Tape of the week: Polo Perks <3 <3 <3 – Punk Goes Drill +** While Babyxsosa’s celestial vocals have soundtracked the majority of my quarantine, it has been another Surf Gang affil…
‘Justice’ review: Justin Bieber Takes a Grounded Approach
Justin Bieber’s begins his new album Justice with a half-baked homage to Martin Luther King Jr. The quote he uses, “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,” immediately…
“OK Human” review: Weezer continues a streak of mediocrity on latest album
It’s honestly comical how unsubtle Weezer has become when thinking about their conceptual and stylistic reference points. Their career over the past three years has consisted of a surprisingly g…
Some Rap Songs: OG Swaggerdick, Peewee Longway, YN Jay, and more
Project of the week: OG Swaggerdick – Flaccid Rap OG Swaggerdick is, I believe, a more dynamic songwriter than many probably give him credit for. Some most likely watch his eccentric videos and …
‘evermore’ review: Taylor Swift expands her emblematic songwriting
To me, Taylor Swift hasn’t improved as a songwriter. She’s merely evolved. Her pivot to folk and piano-laden ballads doesn’t signal some attempt at “high-brow art.” The r…
Some Rap Songs: Packy Marciano, Mo Money, Young Slo-Be, and more
Project of the week: Packy Marciano – Catalina Wine Mixer The Catalina Wine Mixer became stuff of legend after Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly gave the performance of a lifetime at the end of St…
Interview: Master Kato on his bright solo future
Master Kato’s music is genetically different from Shoreline Mafia’s. The former member of the legendary west coast group is paving the way for his own solo career. Born and partially raise…