A$AP Rocky has been a dominant figure in cloud rap since the early 2010s, especially after the release of his 2011 mixtape Live.Love.A$AP, which quickly became a defining project for the genre. From there, Rocky built a strong catalog filled with memorable albums that balanced style, charisma, and experimentation. For a long time, he felt like one of the most reliable artists in hip hop. That consistency started to feel shakier with his 2018 album Testing. While that record was not outright ... read more

PlaqueBoyMax is one of those artists whose rise feels almost unreal. He went from a streaming personality to someone with a genuine foothold in music, and his growth over the last year has been impressive. Whether people love him or dismiss him as a joke act, he’s clearly connected with a huge audience. Ten million monthly listeners isn’t something you stumble into, and being part of a Grammy-nominated track like Victory Lap shows that people in the industry take him seriously too. ... read more

Danny Brown has built his career on being unpredictable in the best possible way. He’s one of the few rappers who can move between experimental rap, art pop, hyperpop, and classic hip-hop features without losing his identity. Even when he shows up for a quick verse on someone else’s track, he usually makes it more interesting. That same energy carries through on Stardust, an album that reminds you exactly why Danny is considered one of the most creative artists working in rap ... read more

Daniel Caesar has always been one of the most reliable artists in modern R&B and neo-soul, and Son of Spergy continues to prove why people hold his work in such high regard. This album leans into a calm, reflective sound, but it’s executed with so much skill and intention that it never feels dull or predictable. It’s a smooth, thoughtful project that knows exactly what it wants to be, even if it’s not the most daring release in his catalogue.

One of the biggest strengths ... read more

Anna von Hausswolff has always been an artist known for her haunting and atmospheric approach to music, often blending gothic tones with elements of neoclassical and experimental rock. Her new record, ICONOCLASTS, continues that tradition, but with a sharper focus and even more depth than before. It’s a dark, textured, and emotionally heavy experience that perfectly balances mood and technical craft.

From the very start, the production pulls you in with dense layers of organ, guitar, and ... read more

Florence + the Machine has always been one of those groups that exists in their own world, sitting somewhere between art rock, baroque pop, and singer-songwriter introspection. Over the years, Florence Welch has built a reputation for her powerful voice, emotional songwriting, and theatrical approach to production. On their latest album, Everyone Screams, Florence and company deliver another distinct and often striking record, though it’s not without its weaker moments.

At its core, ... read more

Leon Thomas III is someone that most people remember as Andre from Victorious, the charismatic musician who always stood out on screen. But beyond his acting career, Leon has quietly been building an impressive name for himself in the world of contemporary R&B. While some critics have labeled him an “industry plant,” that claim doesn’t hold much weight when you actually listen to his recent work. Leon has been steadily proving that he’s a genuinely talented artist ... read more

Ian has been an artist I’ve followed since he first started experimenting with trap-inspired music, and from the beginning, it was clear that he’s one of those “see influence, take influence” types of acts. He’s someone who absorbs sounds from whatever is popular at the time and then redistributes them to his surprisingly large fanbase. That formula can work for some artists, but for Ian, it’s led to a streak of mediocre releases that don’t feel like ... read more

When Die Lit dropped in 2018, it felt like a moment. Playboi Carti had already built a reputation for his unique delivery and ad-lib-heavy style, but this album was the one that really turned him into a cultural figure. At the time, I thought it was his best work, and revisiting it in 2025 only reinforces that feeling. In fact, I think Die Lit sounds even better now than it did when it came out.

What makes this record so strong is its simplicity. Everything about it feels effortless yet ... read more

I haven’t always been big on indie or glam rock, but over the last couple of years I’ve started diving into that world more seriously. It’s a genre that’s full of personality and theatrics, and The Last Dinner Party fits perfectly into that mold. Their new record From the Pyre is their sophomore release, and it shows a band that’s not only more confident but also more refined in what they want to sound like.

