Hey, everybody. Trying out this text thing for a quick second so I can get it together and talk about a few records that sorta fell by the wayside for me. In this post, I’d like to talk up the new Phonte album a little bit. The title of
A new video from Shlohmo for the track “Places.” Of course, the video is loaded with, well, places. The track comes off the beat producer’s latest album, Bad Vibes, which is out now on Friends of Friends. Check my review of the album right here. /via/
On her latest album, Metals, Canadian singer-songwriter Leslie Feist brings a set of songs that feel much older than the tracks that were on her last album, the Reminder. That album was released only four years ago, but Metals‘ dreary, grey aesthetic makes the distance between these two albums feel
New audio album review! Yes! Just like the Big Troubles review, I’m accompanied by my good friend Derek Ljongquist. First off, I want to APOLOGIZE for the terrible quality of this audio recording. I had technical difficulties recording this Skype conversation, and I find it funny that I review
Dead End Hip Hop and the Needle Drop team up once again for a review. This time, it’s focused on the new Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire mixtape, Lost In Translation. Here’s the description from Dead End Hip Hop’s YouTube channel: “Brooklyn MC Mr. Muthafuckin’ Exquire is starting to
James Blake’s new EP, much like his self-titled debut earlier this year, is loaded with ideas that, to me, don’t feel completely finished. Still, the guy draws up some interesting concepts–even as he attempts to focus more on building songs on voice and piano this time around.
La Dispute’s Wildlife is a fantastic and rewarding gauntlet of emotional rock music. Even if post-hardcore isn’t in your comfort zone, this album is worth a shot. WATCH THE REVIEW
Simply put, Wilco’s latest album is a huge rise in pop energy compared to the band’s last two releases, pumping out numerous catchy, straightforward rock tunes and ballads. WATCH THE REVIEW
On the Future Islands’ new album, they continue breeding the simple, bare, and dramatic style of synth pop that caught ears in 2010 on the group’s last album, In Evening Air. WATCH THE REVIEW
On his latest solo effort, legendary producer 9th Wonder invites some of his favorite MCs to spit over his beats and celebrate his relevancy as a fixture in hip hop. WATCH THE REVIEW
