Record Recap

Record Recap: Folk rock pioneer David Crosby dead at 81

February 19, 2023 by

David Crosby, original member of Los Angeles rock band The Byrds and founder of folk rock supergroup Crosby, Stills & Nash died on Jan. 18, 2023 at the age of 81.
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In Review: Mac DeMarco’s “Five Easy Hot Dogs”

February 6, 2023 by

DeMarco's newest album, “Five Easy Hot Dogs,” which was released on Jan. 20, 2023, pays homage to the cities he visited; each song was recorded and mixed in their respective destinations. 
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Record Recap: Dean Blunt’s “BLACK METAL”

November 10, 2022 by

British singer-songwriter Dean Blunt dips his toes into the avant-garde and art-pop genres on his 2014 album “BLACK METAL.” 
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Record Recap: 23 years since MF DOOM’s “Operation: Doomsday”

October 20, 2022 by

MF DOOM, or Daniel Dumile, shaped the ’90s underground rap and hip-hop scene in the U.S.
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Record recap: Alex G’s “Beach Music”

October 6, 2022 by

Alex G’s 2015 album “Beach Music” challenges the ‘sad’ album archetype by taking its listeners through a sort of auditory haunted house — all the while begging for your trust.
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Record Recap: Clairo’s Autumnal Masterpiece “Sling”

July 20, 2022 by

This album is about love and heartbreak, building a home and strengthening the relationships that matter most to us.
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Record Recap: Revisiting “Apollo XXI” after Three Years

May 26, 2022 by

Steve Lacy’s first studio album proved itself as a beautifully-crafted, fun collection of songs with each track bringing bright and exuberant energy.
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Record Recap: Revisiting Kevin Abstract’s “ARIZONA BABY” Four Years Later

April 30, 2022 by

“ARIZONA BABY” has incredible production value and proved itself as Abstract’s strongest album.
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On This Day: Nas’ “Illmatic,” The Gold Standard of Rap

April 19, 2022 by and

The songs and stories of “Illmatic” represent the perfection of every trait associated with purist hip-hop, from tales of struggle to intricate writing to unique instrumentals.
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Reflections Of Weyes Blood’s “Titanic Rising”: 3 Years Later

April 7, 2022 by

The album exists as a vulnerable collection of young adult experiences, all of which click together like puzzle pieces.
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Record Recap: Revisiting “Horse Jumper Of Love” Six Years Later

March 9, 2022 by

Horse Jumper of Love, the Boston-based slowcore band, has most certainly contributed to the indie-rock music scene in the second half of the 2010s.
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Record Recap: Revisiting TV Girl’s Timeless Album “Who Really Cares” Six Years Later

February 27, 2022 by

TV Girl, the San Diego-based band most popular for its vast array of synth-pop music, released their second studio album “Who Really Cares” on Feb. 25, 2016.
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Record Recap: Celebrating Black Talent and Artistry in American Pop Culture

February 18, 2022 by

From music to cinema, Black Americans have shaped and influenced pop culture — and their contributions have been both lauded and overlooked.
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Record Recap: Four Years Since Rejjie Snow’s “Dear Annie”

February 18, 2022 by

“Dear Annie,” the Dublin-based rapper’s debut full-length album, details both the blossoming and slow passing of a relationship.   
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On This Day: Revisiting Beach House’s Masterpiece Album “Teen Dream” 12 Years Later

January 26, 2022 by

If someone were to ask me to name all of the albums that have completely swept me off my feet, “Teen Dream,” Beach House’s third studio album, would easily be one of them.
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