The Young Maths is a group I’ve covered before on the this blog, back when they were much younger maths. Thus far, the group has released a couple EPs that would lead me to believe it’s still searching for a sound. Young Maths execute various styles of indie
Last month, the abstract rhymes and trippy beats on Shabazz Palaces’ new album, Black Up, convinced me it was one of the most interesting hip hop LPs I’ve heard this year. So interesting, in fact, that I threw it on my favorites of 2011 so far list without much
Idiana’s Sleeping Bag is gearing up to drop its first LP in August. In the meantime, the band has dropped two tracks, and “Ben” is one of them. Here, the band shoots for a tight and close sound that gets in the listener’s face, but still executes the
In a song that seems to be filled with hot girls and fast cars, Louisiana’s Curren$y creates a fantasy world that I’m sure every red-blooded male would love to bask in. However, hearing about how awesome it is second-hand isn’t really something that interests me–especially
On “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me,” the characters Big Sean paints in this cheap love story are pretty tacky, flat, and annoying. They’re about as senseless as characters in a daytime soap opera, but manage to be even more annoying. What do you think of this track?
A video for “HiiiPower,” which comes off Section.80: The debut full-length of California rapper Kendrick Lamar. Production by J. Cole.
Limp Bizkit’s new album is VEGAN SHAKE, HUMMUS, CHIPS, CARROTS, PEANUT BUTTER, RAISINS, SALAD, ITALIAN DRESSING, POMEGRANATE JUICE, CHOCOLATE ALMOND MILK. WATCH THE REVIEW
Sonically, Valentin Stip has a lot in common with Nicolas Jaar’s latest album, Space Is Only Noise. But I’m not connecting or comparing these two for the sake of calling one a ripoff. I’d actually like to argue these two–and many other artists as well–are
On Wilco’s new single, the band shoots for something fun and light-hearted. While it’s not the most impactful thing the band has ever done, it is a sweet little introduction to the forthcoming album the Whole Love. If the entire LP sticks with this mood, we could be
On “Children of a Failed God,” Dødkvlt proves a one-man project can rock as hard as a four-piece band. This track thrashes hard and gets the album it’s on, II, starting with both guns a-blazing. Though the sound and mix of this album leaves me wanting more. I see
