By Elizabeth Chandler
“Last Friday, Julien Baker released her third album Little Oblivions via Matador Records. Sonically, this album takes a sharp turn from Baler’s raw acoustic sound into a more robust one with a full band playing behind her…”
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"Kelese believes that being from Minnesota gives her the freedom to establish her own sound, because she is not boxed in as a “West Coast artist,” for example. She is not expected to sound like a certain standard in the genre based on the sound of her region and her talent is not measured by her ability to do so. [Instead] we recognize her as an individual. She sounds like Kelese"
Read More"'Do the Right Thing' is filled with so much soul that it’s hard to believe the creation of it was done through virtual collaboration during a time of forced loneliness. However, what this says about the future of music is astounding..."
Read More“Colourblind,” specifically, hits listeners with similar sounds to Blue Grass ballads and twangy melodies that are catchy and ponder some at the same time…”
Read More“But, where Cover of Earth gave us an indie-folk country, Ohtis’ new single produces a type of MGMT energy, and with Stef Chura’s vocals in the background, the combo is glittery and electric…”
Read MoreBy Cameron Gustin
“His unique style of combining gritty, real lyrics alongside pleasant piano tracks and 808s creates a sound that sets him apart from the current rap scene..”
Read MoreBy Abby Webster
“Drifting through the streets with her friends in the video for “Time I Love To Waste,” MAY-A explores sexuality and selfhood, with nuance and without limitation…”
Read More“The cover is definitely an homage to Springsteen, especially since it grasps inspiration from the original artist’s 1987 music video “Brilliant Disguise.” But it’s presented in a way that makes the track original to Chenfeld’s personality and musical style; it’s retro, has a similar feel to early 2000s indie rock, but it’s new city music…”
Read More“Despite the vulnerable and honest lyrics, Foley’s bright and poppy 80s sound palette provides an intriguing contrast, making their style dynamic and catchy, brilliant and gleaming…”
Read MoreWritten by: Eileen Kile
“Nashville-based singer, songwriter Sara Kays gained great popularity this past year when her song, “Remember That Night?” went viral on TikTok in a video she created promoting it. The video received…”
Read More“‘Out of My Mind’ has bright, electric notes and easy listening rhythms, which makes Vel the Wonder’s feature so smooth and dynamic. The single adds a new hip-hop element to Zuko’s music, which is perfectly reminiscent of the Mexican, golden-coast landscape, considering the artist hails from the Californian city of Imperial…”
Read MoreBy Mary Brady
“J.I.D. returns with more of his deliberate, yet effortless, flow on newly released tracks…”
Read MoreBy Cameron Gustin
“..the two worked together to create a rendition of “OK” that is colored and stimulating. The track features an energetic tempo accompanied by lyrics that effortlessly describe the dynamics of an inequitable relationship…”
Read More“Moon Child follows Willy P’s recent 2020 album, Take a Trip, a perfect name for exactly what it is: a collection of slow, almost trip-hop tracks. Willy P’s sound is near-reminiscent of Still Woozy energy—psychedelic and relaxing—yet the sound is entirely different and new…”
Read MoreBy Cameron Gustin
“Pearl Charles, otherwise known as the modern embodiment of the wave of fluorescent 70’s female artists, returned to the music world this past week with the release of her second album, Magic Mirror..”
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Photo Courtesy of Pink Sweat$
As fans eagerly count down the days until the release of artist Pink Sweat$’s new album Pink Planet on Friday, February 12, he began teasing them with a clip from his music video for his new song “Heaven.” Both the song and music video will be released on Monday, February 8. The short clip on Pink Sweat$’s Instagram gave fans a glimpse of the aesthetic of his upcoming album, which appears to be geared towards love. The release date of the new album, just two days before Valentine’s Day, also seems to point to a love-oriented album. Pink Sweat$’s songs have consistently carried a theme focusing on pure love, so an album revolving around love would be right up his alley.
Photo Courtesy of Pink Sweat$
Pink Sweat$ conveys his vulnerable lyrics through a heartfelt mix of Pop and R&B. This past year, Pink Sweat$ released his EP titled The Prelude. The six songs on The Prelude deal with topics ranging from love to racial injustice, so those topics will likely carry into his new album Pink Planet.
“However, what makes “Ten Feet Tall” especially nostalgic is the contrast of the soft and sweet high notes Hickey effortlessly hits along with the grungy guitar placement, both cementing the song in a musical decade we all surely miss and long for…”
Read MoreBy Cameron Gustin “
TRAMP STAMPS, the all girl trio consisting of Marisa Maino, Caroline Baker, and Paige Blue, bring an end to the ongoing search for the next big pop-punk group. Between the unhallowed, passionate story-telling and the edgy guitar riffs and thunderous drum breaks, “Sex With Me” is every early 2000s pop-punk fan’s dream…”
Read MoreBy Cameron Gustin
“Birdy took the last five years to experience growth by traveling, embracing her independence, and opening up to the wisdom of love. Her experiences in this hiatus reflect with grace in the introspective lyrics of “Surrender,” as well as the calming, coming of age clips of the video…”
Read MoreBy Hannah Newman
“The rappers’ creative effort combined is what makes this album stand out; the songs are bright and trippy, a dynamic contrast compared to the pool of pandemic blues we see now. This most certainly has to do with the pairing of Da Vinci and Kale’s smooth delivery joined by the colorful melodies sprinkled throughout—a true representation of the EP’s almost extraterrestrial cover art…”
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