Sturgill Simpson’s work could serve as a handy comparison between the country genre and the bluegrass subgenre. When making Cuttin’ Grass Vol. 1: The Butcher Shoppe Sessions, Simpson pulls songs from …
Album Review: clipping.’s “Visions of Bodies Being Burned” is an anthology of spooky tales
Visions of Bodies Being Burned is a horrorcore rap album by clipping., weaving together scary tales by Daveed Diggs and friends. Originally the album was intended as an accompanying piece to last year…
Album Review: Annie relays the cycles we find ourselves in, especially during a pandemic, on “Dark Hearts”
Dark Hearts is the first alum in over a decade from Norwegian singer Annie. In the near hour length album, Annie covers a wide pallet of emotion while maintaining a solid electro-synth-pop theme. Anni…
Aloe Blacc Aims for Affirmation on All Love Everything
Aloe Blacc has developed a theme within his music he calls A.I.M.: affirmation, inspiration, and motivation. This model can be seen across his discography, from the motivational “I Need a Dollar” to h…
Album Review: Jónsi’s Atmospheric Ambiance Soars on “Shiver”
Jónsi produces electronically infused music meant for the arthouse. It has been ten years since the Sigur Rós singer’s last solo album, and since then he has won a place of admiration within the…
The Neighbourhood Reinvents Themselves on “Chip Chrome & The Mono-Tones”
Chip Chrome & The Mono-Tones sounds like its own band name, but in actuality, it is the latest album by The Neighbourhood. After topping the charts with the single, “Sweater Weather,” The Neighbou…
Album Review: Anjimile explores doubt, love and acceptance on “Giver Taker”
Singing about topics from the struggles of acceptance to the hanging specter of religion, Anjimile performs with honesty that resonates. Over course of Giver Taker, Anjimile draws the listener in with…