There is no way to describe how great, boundary-pushing and extraordinary this album is. Charli XCX's 6th studio album, BRAT is a dazzling and ambitious album that stands as a career highlight. The album is a dynamic mix, as it starts with uplifting, energetic vibes, transitions into emotionally charged moments through the middle, and then picks up the pace again towards the end. BRAT is a nostalgic nod to the mid-2000s club scene, featuring catchy songs that pay homage to French dance ... read more

The LA synth-pop duo, Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin build on their surreal, vaporwave sound with this second album, blending nostalgic synth-pop with indie-pop elements. The album, rich in production and lyrics, dives into the themes of self-transformation and sci-fi concepts. It creates complex, artsy aspects with the help of catchy pop hooks. Each song has unique and distinct vibes and with the transitions seamless, the project feels like you're taking a trip to an out-of-space land. ... read more

JPEGMAFIA showcases his intense production skills and impressive lyricism in his fifth studio album. Peggy continuously pushes boundaries, blending and experimenting with genres such as hip-hop, industrial rock, and glitch-pop. Every track is a mix between abrasive sounds and soulful transitions. Peggy’s sampling skills and strong pen game shine throughout, especially with collaborations like Vince Staples and Denzel Curry. The album also reflects on personal topics, ending on an ... read more

I have a special love for the metalcore genre because people generally do not appreciate how versatile and influential the sound is. Knocked Loose returns with their 3rd album, after almost 5 years since their 2nd album. The album solidifies their place as pioneers in metalcore, as the project is their strongest work yet, packed with heavy, chaotic music. Instead of softening their sound to appeal to a wider audience, Knocked Loose has doubled down on their heaviness. The album’s 10 ... read more

The best thing about this album is that there was absolutely no promotion behind it. Hit Me Hard and Soft showcases Billie Eilish's personal side, focusing on her own experiences with love and identity, while Finneas’ fantastic production backs her up. The most significant part of Billie is that her songwriting has become more complex and vulnerable, as she explores the themes of her sexuality, fame, her complex relationship, and self-discovery. The music and production on this album ... read more

The sophomore album by Los Angeles-based band The Marías exhibits their dreamy, immersive, and rich soundscapes. The main highlight of the album is not the production, but lead singer María Zardoya’s smooth, attentive, and comfortable voice. Her vocal performance effortlessly creates a specious and floaty atmosphere while listening to the tracks. The production has a lot of variety in sound experiments, from dreamy pop to indie pop. It’s a polished, bittersweet ... read more

After the success of the experimental and most mature album yet, Porter Robinson is back with his 3rd studio album, Smile! :D. The album is packed with poppy and euphoric electronic music production laced with uncomfortable and daunting topics such as suicide and depression. The soundscape goes from indie pop and rock to emo, which clearly clarifies that Porter is not afraid to experiment with music. Smile :D Is a cohesive and powerful album created by the combination of experimental sounds and ... read more

Being a South Asian, seeing another South Asian person getting recognition and applause makes me feel proud and inspired. It shows that people like us can succeed and make a difference. Because even though South Asian artists aren’t as popular in the global music scene, we still have the potential to break barriers and make our mark. R&B artist Raveena’s third studio album. Where The Butterflies Go in the Rain is an amalgam of her sweet & soothing vocal ranges and pretty ... read more

Grammy winner Tems is currently maintaining her status as the best African R&B artist today. Her voice is nothing short of majestic and angelic, captivating listeners with its depth and emotion. The album is enriched by her Nigerian roots, adding a unique and vibrant touch to the production. Notably, Tems features only two other artists, which allows her powerful vocals to remain the focal point of the album. This choice underscores her confidence and the strength of her music. Each song on ... read more

Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge's second album, Why Lawd?, showcases a mature and sophisticated evolution from their debut. After waiting for 8 long years, The duo returns with their second album, with a mix of guest feature appearances but remains true to its R&B core, blending Paak's emotive vocals with Knxwledge’s inventive, sample-based production. The album balances stadium-ready energy with intimate moments, offering a powerful and cohesive exploration of their artistry ... read more

