Music

Alec Benjamin sees the horizon in These Two Windows

By Curtis Dinwiddie · Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Phoenix singer-songwriter Alec Benjamin makes his official debut with These Two Windows, an album of vulnerable stories and soothing tempos.

Review on charli xcx’s new album

By Kassandra Olschanski · Monday, June 8, 2020

Charli Xcx poured all her creative energy into this new album. Listen to it today!

"Dave" Review: This new comedy series showcases the humorous yet real life of rapper Lil Dicky

By Layla McMurtrie · Tuesday, May 26, 2020

More authentic in comparison to any other show on television, “Dave” showcases a fictionalized reality of this rapper/comic.

Jaden Smith releases an emotionally beautiful music video for SYRE track "Ninety"

By Layla McMurtrie · Monday, May 25, 2020

The talent of this celebrity family is astronomical and this member of the crew is definitely underrated.

Future "High Off Life" Aims for New Level in Core Trap

By Curtis Dinwiddie · Monday, May 25, 2020

The self-proclaimed wizard debuts new album for 2020 with heavy features of Drake, Travis Scott, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Durk, DaBaby and Lil Baby. “High Off Life” represents a healing state of mind that progresses through past anguish.

Kehlani exhibits major growth and talent on new album 'It Was Good Until It Wasn't'

By Layla McMurtrie · Wednesday, May 13, 2020

This new LP shows this beautiful woman in all of her sexy, soft, and serious dimensions.

A look at Bob Dylan's forthcoming album: Rough and Rowdy Ways

By Fenrik Goerlitz · Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Bob Dylan is putting out a new album filled with original material this June. What’s the material he’s released so far for it look like? What will the entire album look like?

NAV delivers best wishes for Good Intentions.

By Curtis Dinwiddie · Monday, May 11, 2020

The “Brown Boy” NAV is back with a feature lineup of close friends to deliver Good Intentions, the second side to his last album Bad Habits.

Kehlani’s (Quarantine Style) Music Videos Show That Creativity Can Flourish Just As Well When You’re Stuck At Home

By Layla McMurtrie · Thursday, May 7, 2020

Kehlani's new singles and videos show just how great her upcoming album will be.

Drake Regrets Exes and Flexes Time on Dark Lane Demo Tapes

By Curtis Dinwiddie · Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Leave it to Toronto’s No.1 hit-maker to bless our upcoming celebration post pandemic with a loose and unheard collection announced about four hours before publishing. Dark Lane Demo Tapes is a loosely, reflecting mixtape putting Aubrey Graham back into music scene for a summer album.

DaBaby returns with 'Blame It On Baby,' a failed attempt at new sounds and potential growth

By Layla McMurtrie · Thursday, April 30, 2020

The well-known collaborators help make up for the lack of variety this artist still needs to gain.

Review: "LUV vs. The World 2" shows that Lil Uzi Vert cannot miss

By Tyler Gaw · Saturday, April 4, 2020

Lil Uzi Vert released his 14 song "deluxe" version of "Eternal Atake" just a week after the albums release. "LUV vs. The World 2" is a sequel to Uzi's 2016 mixtape. Uzi has now released 32 new songs in a weeks span.

Advice: How turning to music especially in difficult times can be helpful

By Kassandra Olschanski · Saturday, April 4, 2020

Music is something that all of us can connect with, and it can be especially helpful in difficult times when we all need something to turn to.

Jessie Reyez' sings what she can't speak in debut album 'before love came to kill us'

By Layla McMurtrie · Thursday, April 2, 2020

This rising contemporary R&B artist’s versatility and depth shines bright on new LP.

Opinion: The best music to listen to during quarantine

By Layla McMurtrie · Thursday, April 2, 2020

Regardless of the craziness, tons of new music has been releasing, perfect to ease your mind while you’re stuck at home.

Review: Eminem marvels flow in new visual "Godzilla"

By Curtis Dinwiddie · Sunday, March 22, 2020

After making yet another historic comeback to music with his latest album, Eminem drops a new music video that blows ‘stans’ minds. The single charted No.3 on Billboard Hot 100 and the visual is sure to trend on all platforms.

Review: Lil Uzi Vert is on a different planet with “Eternal Atake”

By Tyler Gaw · Saturday, March 21, 2020

Lil Uzi Vert released his highly anticipated "UFO abduction" inspired album “Eternal Atake” on Friday, Mar. 6. Fans have been teased since late 2017 over this heavily trap inspired record.

Lady Gaga makes a return to her out-of-the-box music approaches with new single "Stupid Love"

By Layla McMurtrie · Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Fans are super excited that this artist is returning to her original, authentic self.

Demi Lovato shows strength and confidence in new music video for "I Love Me"

By Layla McMurtrie · Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Listen to this artist’s new single in anticipation for her upcoming album.

King Princess adds new sounds and vibes on deluxe version of "Cheap Queen"

By Layla McMurtrie · Sunday, March 1, 2020

This pop star displays growth and versatility in newest music.

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