Tape of the week: Polo Perks <3 <3 <3 – Punk Goes Drill +** While Babyxsosa’s celestial vocals have soundtracked the majority of my quarantine, it has been another Surf Gang affiliate that has been on repeat for me over…
‘Justice’ review: Justin Bieber Takes a Grounded Approach
Justin Bieber’s begins his new album Justice with a half-baked homage to Martin Luther King Jr. The quote he uses, “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,” immediately feels like an earnest attempt to show his allegiance to the…
“OK Human” review: Weezer continues a streak of mediocrity on latest album
It’s honestly comical how unsubtle Weezer has become when thinking about their conceptual and stylistic reference points. Their career over the past three years has consisted of a surprisingly great Toto cover, an ode to Jay-Z scripture, an entire album…
Some Rap Songs: OG Swaggerdick, Peewee Longway, YN Jay, and more
Project of the week: OG Swaggerdick – Flaccid Rap OG Swaggerdick is, I believe, a more dynamic songwriter than many probably give him credit for. Some most likely watch his eccentric videos and assume that the Dorchester native is just…
‘evermore’ review: Taylor Swift expands her emblematic songwriting
To me, Taylor Swift hasn’t improved as a songwriter. She’s merely evolved. Her pivot to folk and piano-laden ballads doesn’t signal some attempt at “high-brow art.” The recent change-of-pace is simply another chapter for one of the biggest singer-songwriters in…
Some Rap Songs: Packy Marciano, Mo Money, Young Slo-Be, and more
Project of the week: Packy Marciano – Catalina Wine Mixer The Catalina Wine Mixer became stuff of legend after Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly gave the performance of a lifetime at the end of Step Brothers, a film that…
Interview: Master Kato on his bright solo future
Master Kato’s music is genetically different from Shoreline Mafia’s. The former member of the legendary west coast group is paving the way for his own solo career. Born and partially raised on the south side of Chicago, Kato moved to…
