Yorn & Johansson’s previous collaborations had more character, but were not much meatier than what’s served here on their new five-track extended play.
Read moreBlack Thought Partners with 9th Wonder to Deliver Hip-Hop Masterclass ‘Streams of Thought Vol. 1’ | EP Review
Although way too brief, this captivating offering from two experts of their respective crafts is an example of hip-hop’s many intriguing possibilities.
Read moreLaura Marling & Mike Lindsay’s Creative Energies Converge for Engrossing ‘LUMP’ | Album Review
Laura Marling’s silky voice and Mike Lindsay’s sleek production sound much smoother than the name of their collaborative project suggests.
Read moreFather John Misty Tussles with Heartache on Emotionally Charged ‘God’s Favorite Customer’ | Album Review
‘God’s Favorite Customer’ is less than half the length of his 2017 LP ‘Pure Comedy’ but the details are still there, Tillman’s verbose nature still intact.
Read moreNeko Case Returns Resilient & Resplendent with ‘Hell-On’ | Album Review
On her seventh album, Case sounds emboldened, too pissed off to stay quiet. She doles out her anger in spoonfuls, washed down with humor and hooks.
Read moreAn Exercise in Artistic Regression, Kanye West’s ‘ye’ Offers Little of Substance | Album Review
Kanye West has made some great music, so perhaps producing seven passable is just reflexive at this point.
Read morePusha T Solidifies His Musical Identity with ‘DAYTONA’ | Album Review
On his third solo album, Pusha T displays more self-assurance than at any other point in his career.
Read moreCourtney Barnett Crafts Ruminative & Confident ‘Tell Me How You Really Feel’ | Album Review
‘Tell Me How You Really Feel’ is Barnett’s second solo album, not as sparse and snarky as her debut, but more ruminative and confident.
Read moreDJ Jazzy Jeff Solidifies His Penchant for Musical Magnificence with ‘M3’ | Album Review
‘M3’ is generally an upbeat endeavor, with Jeff and crew utilizing buoyant production rooted in hip-hop, soul, jazz, and house music.
Read moreArctic Monkeys Shoot the Moon with ‘Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino’ | Album Review
Despite being their biggest musical departure to date, ‘Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino’ is unmistakably an Arctic Monkeys album.
Read moreMF Robots’ Deliver Enjoyable Debut ‘Music For Robots,’ But Play It Too Safe | Album Review
Former Brand New Heavies Jan Kincaid & Dawn Joseph have brought the invigorating sound of ‘90s dance music to the present day via MF Robots.
Read moreLiz Phair’s ‘The Girly-Sound Tapes’ Sheds Light on a Songwriting Legend In-the-Making | Album Review
“Feminist” simply in the way it exists, unapologetically made by a woman, these demos are gritty, but not amateurish, and it’s easy to see why they were a sensation.
Read moreBeach House’s Perfectionism Remains Fully Intact on Sublime ‘7’ | Album Review
The soundtrack to your daydreams, the chillest of vibes, Beach House deliver once again with ‘7.’
Read moreTom Misch Stretches His Stirring Songcraft on Genre-Defying Debut ‘Geography’ | Album Review
An unassuming and uncompromisingly gratifying aural experience, ‘Geography’ is the reviewer’s personal favorite album of 2018 so far, until otherwise notified.
Read moreLeon Bridges’ Latest Proves You Can Never Get Enough of a ‘Good Thing’ | Album Review
With Bridges' voice reminiscent of a mix between Sam Cooke and Raphael Saadiq, ‘Good Thing’ explores love, self-reflection and journeys, internal and external.
Read moreRoyce Da 5’9” Embraces Introspection on Bold & Brave ‘Book of Ryan’ | Album Review
Royce evolves into a full-fledged author on his new album, sharing one of the more compelling autobiographies you'll come across.
Read moreFinding Love Again in Amber Mark’s Captivating ‘Conexão’ EP | Review
Where its precursor ‘3.33am’ broods with introversion, ‘Conexão’ is resiliently extroverted as Mark explores reconnecting with the ups and downs of new love.
Read moreJanelle Monáe’s Dynamic ‘Dirty Computer’ Expertly Merges the Personal & Political | Album Review
A pristine pop sheen makes ‘Dirty Computer’ Monáe’s most mainstream album to date, without sacrificing her lyrical power and artistic integrity.
Read moreManic Street Preachers Stand Strong on ‘Resistance Is Futile’ | Album Review
The band’s thirteenth studio album finds them treading familiar ground. That’s not to say they’re phoning it in: they’re simply doing what they do best.
Read moreLaura Veirs Triumphs with Exhilarating, Exquisitely Crafted ‘The Lookout’ | Album Review
Every song on Veirs’ new album ‘The Lookout’ is special, tied together by a thoughtful thesis, consummate musicianship, and an unwavering work ethic.
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