Finally after three years of waiting, ASAP Rocky has released his third studio album, Testing. And sadly, no one cares right now. Instead, all eyes are focused on the Pusha T and Drake beef. On top of that, Pusha’s own album, Daytona, hit…
Album Review: Ash – “Islands”
Alternative rock band Ash has always seemed forward-thinking. Their 1996 debut 1977 is considered by many to be one of the greatest records of the Britpop era. Their 2007 release, Twilight of Innocents, became an outlet to protest against their previous label. After relishing…
Album Review: Charlie Puth – “Voicenotes”
Charlie Puth’s road to mainstream superstardom officially began with his smash hit featuring Wiz Khalifa, “See You Again” (which has over three billion views on Youtube). The mammoth single highlighted on the seventh Fast & Furious movie soundtrack back in…
Album Review: Royce da 5’9” – “Book of Ryan”
Mainstream hip-hop fans have a knack for overlooking Royce da 5’9.” Between his stints with Bad Meets Evil, Slaughterhouse, and PRhyme, the Detroit legend has stayed busy throughout his career. He’s benefitted from a successful solo output as well. Sixteen…
Album Review: Kali Uchis – “Isolation”
Listening to Kali Uchis is like receiving a slice of each part of the world. She brings in so much diversity within her musical tastes and inspirations. The first time I heard of the Colombian-born singer happened to be on…
Album Review: Lord Huron – “Vide Noir”
Lord Huron loves working in three-year intervals. Ever since their 2012 debut album, Lonesome Dreams, the Los Angeles-based indie folk band has kept a similar blueprint in their artistry. Their first project, and their 2015 release, Strange Trails, followed tales of love, loss, and…
Album Review: J. Cole – “KOD”
For some reason, people love to antagonize J. Cole. Ever since he started releasing mix-tapes back in 2007, diehard fans have praised him for his clever lyricism. On the other hand, haters believed there was a lack of focus on…