Detroit rapper Big Sean comes through with a new non-album track, which is completely dominated by Compton’s Kendrick Lamar. WATCH THE REVIEW
Modern Life Is War’s latest album sounds like the band’s four-year hiatus never really happened. WATCH THE REVIEW
Tech N9ne’s Something Else might see the Kansas City rapper collaborating with a wider array of artists, but all of this networking hasn’t done much for Tech’s gaudy instrumentals and spotty lyrics. WATCH THE REVIEW
This new Dead In the Dirt album features a fantastically heavy mix, making it some of the most pummeling grindcore and powerviolence you’ll hear this year–even if a number of tracks here come off as slightly unmemorable. WATCH THE REVIEW
UK singer-songwriter Sampha steps out with a short, but nicely sung solo effort with this Dual EP. WATCH THE REVIEW
With some diverse production and memorable hooks, UK pop duo AlunaGeorge come through with a relatively solid debut album. WATCH THE REVIEW
Despite his quiet demeanor, Ka might be one of the most intense, thought-provoking, and creative MCs you run across this year. WATCH THE REVIEW
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes third full-length album feels even rougher than last year’s Here. However, the band is going in a slightly more retro direction, embracing the sonic palate of 60s psychedelic pop. WATCH THE REVIEW
With Slow Focus, Fuck Buttons delivers more interesting electronic sounds and grooves, but continues to neglect the pursuit of interesting melodies and progressions. WATCH THE REVIEW
While I think California’s letlive. has pulled together some intense performances on this new album of theirs, the obnoxious vocal harmonies and poppy appeals keeps this album’s thrill short-lived. WATCH THE REVIEW
