reviews
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On her latest album, Loud City Song, CA singer-songwriter Julia Holter maintains her dreamy aesthetic while bringing some beautifully arranged horns and strings. WATCH THE REVIEW
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Odd Future’s Earl Sweatshirt returns with his long-awaited major label debut, Doris. WATCH THE REVIEW
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California rock duo No Age comes through with their most abstract release yet with An Object. WATCH THE REVIEW
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Detroit rapper Big Sean comes through with a new non-album track, which is completely dominated by Compton’s Kendrick Lamar. WATCH THE REVIEW
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Modern Life Is War’s latest album sounds like the band’s four-year hiatus never really happened. WATCH THE REVIEW
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Tech N9ne’s Something Else might see the Kansas City rapper collaborating with a wider array of artists, but all of this networking hasn’t done much for Tech’s gaudy instrumentals and spotty lyrics. WATCH THE REVIEW
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This new Dead In the Dirt album features a fantastically heavy mix, making it some of the most pummeling grindcore and powerviolence you’ll hear this year–even if a number of tracks here come off as slightly unmemorable. WATCH THE REVIEW
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UK singer-songwriter Sampha steps out with a short, but nicely sung solo effort with this Dual EP. WATCH THE REVIEW
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With some diverse production and memorable hooks, UK pop duo AlunaGeorge come through with a relatively solid debut album. WATCH THE REVIEW
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Despite his quiet demeanor, Ka might be one of the most intense, thought-provoking, and creative MCs you run across this year. WATCH THE REVIEW
