4.8
Stars
Olivia Henry's "In My Touch" reminds you to stay true to your principles at a time when you’re most inclined to veer far away from them – when you’re in love. Read More
4.8
Stars
Ariana Grande's follow up to her well received 'Sweetener' is a pop banger that takes a scorched earth approach that delivers a simultaneously personal, yet impersonal ride that's brimming with self-determined energy. Read More
Talos delivers an incredibly rich and cinematic album that crafts an almost perfect blend of soulful production, synths, and impressive vocals. Read More
Mike Posner delivers a surprisingly weighty and cathartic album about coping with loss and finding your way again; resulting in probably his strongest album to date. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
ZAYN delivers a surprisingly subdued project that's all about the music and its biggest accomplishment is being as consistently good as it was through all 27 tracks. Read More
Clean Bandit have made a name for themselves thanks to some massive singles but outside of those hits, 'What Is Love?' doesn't deliver anything new or different to the dance scene. Read More
Jessie Reyez's short, sharp, 7-track project delivers a refreshingly blunt and honest look at the singer in a way you don't often see. It's a whole vibe and she may just be the best new thing to come out of 2018. Read More
'The Pains Of Growing' is a solid album that hits a lot of what you expect from a modern pop record but it's too predictable to be really memorable. Read More
DaniLeigh's 'The Plan' was a surprisingly versatile project that was equally strong in its singing and rapping instances and she checks all of the boxes of a prototypical star in the making. Read More
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. Read More
'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. Read More
For his long-coming debut album, Benny Blanco shows why he's been such a prolific hitmaker but 'Friends Keep Secrets' ultimately plays things a bit too safe to really leave a lasting impact. Read More
Joji showed surprising amount of skill and understanding in the R&B/neo-soul realm and left his own unique stamp on the genre in unexpected ways. An overall enjoyable listen with more highs than lows. Read More
Khalid's latest is more of a sidestep than a leap forward and although he shows some maturation and still can create generally enjoyable music, it all feels rather inconsequential. Read More
Between Jeremih's strong vocals and Ty Dolla $ign's skills as a songwriter, the pair were able to craft one of the rare joint projects that's actually worth the effort. Read More
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. Read More
4.7
Stars
"How To Win" is a charmingly quaint song by the brother and sister folk duo The Native Sibling that conjures up a bird in a cage that eventually breaks free. Read More
Troye Sivan came to The Anthem in D.C. with a stellar performance, with support from Leland and Kim Petras, the crowd was swooning all night long. Check out our full gallery of shots and be sure to catch him on tour. Read More
4.6
Stars
There may not be as many instant bangers as one might expect, but 'Sweetener' is a completely realized project a full offering of everything she has to offer as a creative, not just a celebrity. Read More
4
Stars
'Bloom' is a phenomenal album and if this is what the future of pop sounds like, then it's got a bright future ahead. There's some clear shades of Frank Ocean in Troye's music but he manages to balance that more thoughtful approach to song crafting with the more joyous experience of just hearing genuinely enjoyable music. Read More
2.7
Stars
'One In a Million' is a generally decent listen that's a safe bet for any mixed crowd as the aggressively generic songs won't offend anyone one way or another. Read More
3
Stars
It's strange to say the least and almost hallucinogenic in nature; a perfect fit in one of those old school sci-fi flicks. Alone, there's no way I'd be able to make it through either the audio or visual part of the project but together they create a mesmerizing loop that stands as art as much as it does music. Read More
