Somehow The Weeknd manages to step back towards his original sounds while still implementing some of his more recent poppier inclinations, creating a whole new sound yet again. It's a great mix of listenable pop with his more sinister, cynical side and there's not a single track worth skipping.
Panic! At the Disco's latest is all radio-friendly pop that's good for a listen or two but won't keep me coming back for more or get me excited for anything new from them in the future.
Hailing from Dallas, TX and currently shaping his sonic identity in the lively Austin music scene, James Black has shared his latest single "Fever Baby."
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.
With 'Zahava', Canadian singer Jordana Talsky, skillfully uses just her voice and body to express herself musically and manages to escape all the possible traps of this risky undertaking.
"Familiar Bell" carries everything we love about Historian - subtle melancholy and spacey melodies that take you to a different, ethereal state of mind.
David Byrne has always been pleasantly weird and experimental and he once again tries to push the musical envelope. What results from that sincere push is at best, a mess however. It's a mash up of different sounds and influences that, when it works, can be refreshing and exhilarating, but those moments are far too often undercut by clunky breakdowns and unnecessary introductions of new elements.
Our thoughts, opinions, and live reaction to the latest album from Kali Uchis, 'Red Moon In Venus.'
As You Please is good, old fashioned (mid-90s) soft alternative rock that won't necessarily blow anyone away but still does more than enough to be noteworthy. It's hard not to find yourself bopping right along with the music.
Singer/songwriter little luna has released her sophomore EP the wildflower woman, showcasing modern alternative weaved with '70s undertones.
SUNN O))) are proud to announce a new collaboration with the legendary Seattle label Sub Pop Records, and their historical "Singles Club Vol. 8."
Humanz was my very first Gorillaz album and it left me as confused and mystified by them as I was before. Genre wise it is literally impossible to classify the album. It felt like they took the parts they liked from each genre and tried to put them together to create one product. It made for an interesting listen and when it worked, it really worked. But that was only about 50% of the time.
This song is tantric, overtly spiritual but not too full of itself. The Jack Johnson influence is noticeable, but overshadowed by everything that makes the track so memorable; tone, tempo, effects and such.
With 'Always Honey,' Michigan's Scotty Karate delivers confident country-punk full of surprises.
XIXA's unique Calexico-esque musical blend is one of the more exciting musical propositions so far this year.
From the furnaces of Stoke-On-Trent come Formal Sppeedwear and their single "Bunto," a wonky new wave teacup ready to be sipped.
Dynamic alt songwriter Ayleen Valentine has shared her eerie electro-alt track “000memories,” ahead of her highly-anticipated debut album.
Our thoughts, opinions, and live reaction to the latest album from Yves Tumor, 'Praise A Lord Who Chews But Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds).'
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."
February was a massive month for music that included a lot of heavy hitters dropping full lengths as well as...
While Django Django's previous efforts felt a bit more artsy in intention, the experimentation on Marble Skies feels done with the sole purpose of creating something fun. And it is fun, it's a lighthearted, head nodding romp full of brilliant melodies and earworm hooks. It's almost impossible not to be pulled into their joyous orbit.
Pioneering prog-R&B outfit Issues have broken their nearly four-year silence to share a farewell statement to their fans and announce a string of three final shows this January.
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.'
Tanukichan are wrapping up their big year with a brand new single "NPC", a fuzzy groover about spectating the mundaneness of life.