From the initial singles, I had a strong feeling that this record could be one of my favorites of the year. For me, Blake is at his best when he embraces classic sounds through his unique electronic inclinations, which is why “I Had A Dream…” captivated me so deeply. However, upon repeated listens, I still can’t get over how anemic the title track is, with the middle part of the record swirling into an indistinguishable haze for me. It does pick back up by the end, and ... read more
Created during a period of healing from immense medical trauma, “Angel in Plainclothes” finds De Augustine returning to music with a new musical and existential outlook. As the title suggests, it deals in observations of spiritual grandeur from feet firmly planted on a healing ground. It’s also a testament to how letting others into our lives can be exactly what we need, which has never been more on display than through the fantastic production, masterful vocal choices, and ... read more
Just a reminder that they are probably the best music has to offer right now and are only getting better with each release 🤍🤍
As a newcomer to underscore’s music, I cannot express how refreshing it is to see pop music manipulated and reshaped into such a new space like this. The project feels like a premonition into a not-so-distant future for the genre and music at large, where the promises of pioneers like Björk about the capabilities of electronic music remain ever prescient. This album is pure heart and pure soul, with Grey taking her vulnerability and transforming it into some of the most riveting and ... read more
The highly anticipated finale (at least for the girls and the gays) of a nu-disco trilogy spanning over six years, Jessie Ware’s "Superbloom" finds the left of mainstream pop favorite celebrating the journey it’s taken to get to this moment. With a run of singles leaning further into a soulful homage of a genre that’s fit her sophisticated songwriting and vocal capabilities effortlessly, the completed project doesn’t quite match the grandeur of all that’s ... read more