There is an evident progression to Post Malone’s music over the last half decade. From the slow shedding of the hip-hop influence that defined his artistry early on, to the continuous growth of his inner voice appearing more frequently in…
‘Orange Blood’ review: Mt. Joy urges us to stop and smell the roses
During the past couple years, many people have felt like they’re in a constant state of uncertainty. On one hand, we want to be responsible and do what we’re “supposed” to do. On the other hand, all we really want…
‘Harry’s House’ review: Harry Styles creates a musical home that all can enjoy
For someone that has so many eyes on his every step, statement, and piece of music, Harry Styles has always maintained an impressive, and refreshing, amount of personal privacy. Living and growing under some of the industry’s brightest spotlights, he…
‘Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers’ review: Kendrick Lamar returns with messy introspection
The cat is out of the bag: Kendrick’s favorite subject is himself. Anyone who’d been paying attention to his music already knew this, of course. Even in To Pimp a Butterfly, his ostensibly “political” album, he was equally drawn to…
‘The Modern Western World’ review: Vansire expands their artistic scope
There has always been a certain air to the music that Josh Augustin and Sam Winemiller have created under the Vansire name, ever since their first releases back in 2016. For any familiar listeners, the immersive, dream-like nature of their…
‘Preacher’s Daughter’ review : Ethel Cain delivers a strikingly singular and profound debut full-length album
With the arrival of her debut album, the delirious dreamscape of the gothic Americana-inspired Preacher’s Daughter, Ethel Cain (the multi-genre project from Hayden Anhedönia) cements herself as a formidable powerhouse of an artist. With her impulse for theatricality in every aspect…
“(Un)Commentary” review: Learning to Grow Up with Alec Benjamin
Just like the day you first moved in, your family is in your dorm. Eight semesters worth of memories are packed up in boxes. Once you line them up at the door, there’s nothing more to do. You sit on…