Kid Cudi exploded onto the scene in 2009 with Man on the Moon: The End of Day. Since then, he has become the patron saint of the sensitive ragers. Having enticed an audience of reflective stoners, Kid Cudi’s bangers were…
Miley Cyrus Brings the Punch on “Plastic Hearts”
Plastic Hearts by Miley Cyrus is a nod to the eighties glam-rock experience and coated with a modern pop polish. Two of the strongest songs are found at the top of the album, with “WTF Do I Know” and the…
Sturgill Simpson reinvents himself yet again on “Cuttin’ Grass Vol. 1: The Butcher Shoppe Sessions”
Sturgill Simpson’s work could serve as a handy comparison between the country genre and the bluegrass subgenre. When making Cuttin’ Grass Vol. 1: The Butcher Shoppe Sessions, Simpson pulls songs from his earlier country albums and gives them a bluegrass…
Album Review: clipping.’s “Visions of Bodies Being Burned” is an anthology of spooky tales
Visions of Bodies Being Burned is a horrorcore rap album by clipping., weaving together scary tales by Daveed Diggs and friends. Originally the album was intended as an accompanying piece to last year’s release of There Existed an Addiction to…
Album Review: Annie relays the cycles we find ourselves in, especially during a pandemic, on “Dark Hearts”
Dark Hearts is the first alum in over a decade from Norwegian singer Annie. In the near hour length album, Annie covers a wide pallet of emotion while maintaining a solid electro-synth-pop theme. Annie’s latest album is a full-fledged narrative…
Aloe Blacc Aims for Affirmation on All Love Everything
Aloe Blacc has developed a theme within his music he calls A.I.M.: affirmation, inspiration, and motivation. This model can be seen across his discography, from the motivational “I Need a Dollar” to his work with Avicii on the inspiring “Wake…
Album Review: Jónsi’s Atmospheric Ambiance Soars on “Shiver”
Jónsi produces electronically infused music meant for the arthouse. It has been ten years since the Sigur Rós singer’s last solo album, and since then he has won a place of admiration within the hearts of How to Train Your Dragon…
