MUSIC
By Oliver Heffron
“The ascending r&b artist Cautious Clay blends smooth melodies, diverse musicality, and endearing lyricism on his debut album, Deadpan Love, an honest, hilarious, and heartwarming contemplation of modern relationships…”
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Chandler
“The question isn’t “Will Wesley Joseph make it,” rather “Where does Wesley Joseph channel his energy from?” It's how he writes: energetically, ardently, urgently, with a young artist's impetuousness, and yet with a fastidious devotion that most artists develop later in their careers…”
Read MoreBy Charlie Sackett
“The real enchantment of the Izzy Perri’s “Nightvision,” however, is the guitar and bass solos, echoing each other in a series of imitative rounds. We would be disappointed to have this parallel rhythm interrupted so quickly if it were not for the return of the crackling percussion and guitar from the advent of the song…”
Read MoreBy Madison Wiser
“Whether fans want energetic arrangements and righteous anger in tracks like ‘Man’s World’ or ‘Purge the Poison,’ or contemplative piano and empathetic lyrics in ‘Flowers’ or ‘Highly Emotional People,’ this album provides an outlet for all those emotions and more…”
Read MoreBy Sophia LiBrandi
“The three rappers team up to create this explosive track, each taking turns spitting verses over a fiery beat. The song itself is fast-paced, cathartic, and loud, perfect for screaming at the top of your lungs with a group of friends…”
Read MoreBy Madison Wiser
“‘What Would You Do?”’ asks the listener what they’d say to the one they love when they’re running out of time. The track’s bass pounds like a heartbeat while high synth harmonies recreate the fuzzy, fluttering feelings of vulnerability...”
Read MoreBy Oliver Heffron
“Fire in Little Africa commemorates the Tulsa Massacre’s Centennial through a hip-hop album that reclaims the event’s memory and celebrates the perseverance of Black Wall Street’s descendants…”
Read MoreBy Oliver Heffron
“Asa2times is crafting a unique sound between psychedelic rock and hip/hop. The latest release ‘Speed Racer (Live From Hollywood)’ showcases the Chicagoan rapper/singer holding down the track with a barrage of intimate vocal melodies over solely the harmonious strums of a reverberated guitar in a live performance of three upcoming tracks off his upcoming debut album ‘Movie: Psychedelic Trap…’”
Read MoreBy Oliver Heffron
“Will Claye, the three-time Olympic medalist has been steadily cultivating his sound since bursting onto the scene with the iconic West Coast anthem “IDGAF” featuring YG. His new single “Wee Hours” marks the progression of his lyrical prowess and production quality as Claye sharpens the synthesis of his music and social messaging…”
Read MoreBy Madison Wiser
“One Foot in Front of the Other” sticks in the listener’s head with simple, dreamy beats that give Griff’s voice a chance to shine. In the chorus, harmonies between multiple voices build the energy until Griff’s vocal riffs display the confidence and optimism she approaches heartbreak with…”
Read MoreBy Madison Wiser
““Young Mistakes” captures his acclaimed sound, bringing energetic guitar and drums that fire up in explosions of joy before and during each chorus…”
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Chandler
“In “a liquid breakfast” Nuna unmasks her low self-esteem and as you listen, you can hear her re-evaluating and rebuilding her confidence track by track….”
Read MoreDani Gugino
“The new Body remix released at the end of April will help Wayne to expand even further globally with the help of US rapper Jack Harlow’s feature. This collaboration adds new personality and essence to Body that had not been heard before…”
Read MoreBy Madison Wiser
“Last week, Smart released a live version of “Highschool Steady,” featuring a jam session in his old bedroom on Kauai. It captures the hazy golden sunshine, well-loved guitar strings, and sounds of old friends harmonizing that embody the song…”
Read MoreInterview by Edwin Keeble
“Since the release of his 2017 EP Kids of the 6, Yung Mal has been climbing the ranks of Atlanta’s highly renowned trap scene. Last week, he added to his consistently growing discography with his newest album, 1.5 Way or No Way. We got a chance to sit down with the rising star following his album release….”
Read MoreBy Charles Craighill
““Foolish” isn’t just about love but about the need and wants that come with a person once the sparks ignite and what we are willing to do as people to keep that feeling…”
Read MoreSophia LiBrandi'
“‘phuck u’ is supercharged with angst and rockstar energy. It deals with the concept of living a life outwardly happy and successful, and yet still feeling a sense of self-hate…”
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