Five stars, four albums, One Direction
Once a band of five strangers put together by Simon Cowell on the X Factor in 2010, One Direction has made their name within the music industry indestructible — four years and four albums...
Rex Orange County’s “Pony” is an excellent addition to his lovestruck discography
Indie artist Alexander O’Connor (better known as Rex Orange County) released his third album, titled “Pony,” to much fan anticipation. Although this is Rex’s first album release with Sony Music, his musical integrity remains...
Mat Zo “Damage Control” Review
When the thought of a music album crosses one’s mind, it is usually defined by a potpourri of an artist’s recent works thrown together in a 10 to 15 track conglomerate. But with his...
Pallett’s “In Conflict” is one of the most honest records of the year
Owen Pallett is known as somewhat of a musical academic, penning numerous essays deconstructing elements of different popular songs to explain why they work and don’t work. And in his spare time, he is...
Why you should listen to ‘Why Would I Watch’
Hot Mulligan has been quite the up-and-coming band in the emo/pop punk scene since the release of their popular album “you’ll be fine” in 2020. Following the release of the successful single “Drink Milk...
Weezer brings back nostalgic vibes with “The White Album”
“The White Album” was partially a relief to me. With a legendary band like Weezer that has been around for so long, the release of a new album feels sentimental because listeners feel like...
Rihanna’s long-awaited “ANTI” delivers
Even with the release of a long-awaited new album, it’s a little misleading to say she’s back — given that she never left. Although “ANTI” is Rihanna’s first release since 2012’s “Unapologetic,” the Barbadian...
“Cherry Bomb” a not-so-sweet creation
Tyler the Creator, devilish mastermind behind the Odd Future label, is back with his fourth studio album, “Cherry Bomb”: a gnashing, at times jazzy revolt against fame, with an in-your-face feel that departs from...
The Hives “Lex Hives” Album Review
Swedish garage rock band The Hives have released their first full-length album in five years, but don’t stray far from their signature style.
The album, titled “Lex Hives,” is irritatingly hyper-repetitive at times. The opening...
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...