The collaborative project of Brian Burton and James Mercer, Broken Bells releases their new album, Into The Blue, the first since After the Disco, which dropped eight years ago. Burton, better known as Danger Mouse, and Mercer, vocalist and guitarist…
‘Decide’ review: Djo delivers an eclectic and playful sophomore effort
Written and produced alongside Adam Thein, actor and musician Joe Keery returns for his second album under the pseudonym Djo with the impressively eclectic Decide. Showcasing a natural growth and progression from 2019’s Twenty Twenty, Decide plays with genre and…
‘Hold The Girl’ review: On her latest album Rina Sawayama delivers a cinematic tale of perseverance
Ever since her debut studio album SAWAYAMA released just two years ago, singer-songwriter Rina Sawayama has seen exponential growth in her fanbase and artistic reach. She gained critical acclaim with hits like “STFU!” and “XS” gracing the airwaves. It was…
‘Pre Pleasure’ review: Julia Jacklin seeks to set a balance between thinking about life and actually living
With no ifs and buts, Julia Jacklin has become one of the most captivating songwriters of the new indie/alternative scene over the years thanks to her authentic lyrical flair and on-brand playful artistic nature. She carved out an awe-inspiring reputation…
‘Jack in the Box’ review: Solo debut of BTS member J-Hope is musically creative
Seemingly throwing away the artifice of his name’s moniker, J-Hope digs deep in the thematically potent and musically creative Jack in the Box. J-Hope is the first of BTS’ seven members to release a solo product following their announcement of…
‘Home, Before and After’ review: Regina Spektor walks in the fine line between poetry and musicality
It is well said that one carries their homeland in their heart. And yet, for many of us, a specific place is what we call home—a kind of place where plenty of our memories are made and where our loved…
Album Review: Zola Jesus – “Arkhon”
Nika Roza Danilova, aka Zola Jesus, recently released her sixth album, Arkhon, which finds the artist leaving the controlled environment of her auteur’s ivory tower and entering the world of collaboration. This shift was the result of Danilova’s increasing awareness…