Justin Timberlake continues to show more ambition than the average pop artist with song lengths and structures, but longer tracks hardly make up for thin production and even thinner lyrics. WATCH THE REVIEW
A bunch of quick, cursory reviews of some songs and albums I wanted to touch down on, featuring a slew of different artists. WATCH THE REVIEWS
On his latest album, David Bowie reconnects with what made a lot of his classic albums great, revisiting his old stomping grounds in an incredibly mature way. WATCH THE REVIEW
Following 2011’s self-titled debut, Norway’s Kvelertak will release their sophomore LP, titled Meir, on March 26th via Roadrunner Records. Above, stream the video for album cut “Månelyst.” As it was properly introduced by their eponymous record, Kvelertak specializes in a metal/punk crossover brand which bears a potent
With a past that includes being the lead guitarist of UK indie rock band The Coral and later a film score composer, Bill Ryder-Jones isn’t exactly new to the music scene. His next album, however, feels like a debut in some senses, for although it is technically his second
Har Nevo by The Black Heart Rebellion Try out this new, sophomore full-length from experimental rock act Black Heart Rebellion. It’s got an interesting blend of sounds that I think will appeal to a lot of different music fans. This collection of tracks not only have the quaint, atmospheric
After a pretty lackluster commercial release, Alabama rapper Yelawolf comes back with a new mixtape titled Trunk Muizik Returns. And the tape isn’t just a mere reference to some of Yela’s previous efforts. Rather, it’s a legitimate return to his dark, grimy, Southern style and speedy flows.
Scorn by Primitive Man A physically crushing doom metal album from Primitive Man here. The LP is titled Scorn and it’s out now via Throatruiner Records. Not much light creeps into the dark, depressing place where Primitive Man makes their music, I imagine. This album is nothing but bass-heavy,
Beatsmith Hot Sugar drops a demo for the track “And the walls came tumbling down.” The dreary and emotive piano playing sampled on the track was originally featured in this video, but it seems to have now made it into a full-fledged beat, which is getting a release on the
The Juan Maclean drop a new 45 RPM single titled “You Are My Destiny,” and it’s an absolutely fun, groovin’ house track with some cool vocals from the one and only Nancy Whang. Enjoy!