“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...
Thundercat melts brains on intoxicating new record, “Drunk”
There are wild moments on “Drunk” that make me feel like I’m on an Adult Swim show, high off imagery and infectious grooves alone....
Thundercat melts brains on intoxicating new record, “Drunk”
There are wild moments on “Drunk” that make me feel like I’m on an Adult Swim show, high off imagery and infectious grooves alone....
HOMESHAKE stays smooth with “Fresh Air”
Peter Sagar, more widely known as HOMESHAKE, delivers yet another sexy and smooth studio album with his latest release, “Fresh Air,” which creates a...
Radar 101: Introduction to today’s indie and alternative music
Searching for new music can be very intimidating due to a plethora of artists and genres available to choose from. However, searching for new...
Japandroids new album doesn’t always find balance between vocals and instruments
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...
Under the Radar: Issue 15
Divine Council UTR
Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Divine Council comes at you with a more laidback spin on the traditional Atlanta trap sound, with...
Wiley comes back with most audacious album yet
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...
The xx’s “I See You” is experimental yet still retains an indie sound
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...
“Apocalipstick” is a healthy new addition into Cherry Glazerr’s repertoire
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...