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  • May 21 2018

    Oh Sees - "Overthrown"

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    Overthrown by Oh Sees San Francisco rock band Oh Sees (previously Thee Oh Sees and other variations) are back after last year’s Orc and Memory of a Cut Off Head, the latter of which was released under the OCS moniker. The band has become known for its prolificness, so

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  • May 20 Album Reviews

    Frank Ocean - Endless

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    The recent reissue of Frank Ocean’s 2016 video album Endless reveals the music to be every bit as fulfilling as its follow-up, Blonde.

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  • May 20 2018

    Weekly Track Roundup: 5/20 (Death Grips, Lil Peep, KKB, Jay Rock, Big Shaq)

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    The weekly segment in which Anthony touches down on some of the best and worst tracks he has heard in the past week.

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  • May 19 2018

    Aesop Rock - "Klutz"

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    New York-originating rapper Aesop Rock has been known throughout his career for his relentlessly wordy and enigmatic style, and his new single “Klutz” is no exception. The dark and paranoid song is a testament to his status as a top-tier wordsmith – no hook or refrain necessary; just bar after bar

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  • May 18 Album Reviews

    Ski Mask the Slump God - Beware the Book of Eli

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    Despite its scant runtime, Beware the Book of Eli is a hilarious and killer tape that continues hinting at the Slump God’s full potential.

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  • May 17 2018

    Premiere: All India Radio - "Vega"

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    All India Radio is an atmospheric downtempo outfit hailing from down under–shoutout to Melbourne! Frontman Martin Kennedy and his rotating cast of characters have been at it since the late ’90s and are dropping (what’s by my count) their 13th studio album next week. Titled S P A

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  • May 17 Album Reviews

    Arctic Monkeys - Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino

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    With Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino, Arctic Monkeys aim for an admirably weird space-age lounge sound, but often the execution leaves something to be desired.

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  • May 16 Album Reviews

    Beach House - 7

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    Beach House bounces back with their most adventurous album since Teen Dream.

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  • May 15 2018

    Death Grips - "Black Paint"

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    Death Grips’ upcoming album Year of the Snitch was announced in April, but still does not have a release date. However, this second single, “Black Paint,” could be a sign that Year of the Snitch is arriving soon. The band started teasing Year of the Snitch last September with the

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  • May 15 Album Reviews

    Playboi Carti - Die Lit

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    Playboi Carti’s debut album is intoxicating in its simplicity.

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