"Away" by Historian is the musical version of the word “away”, but in a palpably off-beat, darker context. A perfect song for a vampire film.
Florence +the Machine's High as Hope tour has brought lessons in intimacy and hope to audiences across the country.
While there's no way that this was the exact vision Lil Peep had for this project, they still did a good job of highlighting the immense talent and potential he had as an artist that could blur genre lines and be the face of this new "emo rap" wave.
'Trench' is a surprisingly subdued follow-up to their breakthrough album, but its hyper-focused music might just be some of their best stuff yet.
Historian’s "Quiet" is a striking anthem of melancholy - a beautiful, melodic sheath under which sadness quietly simmers and grows.
Though Maggie Rogers doesn't quite live up to the immense expectations heaped upon her, and plays things a bit too traditional and safe for how we were introduced to her, she still delivers a highly enjoyable debut that shows her huge potential as an artist.
James Blake remains in a lane of his own as he continues to deliver some of the most interesting and unexpected music out there.
The 1975 revel in nostalgic excessiveness and their wild experimentation pays off in big ways in a project with very few dull moments.
Talos delivers an incredibly rich and cinematic album that crafts an almost perfect blend of soulful production, synths, and impressive vocals.
Expectations were extremely high for the debut of Juice WRLD but he's still struggling to find a musical identity and the large bulk of songs are simply not interesting, leading to a frustratingly convoluted mess of an album.
Rocket sends us shooting through time at mad speed, all the way back to the '90s and their distinctive pop-punk sounds, with their throwback single "Giants."
With 'EP3', Head Fake go back to their '80s electronic roots, search for the best strands, freshen them up, and put them in front of us as a package that everyone can enjoy.
"Distant Wells" is the quintessence of Historian’s eponymous album and their sound altogether – experimental, spacey, dark, and yet, strangely peaceful.
Despite some cliche and well worn elements, 6LACK still delivers an enjoyable listen that shows he's capable of carving out his own lane in the crowded space of alternative R&B.
'of movement & music' is a travel companion that changes constantly and swiftly, with mood swings and vibes as eclectic as the places you visit together.
As Imagine Dragons have reached for more and more festival anthems their music has gotten more and more soulless, with 'Origins' reaching an all-time low.
The first track is the first step, and it’s a call to consider the albums as a whole, starting with a built-in artist’s statement, a love letter from The 1975 to us.
Toro y Moi manages to reinvent himself again with an album full of retro influenced grooves that make you want to get up and dance. Good vibes all the way.
Despite a decidedly more pop approach, Deerhunter still cling to their nostalgia fueled ways for a decent album that can be a bit too overindulgent at times.
'Teal Album' is a goofy collection of covers that only Weezer could marginally pull off. Good for about one listen, just for the sake of the novelty.
While Hozier's 'Wasteland, Baby!' isn't the most original music, it is carried by his incredible voice and some really strong production. All in all, an enjoyable listen from front to back.
Music can transcend its utility to become a powerful weapon, and grandson understands how to wield it in the service of the righteous anger of their message while balancing the entertainment of the crowd. Check out our full collection of shots from the show.
Mesmi seems to have taken her time to find and develop her artistic identity rather than rush to stardom, and it shows in her debut LP 'Slow Bloom.'
Johnny Labelle’s 'XVIII' is in many ways like the reflection of the year of its release - 2020, dark, brooding, and late-night all over the place. Excellent.