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 discogr…
Album review: Action Bronson bathes in banal high-end luxury on “Only For Dolphins”
Very few rappers can describe their high-end lifestyle as if it’s some fantastical journey. To artists like Curren$y, Wiz Khalifa, and Larry Jun…
Album Review: ‘Tis the Season for Love and Family with Dolly Parton’s “Holly Dolly Christmas”
Thirty years after her last Christmas album, Dolly Parton is back again with the charming and homegrown A Holly Dolly Christmas. Her previous Chr…
The TYF Monthly Mixtape: September 2020
In our TYF Monthly Mixtape feature, our music writers share Spotify playlists of the songs – new and old – they’ve had on repeat for…
Album Review: YG’s “My Life4Hunnid” is a worthwhile, politically-charged endeavor
YG’s greatest attribute as a pure artist is his innate ability to be forthright with his listeners without ever coming off trite. He makes super…
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 sinc…
Album Review: BLACKPINK reach their highest highs and lowest lows on “THE ALBUM”
On their much-anticipated studio record debut, THE ALBUM (2020), K-pop royalty BLACKPINK continue their production of high-octane singles alongside ma…