New York hip hop legend returns with P.T.S.D., following up the lackluster W.A.R. with a more solid project.
John Frusciante comes through with another demo-quality dud with Enclosure.
Chet Faker brings together a few decent songs and instrumentals on this debut album of his, and while he’s a capable producer, he falls horrifically short as a singer, in my opinion.
While the Hotelier’s latest effort stays true to the emo archetype, and delivers some good production, the band’s approach still remains pretty nondescript for the genre.
The previously mentioned Geronimo! comes through with a new track titled “Spitting In The Ocean,” which will be showcased on the band’s next record via Exploding In Sound. The title: Cheap Trick. The date: May 13th. The band’s got a raw sound, but a song pop sensibility, too.
The latest single from Melted Toys starts off like your average jangle pop tune–well, as far as songs in this current jangle pop revival go–but the song actually comes through with a sweet, angular, creative melody that’s been sticking with me since first listen. Melted Toys get
tUnE-yArDs drop an incredibly fun, creative, and colorful video for the track “Water Fountain,” which is one of many cuts that’ll be featured on the band’s next full-length, Nikki Nack. The album is dropping the first week of May via 4AD.
Army of the Pharaohs are back with a new album, In Death Reborn. If you’re unfamiliar with these guys, they’re a long-running rap crew featuring the talents of Vinnie Paz, Apathy, Celph Titled, Esoteric, and more—way, way more. They’ve got a bit of a revolving door
West Coast rapper SPEAK has always been a little hit-or-miss despite a confident flow and lyrics that could border on absolute nonsense. However, on his new track “Mazda Blues” he goes in with some of his his best verses yet. The lyrics here are still mostly punchlines, but they all
WATCH: Tobacco – “Streaker” Thanks to Eric Wareheim of “Tim and Eric” fame, the new Tobacco music video is one of the most twisted things I’ve seen in a long time. Disturbing masks, nudity, overwhelming edits, and freakish effects are among the many things that make this video a weird