Been waiting for a full Softcult album ever since I heard their first song. It definitely lived up to the standard the sisters have built up over the years, even when 1 or 2 tracks on the record are a bit of a miss.
The title track When a Flower Doesn’t Grow is just pure audio bliss and might be one of their best offerings.
With "Something Beautiful", Miley Cyrus delivers her strongest album to date - a work that not only shines musically, but is also conceptually convincing. What exactly the concept is remains vague and open to interpretation, but the effect is clear: this album works best in one piece - atmospherically dense, dramaturgically well thought-out, emotionally resounding.
In terms of production, Something Beautiful is something I have never heard on a Miley record before: rich in detail, ... read more
Charli XCX, the reigning Queen of New Era Pop, has returned with her latest album, "BRAT," delivering some of her best material yet. This record not only showcases Charli's most vulnerable and open songwriting but also features some of her catchiest bops to date, making it a standout in her already impressive discography.
The album kicks off with "360," an opener that immediately sets the tone with its catchy chorus and punchy synths, getting you straight into the mood, ... read more
Mercedes and Phoenix Arn-Horn return with their fourth studio EP and manage to achieve something, that I knew they were capable of, and quite honestly, hoped would happen.
The record opens up with a distant, quickly approaching avalanche of sound that announces the beautifully mellow "Haunt You Still" - being kicked off by immediate vocal rendition and thus getting the listener straight into the groove of Softcult's airy, moody and melodic soundscape.
Lyrically, the song delves into ... read more
Philadelphia's Mannequin Pussy returns with a bombastic record in "I Got Heaven," revealing a sonic journey that effortlessly navigates between two distinct sides, each contributing to a cohesive and compelling whole.
The album showcases an impeccable balance, oscillating between bone-crushing, hard-hitting punk anthems and melodic, beautiful renditions of airy ballads. This dynamic interplay is not confined to Marisa Dabice's vocal performances alone, which spans from vulnerable, ... read more