Purity Ring’s approach to synth pop on Shrines blurs the line that separates dark and cute. While it brings the new LP some unique qualities, the overall experience of these eleven tracks is a bit one-dimensional. WATCH THE REVIEW
The experimental, ambient, and frighteningly noisy musical project Gnaw Their Tongues moves into more of a straight up black metal vibe with this new release, and it’s lead to a much more intense experience. WATCH THE REVIEW
On TNGHT’s debut EP, Hudson Mohawk and Lunice pull together five of 2012’s most essential bangers. WATCH THE REVIEW
Aesop Rock’s latest album shows him on top of his lyrical game, and taking on production duties as well. WATCH THE REVIEW
Sweden’s Holograms aren’t the most original band on the block, but their take on post-punk is enjoyably passionate, catchy, and dark. WATCH THE REVIEW
On his 10th album, Nas delivers a slightly modernized version of the same ol’ same ol’. WATCH THE REVIEW
On their latest album, Wreck and Reference unapologetically combines elements of noise, drone, black metal, and industrial as well. WATCH THE REVIEW
Baroness lightens their sound a bit, but still comes through with an ambitious double album with Yellow & Green. Keep it epic! WATCH THE REVIEW
After making a splash with his first mixtape, Frank Ocean is killing it in the world of contemporary R&B with this new album. WATCH THE REVIEW
Twin Shadow brings some better production and a stronger new wave aesthetic on this sophomore album, but the songwriting and lyrics seem to slip. WATCH THE REVIEW
