California native and singer-songwriter, Syd returns with her sophomore project, Broken Hearts Club. Widely known as the lead vocalist for the alternative R&B band, The Internet — she is a force to be reckoned with in the neo-soul realm of…
‘Candydrip’ review: Lucky Daye pushes the envelope for modern R&B
There aren’t too many voices in modern R&B that stand out from the crowd like Lucky Daye’s does. His expressive, tender, and subtly growly vocal delivery has helped build his prominence as a male vocalist at the forefront of the…
The Hip Hop Roundup: The Best From April
Kenny Mason – Angelic Hoodrat Kenny Mason is a 25 year-old multi-talent from Atlanta who’s influences reach beyond the head banging trap found in the city’s underbelly. He’s inspired by The Pixies and Smashing Pumpkins more-so than a Young Thug…
The Hip Hop Roundup: Smino, Rucci, Kaash Paige and More
Album of the week: Smino – She Already Decided Some rappers incorporate different flows in their music with an unflappable ease. Smino invents them. The St. Louis native’s new mixtape She Already Decided is a zig-zag hosh-posh of vocal exercising.…
Festival Review: 2018 Sol Blume
A few weeks ago was the inaugural Sol Blume festival held in downtown Sacramento. We did do a quick preview of why we were excited about the fest but now that it’s over, let’s discuss. It is the festival first…
Why we’re excited for the inaugural Sol Blume 2018
Festivals. They’re popping up almost every single day it’s hard to keep tabs on them. So consider us surprised when we found out Sacramento launched a single day festival called SOL BLUME. Of course, we were skeptical because all we…