sounding amazing. When news came...
Shakira successfully incorporates mature themes in her new album
Shakira’s self-titled new album, “Shakira,” is a mixture of reggae, pop, Spanish and rock melodies combined with a few poetic and acoustic songs. This is the Colombian singer’s 10th studio album, and although she...
Laufey smashes yet another one of her sad ballad songs with her newest single,...
Since the release of her debut single, “Street By Street,” in 2020, Laufey has been rapidly rising in popularity and fame for her unique music. Since then, the singer has released two albums, “Everything...
Katy B “Little Red” Review
I initially felt pretty relaxed as I sat down to listen to Katy B’s sophomore album “Little Red,” but halfway through, I was energized and feeling the groove. The British-born, Mercury Prize-nominated artist brought...
Lana Del Rey reclaims her alt-pop crown with ‘Did you know that there’s a...
Lana Del Rey does it once again with her full-length LP, “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd.” The singer released a jewel of a record on March 24 following a...
“Pinegrove” gives you something to think about
“I should call my parents when I think of them / tell my friends when I love them / got too caught up in my own shit” sings the New Jersey-bred band Pinegrove, to...
Bleached “Ride Your Heart” Review
I have been waiting for “Ride Your Heart” for a few eons now, and after being teased with two seven-inch records, Bleached has finally released their first full length album––and it didn’t disappoint. The...
Though louder, the beauty in Girlpool’s vulnerability is still electrifying on “Powerplant”
Since forming in 2012, Girlpool — Harmony Tividad, then 18, and Cleo Tucker, 17 — have adhered to the age-old maxim that honesty is the greatest policy. Vulnerability, not technical know-how, has always been...
3rd Annual Radar Jamming Best Albums of 2012
For the past few years that I’ve been doing this list, I’d been able to identify a certain theme that had permeated the particular year’s music. When taking a look back at music in...