Celebrating 26th Anniversary of Meteora

On March 25, Linkin Park's sophomore album, Meteora, celebrates its 26th anniversary. After the success of their debut album, Hybrid Theory, the band took a year off to craft their second studio album, with the title straightly taken from the Greek Orthodox monasteries. The best way to describe the sound of the album could be explained the best by Chester Bennington: “We were also just going for it. We didn’t really care about what ... read more

New York City-based Indie Pop band, consisting of guys from the Ivy League university, Vampire Weekend has returned from hiatus to serve their brand new and fresh record, Only God Was Above Us. This is the fifth studio album, also the first album recorded by the band as a trio after the departure of the most key member of the band, Rostam Batmanglij. The album is co-produced with the band’s longtime collaborator Ariel Rechtshaid. The album is heavily inspired by New York City’s ... read more

Striking an equilibrium between the dazzling celebrity status and the tumultuous past

The Feature Killer, The Guy Who Can Do Something for Drake, and the Atlanta native, 21 Savage have served people his brand-new American Dream album. This is his latest album after the joint album he did with Toronto's very Own Drake, Her Loss, and the 3rd studio album, a follow-up to his previous album, I am > I Was, still one of the most brilliant albums that have been released in recent years. The album ... read more

Fever Dreams. Continuums. Dancing. Generations. Syncopation. Bridges. Grief.

London-based singer, songwriter, producer, and musician Sampha's long-awaited sophomore album, Lahai is finally here. Sampha disappeared from the limelight and music scene after he released his highly acclaimed and one of the best albums of 2017, Process. Especially, the track from the Process, (No One Knows Me) Like the Piano: A ballad of discovering a familiar place of comfort and inspiration, his childhood home in ... read more

Atlanta's biggest rappers of all, Future - the Alpha and Young Thug - the sex is now together for a whole album, Super Slimey. Everyone is excited to hear what these two are going to bring to the table, aside from lean and dope. Unfortunately, the collaboration was not too great.

Where can I start? From the beginning, it feels kinda of promising, you hear Soundside's producer tag on the first track, No Cap and you feel energetic and excited, the song was good, but you are missing something as ... read more

Randomly stumbled upon this on Spotify while looking through Young Thug's discography, and decided to give it a try. Well, it was a horrible experience. I mean what is this, tracks are not even boring, it's painful to listen to. Nothing can be considered good. This does not even feel like a throwaway or demo project, it feels like someone tried to be Young Thug while producing everything from bootleg software and downloading Young Thug ATL-type beats from YouTube.

Overall, what even is ... read more

Overstacked with bloated tracks

At first, I listened to Slime Language 2, which wasn't the most enjoyable project from the Young Stone Life label, But decided to give this one a try anyway. This was the most boring project from YSL besides the Gunna projects.

There was zero creativity or effort that was put into the project. Everything is pretty much forgettable and trite. Young Thug sounds unenthused and uninspired during his part, other members are doing their own shit. Nobody is unique or ... read more

Baby Keem was 17 when he released the mixtape while working as a producer for Top Dawg Entertainment. Before he made music for Kendrick, he was just a guy who made 808s-sounding tracks.

Die For My Bitch takes heavy inspiration from 808s and Heartbreaks album and high-coherence young Thug tracks. Which is nothing new. Still, the sound in the project feels fresh and unique. That's the most impressive thing about the mixtape, his high-pitched voice. He uses his voice so perfectly. Every track is ... read more

Tennessee-based pop rock band Paramore is back with their new album, This Is Why. After 5 years long hiatus, while Hayley and Zac going on their own separate solo career, they decided to get back. The album's main and consistent themes would be the response to the worldwide issues that affected the planet during their hiatus, and their role in it as a band maturing and moving on from the old sounds, This Is Why consists of post-punk revival sounds which can be heard throughout the album.

The ... read more

Rest in Peace to Takeoff 🕊

Atlanta rap trio's second studio album, Culture is laced with trap sounds. Although it's their second album, it feels like Culture is the beginning of their career. It feels focused and fresh. Well, some of the tracks sound the same, even some of the tracks share the same hooks and refrains, Culture has influenced the ATL Trap sounds significant. I don't expect them to be Future or Young Thug, who tend to follow multi-dimensional sounds. They rap with confidence ... read more