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2026 Artist Deep Dive For The Week Of 5/31/26-6/6/26

Vince Staples Part 4: Vince Staples

Despite being released three years later, Vince Staples feels like Side B of FM! due to its similar brief run time and collaboration with Kenny Beats. While FM! embraced a more upbeat and vibrant West Coast sound, this one is definitely more laid back and darker with more personal tracks and moments throughout.

The highs of it aren’t as immediately apparent as they were on earlier records, but it ... read more

Brian Eno Tuesday Binges Part 3: Another Green World

This record is honestly more of what I was expecting from Brian Eno when I started to play his discography three weeks ago.

Those first two records were more Glam Rock inspired, and while both offered nice highlights, I just didn’t fully vibe with his blending that sound of 70s Rock with some experimental elements. This time around he puts aside Rock in favor of Pop, and I honestly think this sound suits him more. It just feels like ... read more

2026 Artist Deep Dive For Week Of 5/31/26-6/6/26

Vince Staples Part 3: FM!

A very brief collection of songs from Vince Staples. It’s got some real infectious West Coast vibes that succeeds in offering a good time. It’s undeniably fun but it does feel like it was a tad too eager to end things early before its full potential could be fully realized.

Definitely worth checking out thanks to good production and flows from Vince, but even a brief album can have moments of ... read more

The Pixies Mondays Deep Dives Part 3: Bossanova

The weakest of the first three albums thanks to it lacking as many true stand out tracks, but The Pixies are still good at being The Pixies and offering their blend of Late 80s Alternative Rock. Nothing is bad but I do feel like things can blend into each other more so than what we’ve gotten so far, which can make it feel longer than it actually is.

Still should be appealing to anyone that enjoyed the first two records and it’s an ... read more