Spanning 28 tracks and anchored in the immediacy of performance, ‘Australian Made: Live’ is less a greatest hits revue than a deeply considered act of cultural preservation.
Read moreDJ Premier & Roc Marciano Achieve Artistic Alchemy on Collaborative Project ‘The Coldest Profession’ | EP Review
The duo’s long-awaited collaboration proves that some dream combinations really do come through and deliver on what you hope for.
Read moreEthel Cain Examines the Pleasures and Pitfalls of First Love on ‘Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You’ | Album Review
‘Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You’ invites losing oneself in the slowcore, in the vast—and in this case, very murky and dark—emotional sea of first love.
Read moreMadison McFerrin’s Lyrical and Vocal Gifts Rise to the Occasion on ‘SCORPIO’ | Album Review
On McFerrin’s second studio affair, she extends and develops her vocal arrangement skills and songwriting whilst retaining the same attitude to brevity that her debut LP embraced.
Read moreLoyle Carner Expands His Lyrical and Musical Horizons on Meditative ‘hopefully !’ | Album Review
The sounds are slightly different here than on previous albums and Carner’s tentative sojourn into singing is a success because his voice connects as easily as his rapping does.
Read moreLittle Simz’s Lyrical Gifts Blossom Anew on Confident, Captivating ‘Lotus’ | Album Review
Little Simz’s sixth studio affair is a triumph of self-expression and singular artistic vision. And her rediscovered confidence is expressed to thrilling effect in many places on the album.
Read moreTanika Charles Offers Many Reasons to Love the Resonant and Reflective ‘Reasons To Stay’ | Album Review
Four albums deep into her career and Charles is carving a fertile furrow that is deserving of far more attention than it currently gets.
Read moreEmma-Jean Thackray Mines the Depths of Darkness and Despair on Stirring ‘Weirdo’ | Album Review
‘Weirdo’ is a brilliant album crafted by a musical talent of gargantuan proportions and with all things being fair and equal, it should sell by the truck load.
Read moreBrother Ali’s Inspired, Introspective ‘Satisfied Soul’ Offers Much-Needed Light During Dark Times | Album Review
Ambitious in scale, but straightforward in execution, the album’s subject matter is rich and varied, and Ali delivers it with the passion and conviction of a holy warrior.
Read moreEthel Cain Deconstructs The Darkness on ‘Perverts’ | Review
‘Perverts’ is a project full of push/pull, enveloping warmth and chafing discomfort, offering an intimate glimpse into its creator’s artistry and process.
Read more‘Acts of Faith’ Offers Further Testament to the Spiritual Fortitude of SAULT’s Musical Vision | Album Review
Relatively uncluttered drums, bass, keys and guitar backdrops to Cleo Sol’s expressive and shyly powerful voice are the order of the day here on the UK collective’s eleventh studio affair.
Read moreRedman Returns in Dynamic, Distinctive Form with Long-Awaited ‘Muddy Waters Too’ | Album Review
Although Redman’s presence on ‘Muddy Waters Too’ alone makes for an instantly memorable listening experience, he invited an impressive crew of collaborators to contribute to the affair.
Read moreSaint Etienne Navigate the Nocturnal on Thoughtfully Crafted 'The Night' | Album Review
Consistent with its thematic focus and title, ‘The Night’ is best experienced alone, devoid of distraction, late at night.
Read moreMichael Kiwanuka Manifests Strength in Softer Tones on ‘Small Changes’ | Album Review
Listening to Kiwanuka’s fourth studio affair feels like falling into the comfort of your bed after a long night of good food, carefree dancing and indulgence in a few too many vices.
Read moreFreddie Gibbs Rises to the Occasion Once Again on “You Only Die 1nce’ | Album Review
Throughout his sixth solo affair, Gibbs captures genuine emotion and displays his continuously improving lyrical and stylistic abilities.
Read moreKurious Unleashes the Rhymes Up His Sleeve on Artfully Executed ‘Majician’ | Album Review
Though this album has been completed for a while, Kurious and producer Mono En Stereo’s shared passion for their craft ensures that it retains its freshness.
Read moreKylie Minogue’s Triumphant ‘Tension II’ Solidifies Her Enduring Status as Our Most Dynamic Disco-Pop Diva | Album Review
With ‘Tension II,’ Minogue's icy electro-pop sound remains captivating, and her ability to collaborate with avant-garde artists continues to surprise and delight.
Read moreGemma Hayes Reconnects to Her Musical Muse with Enthralling ‘Blind Faith’ | Album Review
With her sixth studio album, Hayes has perfected the art of connecting personal introspection to universal truths in her songwriting, ensuring that her melancholic musings never veer into the maudlin.
Read moreLady Gaga Crafts a Musically Rich, Multifarious Character Study with ‘Harlequin’ | Album Review
‘Harlequin’ is a beautifully executed album that allows Gaga to delve into and display her understanding of music at a holistic level, refusing to be confined to just one genre.
Read moreMustafa Mines Emotional Depths on Resonant ‘Dunya’ | Album Review
Life weighs heavy on Mustafa, but the songs captured on ‘Dunya’ never feel overly gloomy thanks to the humanity that shines through at every turn.
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