‘Candydrip’ review: Lucky Daye pushes the envelope for modern R&B

There aren’t too many voices in modern R&B that stand out from the crowd like Lucky Daye’s does. His expressive, tender, and subtly growly vocal delivery has helped build his prominence as a male vocalist at the forefront of the…

Album Review: Marcus Gad Releases ‘Brave New World’

Reggae artist Marcus Gad, who hails from New Caledonia, recently released his new album, Brave New World, via Easy Star Records. The album is a collaboration with French producer Tamal. Tamal and Marcus first met in 2009, when Tamal worked…

Album Review: Love, DEAN Releases Self-Titled LP

Indie/soul/pop duo Love, DEAN, aka Rachael and Luke Price, release their self-titled debut album, a collection of feel-good songs revolving around love, community, and coming of age. Rachael explains, “This album is a love letter from us to anyone who…

Album review: Lauren Dukes Releases Self-Titled Debut EP

At once tantalizing and rippling with harmonic muscle, Lauren Dukes surfaces with a grand EP, exhibiting her luxurious voice and polished songwriting.

‘Soul’ review: Pixar’s latest mind-bending adventure is a symphony for the senses

Most people believe they were “born” to do something. And the latest Pixar movie directed by Pete Docter, who has repeatedly brought lively, imaginative worlds to the screen with the emotionally-fantastical Inside Out and the generational adventure Up, sets out…

Album Review: Blood Orange – Negro Swan

Whereas 2016’s Freetown Sound was a record that dove into themes of sex, race, and politics, Negro Swan, the latest release from Dev Hynes’ solo project Blood Orange, tries for an intimate experience about mental health within marginalized communities. Swan…

Music Interview: Odette

Australian soul/pop singer-songwriter Odette is someone we’re VERY excited to see excel over the next few years. When we were approached with the idea of this interview, it was the very first time we heard of her. And trust, we…