On their sophomore album, Rearrange Us, L.A. via Philadelphia indie rock band Mt. Joy explores themes of heartbreak and finding oneself in the aftermath of a breakup. The first track, “Bug Eyes,” serv…
Album Review: Superstars BTS present a mature sound in the introspective Map of the Soul: 7
If their melancholy and largely triumphant Map of the Soul: 7 is anything to go by, carrying the burden of a pioneer style of fame rests uneasily on the shoulders of mega-stars BTS. Comprised of membe…
Album Review: Lil Pump – “Harverd Dropout”
It’s been a rocky two years for Lil Pump since his debut self-titled album made waves outside of Soundcloud in 2017. He was featured on the 2018 XXL Freshman Magazine cover and released “I…
Album Review: Meghan Trainor – “The Love Train”
After pushing back the release of her third album to add more songs, Meghan Trainor married the man of her dreams. Having not released any studio recordings since her sophomore album Thank You, Traino…
Album Review: Jessica Pratt – “Quiet Signs”
Quiet Signs is only 27 minutes long, but it’s the sort of truly devastating album that it’s all too easy to find yourself lost in. Jessica Pratt’s distinctive, otherworldly voice, like something out o…
Album Review: The Twilight Sad – “It Won/t Be Like This All the Time”
The Twilight Sad’s output as of late, though steeped in undeniable skill and indulgence, has felt as though it was holding something back. While lush, immersive records like 2012’s No One Can Ever Kno…
Album Review: Zayn – “Icarus Falls”
A lot has happened since Zayn Malik became the first member of One Direction to leave the band back in 2015. Harry Styles legitimately became a superstar in 2017 (if he wasn’t already one) with …