Lead singer of Breaking Benjamin, Benjamin Burnley, stated in a recent interview that the hard-rock band’s sixth studio album, Ember, was their heaviest and darkest project to date. This comes as no surprise considering the Pennsylvanian natives have been a part of…
Album Review: Flatbush Zombies – “Vacation in Hell”
Flatbush Zombies have had a peculiar career compared to their contemporaries. They’ve been featured with substantial artists, such as Joey Badass on his most recent album, All Amerikkkan Badass. Despite that, they’ve stayed classical in a genre that has progressed tremendously over the…
Album Review: Haley Heynderickx – “I Need to Start a Garden”
Portland native Haley Heynderickx has persevered through a lot leading up to her debut album, I Need to Start a Garden. The biggest story surrounding her career prior to the record’s release was the musical struggles Haley was experiencing. Unable to find…
Album Review: The Weeknd – “My Dear Melancholy,”
Abel Tesfaye, otherwise known as The Weeknd, is one of the most versatile artists in today’s music world. The numbers and accolades back it up. He’s just as much of a pop artist as is he an R&B singer. The…
Album Review: Snoop Dogg – “Bible of Love”
In a recent Beats 1 interview, Snoop Dogg said that his new record, Bible of Love, “is all about love from start to finish. That’s the way you change the world, by putting love in it.” Snoop teased the idea of a…
From the Record Crate: Talking Heads – “Naked” (1988)
With the release of Naked, Talking Heads departed from their formulaic pop production constantly demonstrated on their previous two albums. The band’s final project before their split was a culmination of avant-garde and Afro-pop sounds that required a more open-mind for the…
Album Review: Lo Moon – “Lo Moon”
When musicians take their time to create art, it’s usually a good thing. The problem with the hip hop industry nowadays continues to be pressure rappers face to release music constantly. More artists are becoming concerned about staying relevant, rather…
