PSYCHOTHUG

Quite easily the best late night listen of the year. This album is simple and sometimes repetitive, but this produces a beautiful atmosphere perfect for thinking and relaxing. Dedicated to his friend who passed away in 2023, much of the album feels very sentimental and somber as well. My only real criticisms is that towards the end, the songs do maybe sound a little too similar, and I think some more instrumental variety for miffle in the future would do him good. But overall, a very beautiful ... read more

Legendary hip-hop group De La Soul’s return to music is here! Nearly 40 years after their classic album, 3 Feet High & Rising, the group is surprisingly still very solid. The production on this record is actually exceptionally beautiful, and the writing is often very personal or introspective, yet remains fun and mostly lighthearted. The biggest selling point for me, however, is the immaculate feature list, including Nas, Black Thought, Q-Tip, Common, and Slick Rick, not to mention ... read more

O.P.N. has for a long time been one of the most creative producers in the electronic music scene. From producing numerous songs for The Weeknd and Caroline Polacheck, to basically creating the subgenre of vaporwave, he’s incredibly influential, yet often overlooked. On this latest record, he comes with the approach of glitchy, synth-drowned, and soft ambient music. Much of the songs bring to mind the early work of Aphex Twin, as well as Tim Hecker. This makes for a very relaxing and ... read more

Not quite as charismatic or cerebral as her best work