Ever since the formation of One Direction in 2010, it’s been clear Harry Styles is a star. The piercing green eyes, the deep British accent, the long curly locks and the increasingly eccentric wardrob…
Album Review: Cashmere Cat – “9”
I first fell in love with Magnus Høiberg completely unintentionally. Back in 2014, I was a huge fan of Ariana Grande—still am, actually—and listened to her album My Everything on a constant loop. I pa…
Album Review: Tinie Tempah – “Youth”
Youth, Tinie Tempah’s first album in four years, is a pleasant if a little scatterbrained reintroduction into the British rapper’s sound—heavily influenced by dancehall, grime, self-reflection, and br…
Album Review: Drake – “More Life”
“I get a blank page when I try to draw a comparison/I’m getting straight to the point with it,” rapped Drake on the title track of last year’s blockbuster VIEWS. Sadly, his much-hyped fourth studio al…
Album Review: Spoon – “Hot Thoughts”
Spoon has never been content with being just another utensil in the drawer. Throughout their 23 years as a band they’ve tinkered with the indie rock formula in ways no other artists could—nimbly danci…
Alt-J Announce New Album and Tour with Release of New Single
It’s definitely a good day to be an Alt-J fan! Within the past 24 hours, the English indie rockers have released a new single and announced a new album and tour to come later this year. Supporte…
From the Record Crate: Michael Jackson – “Thriller” (1982)
Like many people, I grew up with Michael Jackson’s music playing constantly—wafting through the kitchen as my mom cooked dinner, pumping through the car as I drove to tennis lessons, even thrumming qu…