Dominique Fils-Aimé’s latest release isn’t a greatest hits compilation or a standard live album. Live at the Montréal International Jazz Festival 2024 is a radical transformation—a fearless reimagining of her past work that feels more like a reinvention than a revisit. This isn’t a singer retracing her steps; it’s a seasoned artist drawing a new […]
Microwave – Let’s Start Degeneracy (Review)
Microwave released their new album, Let’s Start Degeneracy, on Apr. 26, 2024, about a week before starting their U.S. tour. This album marks a shift for the band from post-hardcore to a refined and eclectic pop sound, a change that accompanies the band’s attempt to put some things to bed. The album’s title seems to have […]
Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties – In Lieu of Flowers (Review)
In Lieu of Flowers, the third studio album from Aaron West and The Roaring Twenties, adds another chapter to West’s ongoing saga. AW20’s previous two studio albums and EP took a personal approach to how West grappled with grief, loss, and divorce. What makes this group unique is that Aaron West is completely made up. He’s […]
Ariana Grande – Eternal Sunshine (Review)
Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine puts the singer on a new plane and delivers her to a place she has never been before. It is strikingly more mellow than any of her previous albums, and there is a noticeable lack of strain that had been present in the past. This “strain” does not speak for her vocals, which […]
iDKHOW – Gloom Division (Review)
Following a hiatus of over three years since their debut album, Razzmatazz, I DON’T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME (iDKHOW) makes a triumphant return with their sophomore effort, Gloom Division. Dallon Weekes, the visionary force behind the project, once again showcases his prowess in crafting infectious melodies paired with enigmatic lyrics. Weekes weaves a […]
Neck Deep – Neck Deep (Review)
Neck Deep’s new self-titled album offers a welcome return to the raw and passionate music that made them one of the most beloved pop-punk bands of the 2010s. Their 2020 All Distortions Are Intentional was an experimental yet uninspired record. The album was a foray into a smoother and more melodic sound. Still, the band has taken […]
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes – Dark Rainbow (Review)
Straight out of the gates, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes set the sensual tone for Dark Rainbow. Gone is the frenetic punk of 2021’s energetic post-pandemic catharsis album Sticky. It’s in with the grown-up, the considered, and the confident sincerity. Three singles have already spawned from this long-awaited offering. ‘Man of the Hour,’ ‘Brambles’ and released mere days before […]
Khruangbin – Live at Sydney Opera House (Review)
Khruangbin has gifted their fans with Live at Sydney Opera House, an 80-minute hypnotic journey transcending their eclectic sound into an effortless, ethereal blend. Khruangbin infuses genres that range from funk to groove to soul, psychedelic to surf rock, primarily influenced by 60s Thai funk and Iranian music, to name a few. The ability to weave […]
The Rolling Stones – Hackney Diamonds (Review)
It’s a widely agreed fact that The Rolling Stones are one of the greatest rock bands of all time. Their music has inspired generations of artists, but they’re now gearing up to release a whole album of new material. Hackney Diamonds is the first such release since 2005’s A Bigger Bang and the first since the death of beloved drummer […]
Bearings – The Best Part About Being Human (Review)
Bearings‘ latest offering, The Best Part About Being Human, is a potent collection of modern pop-punk anthems that showcases their commitment to quality over quantity.