luckymax

So what’s the verdict on rookie Gabriel Jacoby’s debut EP? 'gutta child' feels deeply autobiographical, rooted in his Southern U.S. background both in its themes and its sound.

Jacoby’s voice is a big part of what makes the EP work. It’s expressive, sometimes raw, sometimes more restrained, but always genuine. It fits the world he’s building perfectly. Sonically, 'gutta child' never feels flat or repetitive. The tracks all bring something ... read more

After seeing all the insanely positive end-of-year reviews, I was really excited to dive into Oklou’s new album. And honestly, having a French artist from my region finally getting international recognition, that alone is def enough to get me hyped. After a few days of listening, my impression is pretty positive.

So what is 'choke enough'? First, it’s a very intimate album. Across the thirteen tracks of the standard version, Oklou digs into deeply personal themes: ... read more

With 'Heavy Metal,' Cameron Winter delivers an intimate and pretty minimalistic album. The arrangements are stripped-back, the production stays out of the way, and Winter’s voice takes center stage. It’s barer and less performative than in Geese, almost whispered, which creates an immediate sense of closeness.

Winter’s writing is genuinely poetic, and it’s one of the album’s biggest strengths for me. He speaks about love, emotional exhaustion, ... read more

Eusexua is a concept album built around a physical and spiritual state (the “Eusexua” term Twigs invented), and that idea runs through the themes she explores: the body, transcendence, total release. The lyrics are well-written and evocative enough to support the concept without ever overplaying it.

Musically, it’s a very dance-oriented album, but not in a pop sense. Twigs clearly leans into rave culture, and the title track Eusexua (best song on the record) is the perfect ... read more