Record Recap

October 9, 2025

‘The Life of a Showgirl’ is the biggest let down of Taylor Swift’s career

By Kendra Martinez

So far, the album has fallen nothing short of mediocre for longtime Taylor Swift fans and only time will tell if that holds true.

April 25, 2023

Record Recap: The Pixies’ “Doolittle”

By Lorna Kruesel

“Doolittle” begins and ends with greatness, and it rightfully deserves its famous spot in the early alt-rock world.

February 19, 2023

Record Recap: Folk rock pioneer David Crosby dead at 81

By Stella Mullin

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.

February 6, 2023

In Review: Mac DeMarco’s “Five Easy Hot Dogs”

By Stella Mullin

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.

November 10, 2022

Record Recap: Dean Blunt’s “BLACK METAL”

By Lorna Kruesel

British singer-songwriter Dean Blunt dips his toes into the avant-garde and art-pop genres on his 2014 album “BLACK METAL.”

October 20, 2022

Record Recap: 23 years since MF DOOM’s “Operation: Doomsday”

By Lorna Kruesel

MF DOOM, or Daniel Dumile, shaped the ’90s underground rap and hip-hop scene in the U.S.

October 6, 2022

Record recap: Alex G’s “Beach Music”

By Lorna Kruesel

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.

July 20, 2022

Record Recap: Clairo’s Autumnal Masterpiece “Sling”

By Lorna Kruesel

This album is about love and heartbreak, building a home and strengthening the relationships that matter most to us.

May 26, 2022

Record Recap: Revisiting “Apollo XXI” after Three Years

By Lorna Kruesel

Steve Lacy’s first studio album proved itself as a beautifully-crafted, fun collection of songs with each track bringing bright and exuberant energy.

April 30, 2022

Record Recap: Revisiting Kevin Abstract’s “ARIZONA BABY” Four Years Later

By Lorna Kruesel

“ARIZONA BABY” has incredible production value and proved itself as Abstract’s strongest album.

April 19, 2022

On This Day: Nas’ “Illmatic,” The Gold Standard of Rap

By Jadon Bienz, Evan Gonzalez

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.

April 7, 2022

Reflections Of Weyes Blood’s “Titanic Rising”: 3 Years Later

By Lorna Kruesel

The album exists as a vulnerable collection of young adult experiences, all of which click together like puzzle pieces.

March 9, 2022

Record Recap: Revisiting “Horse Jumper Of Love” Six Years Later

By Lorna Kruesel

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.

February 27, 2022

Record Recap: Revisiting TV Girl’s Timeless Album “Who Really Cares” Six Years Later

By Lorna Kruesel

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.