In honor of Olivia Rodrigo's 22nd birthday today, I thought it was more than appropriate to finally open the vault and show y'all this Instagram caption that I put together after attending the GUTS World Tour last year, my first time seeing her live. For non-hardcore Olivia fans, the verbiage used throughout this review might sound a bit strange to you guys, so keep that in mind if you choose to read. Now, without further ado, here it is:
March 5th, 2024, OlivKia Center, ORlando, FL ... read more
First half was Opium, second half was tedium.
While I have no doubt that Carti is an innovator for trap and rage music, his latest output was honestly a total slog to get through, as there were a number of songs, especially on the backend, lacking clear direction and mind-numbingly catchy melodies which gave "Die Lit" and even "Whole Lotta Red" some actual flare. Yes, there were flashes of his artistry at its best here, and a few of the beats went exceptionally hard, but ... read more
Peggy went from SCARING THE HOES to SERENADING THE LADIES 💘
Regardless of your identity, background, or where you came from, the pursuit of being unapologetically yourself is a goal that people from all walks of life can happily embrace—and Chappell Roan gives everybody a reason to keep on dancing with this quintessential anthem for freedom. Sans exaggeration, every individual aspect of this record is absolutely beautiful, from its incredibly resonant message and chorus to its phenomenal vocals, and perhaps most notably, the guitar solos; ... read more
As one of the most critically acclaimed artists of our generation, Kendrick Lamar has absolutely nothing left to prove at this point in his career. Lo and behold, though, he adds yet another gem to his already legendary catalog, with GNX serving as a grand celebration of his fans and the West Coast that raised him.
First things first, if you're somebody that appreciates the charismatic side of Kendrick's personality, this was tailor-made just for you. A few months removed from the ... read more