In 2021, Lil Nas X reached a new level of star power. His smash album MONTERO saw him step into the spotlight and fully present himself as not just a pop star, but an artist with a voice worth listening to in…
Runnner Interview: Noah Weinman on ‘Always Repeating’, Phil Elverum, and Songwriting Process
Noah Weinman, the musician behind indie solo project Runnner, talks about his new album ‘Always Repeating’, memories, and his songwriting process.
‘CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST’ REVIEW: Tyler’s latest is a sun-soaked late era opus
In the mid-2000s, DJ Drama became one of the most sought after mixtape DJs in America. Drama, real name Tyree Cinque Simmons, formed the legendary Gangsta Grillz empire alongside Don Cannon, which is responsible for some of hip-hop’s most iconic…
‘For the first time’ review: Black Country, New Road’s debut full-length is thrilling, experimental
“Hype kills art.” It’s a statement that has become increasingly apparent in the age of online entertainment discourse. In the music world, even more so. An artist receives a slew of praise from press or fans, whether from a viral…
Black Box review: Osei-Kuffour Jr.’s debut explores the horror behind false memories
Memories are tricky things to decipher. Sometimes we misremember things, while at other times, certain moments can be entirely misrepresented or exaggerated to hyperbolic levels. The science surrounding our memories has been around for decades, yet no one fully understands…
Album Review: Fleet Foxes Emerge Reinvigorated on “Shore”
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fleet Foxes’ leader Robin Pecknold was experiencing a creative standstill. Fragments of a new Fleet Foxes project were being labored on, but there were no vocals or lyrics. “I wasn’t being creative at…
I’m Thinking of Ending Things Review: Kaufman’s Mind-Bending Adaptation is Delightfully Obtuse
A Charlie Kaufman film asks a lot of questions; questions about the world, our relationships, and the fundamental nature of human existence. His stories often deal in existentialism and, more frequently than not, the answers to those questions are rarely easy…
