Music

In Review: Katy Perry Gets Her Smile Back

September 4, 2020 by

On this record, she’s not trying to exert her creative exhaust like on “Witness,” and it sounds like she’s having fun.
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In Review: “Karma 3” Showcases Dave East’s Consistency and Grit

August 29, 2020 by and

East’s consistency ultimately makes his latest project a solid endeavor, though his collaborators’ contributions punch above their weights.
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Aminé Brings His Extravaganza 2019 Energy to “Limbo”

August 13, 2020 by and

Aminé’s growth and maturing sound make “Limbo” a satisfying listen for both fans and those only familiar with his hits.
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In Review: Dominic Fike Proves Himself on “What Could Possibly Go Wrong”

August 6, 2020 by

To call “What Could Possibly Go Wrong” a promising debut is an understatement, as Fike has created a record that remarkably encapsulates the nihilistic and cynical worldview of his Gen Z fanbase.
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In Review: “Tourist Season” by Miel

August 2, 2020 by

With this beautiful, dream-like ode to a relationship, you’ll feel like you’ve gone through about seven break-ups already.
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“No Pressure”: Logic’s Victory Lap and Tribute to His Influences

July 29, 2020 by and

As a whole, “No Pressure” serves as a return to form to celebrate and round out Logic’s career.
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In Review: “Folklore” by Taylor Swift

July 26, 2020 by

The release of the 16-track “Folklore” made its way into the world less than 24 hours after it was announced, unpredictably so in the parallel presence of overwhelming societal uncertainty. 
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“Legends Never Die”: Juice WRLD’s Message of Perseverance

July 13, 2020 by and

“Legends Never Die,” the first in what appears to be a series of posthumous Juice albums, aims to memorialize the impact of Juice’s emotional work.
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In Review: “Women in Music Pt. III” by HAIM

June 30, 2020 by

The Haim sisters had to travel through darkness to create this record, but on the other side was a tunnel of light you can hear through the quality production.
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Welcome to “Chromatica”: Lady Gaga Returns to Her Pop Homeland

June 3, 2020 by

This dance-central album might just provide enough refuge with a bedroom dance party to make us forget we can’t listen to this music at a real party.
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Carly Rae Jepsen Releases New Refined “Dedicated Side B” Quarantine Album

May 26, 2020 by

Even though there are overlapping themes in other Jepsen songs and the material isn’t exactly new, there are still some gems in this album that represent the best of her discography.
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TikTok: A Cultural Reset of Popularizing Indie Music

April 29, 2020 by

Regardless of how you feel about TikTok, there’s no denying that it has had a significant role in reshaping the music industry.
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DaBaby Takes the Heat on “BLAME IT ON BABY”

April 24, 2020 by

“BLAME IT ON BABY” sees DaBaby try to emulate the success he found with his first two projects by leaning on his signature aggressive vocals and sardonic flow.
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Rina Sawayama’s Debut Album is a Career-Defining Project

April 24, 2020 by

Rina Sawayama’s debut album, “SAWAYAMA,” is finally here, and lives up to the years of hype fans have accumulated towards this project.
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Thundercat Said It Best, “It Is What It Is”

April 23, 2020 by

Just enough musical content for a simple drive around town or a walk with a dog, Thundercat managed to condense his entire album into a 37-minute masterpiece.
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