What stands out most about this album are the vocals, ... read more

Comedy rap is one of those ideas that sounds fun in theory but rarely works in practice. There are only so many jokes you can cram into music before it starts feeling repetitive or forced. Plus, it often hurts an artist’s credibility when they try to pivot toward something more serious later on. There are a few rappers who can balance humor and artistry effectively, but it’s a tough act to pull off. bbno$, for better or worse, has always leaned into that goofy, self-aware style, and ... read more

Tame Impala has been one of the most defining acts in psychedelic pop for the last fifteen years. Kevin Parker’s production style and songwriting have influenced an entire generation of artists, and albums like Currents still stand as high points in the genre. So when a new Tame Impala project drops, expectations are automatically sky-high. That’s what makes Deadbeat such an interesting but confusing record because this time around, Parker trades in the fuzzy synths and shimmering ... read more

María Zardoya has always been one of the most distinct voices in the indie pop scene. As one half of The Marías, she’s helped shape the sound of modern bedroom and dream pop through sleek production, smooth vocals, and emotionally rich songwriting. So when she announced a solo album under the new name Not for Radio, there was plenty of curiosity about what direction she’d take. Would it be a reinvention, or just a continuation of what made The Marías so good in ... read more

TWICE is one of the first K-pop groups I ever got into seriously, and because of that, I’ve always given them a fair amount of credit. They were a gateway group for me, the one that made me pay attention to the genre beyond the surface level. Over the past year, I’ve spent a lot of time going through their discography, and while I’ve enjoyed parts of it, I’ve always found their full-length albums to be pretty inconsistent. TWICE has the ability to make incredibly catchy ... read more

Khalid has been an artist I’ve followed since the start of his career. Over time, though, I’ve come to appreciate Khalid’s style. His last record, Sincere, was a turning point for me. Even with some bland stretches, it still felt thoughtful and emotionally grounded, and it stood out in the R&B landscape of 2024.

Now, a year later, Khalid is back with After the Sun Goes Down, a sleek mix of contemporary R&B and dance-pop. The album immediately pulls you in with its ... read more

OsamaSon is an artist I’ve been aware of for a while, mostly because he exists in the same general space as Playboi Carti, Destroy Lonely, and Ken Carson. That whole rage and trap-adjacent lane has always felt crowded, and for a long time OsamaSon blended into that noise for me. Earlier this year, I reviewed Psykotic and came away thinking it was fine but not special. At the time, I had issues with how unique it felt and whether OsamaSon could actually hold together a full album. Now that ... read more

While scrolling through Album of the Year, a few albums caught my eye, and one that really stood out was The Spiritual Sound by Agriculture. I wasn’t expecting much at first, mainly because black metal and blackgaze aren’t genres I usually enjoy. In fact, if you’ve read my previous reviews, you already know that. Albums like Tsunami Sea by Spiritbox completely lost me with the overwhelming black metal influence, especially on the vocals. But to my surprise, this record from ... read more

Over the last few years of diving into different albums and genres, punk has become one of the few that’s really stuck with me. There’s something so intoxicating about it; the raw energy, the heavy production, and the mix of chaos with introspective or political themes. It’s a genre that manages to be reckless and meaningful at the same time. And when it comes to modern punk bands, Viagra Boys are impossible to ignore.

Viagra Boys have been consistently putting out great punk ... read more

Taylor Swift is a prolific artist who’s been around for about two decades now. She started as a country singer writing some of the catchiest songs of her era, and even today tracks like “Love Story” still get regular play. But for me, it wasn’t until 2012’s Red that I really started paying attention to her work. That album remains my favourite from her, capturing a great balance between personal storytelling, emotional songwriting, and strong production.

That ... read more

Lil Mosey is one of those rappers who really lived in the peak of the 2018 SoundCloud rap wave. During that time, he managed to get a few big hits under his belt, including “Blueberry Faygo,” “Noticed,” and “Kamikaze.” Those tracks were undeniably catchy and stood out just enough to separate him from the crowd of artists flooding the internet at the time. Since then, I’ll be honest, I hadn’t kept up with him. He wasn’t an artist I felt like ... read more