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I’m definitely not a Drake fan. I enjoy some of his earlier projects, but that is about it. With the release of “ICEMAN,” I decided to revisit parts of his discography, and it reminded me of a conversation I had with a friend who is a big fan of “Honestly, Nevermind,” especially because of its admirable shift in sound toward house music.

Drake has so many albums that feel bland and soulless to me. His flow often sounds exactly the same, and after so many releases ... read more

Recently I found out The Neighbourhood is my most played band of all time. I followed them constantly throughout the 2010s and early 2020s, and I always admired how they expanded their sound from project to project, each one having its own unique style. So, to celebrate the band, I decided to revisit their discography and see how I feel about it after so many years.

Following the massive success of their debut, The Neighbourhood released their sophomore album “Wiped Out!”, which ... read more

Black & Blue is a charming EP by Vicky Sometani, mixing elements of indie soul and R&B. Vicky seems to know exactly the type of music she wants to make. The songs revolve around familiar themes of love and heartbreak. She is definitely not reinventing the wheel, but the tracks are easy to enjoy, especially as a background listen.

Paying closer attention to the lyrics, there is not much depth to take from them. They are very basic, standard, and at times overly repetitive, though still ... read more

Recently I found out The Neighbourhood is my most played band of all time. I followed them constantly throughout the 2010s and early 2020s, and I always admired how they expanded their sound from project to project, each one having its own unique style. So, to celebrate the band, I decided to revisit their discography and see how I feel about it after so many years.

Back in the day, the term “Tumblr band” referred to artists who gained massive popularity between 2011 and 2016, ... read more