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In “Ballads 1,” Joji Makes A Tender Step Forward

How viable is the transition from YouTube stardom to mainstream music success? While controversial stars such as the Paul brothers have expanded their vlogging brand into the musical sphere, Joji is unique among the masses of “content creators” turned performers. Formerly known
November 1, 2018

Noname — “Room 25” Review

Noname begins her newest project by reflecting on how listeners will view “Room 25” in the context of their own lives and concerns. Will it be be the album through which they “…question every god, religion, Kanye, b******?” While Noname offers several
September 27, 2018

Dirty Computer – Janelle Monáe’s Emotion Picture Shines

It’s been 5 years since Janelle Monáe released her album “The Electric Lady.” The sequel to her sophomore classic, “The ArchAndroid,” it was met with positive but not overwhelming reviews. Since then, Monáe has been a fixture in the mainstream, appearing in
May 3, 2018

“KOD” – J. Cole as you’ve heard him before

North Carolina artist J. Cole has been a fixture in the Hip hop scene for years now. His last two projects “2014 Forest Hills Drive” and “4 Your Eyez Only” were met with huge commercial success, the former infamously going double
April 26, 2018

My Dear Melancholy

It’s been almost a year and a half since Toronto pop R&B star Abel Tesfaye, also known as the Weeknd, released his 2016 project “Starboy.” Tesfaye’s newest album, “My Dear Melancholy,” was teased on Twitter only a few days before its
April 5, 2018

The Longer the Better? Albums and Music in the Age of Streaming

On Jan. 26, Migos released “Culture II,” the sequel to their 2017 hit “Culture.” In many ways, “Culture II” sounded exactly like its predecessor, with its palette of moody trap beats, A-list features, triplet flows, and a healthy collection of Audemars
March 8, 2018

MGMT Leave Their “Little Dark Age” Behind

A year ago, a new album from MGMT wouldn’t have been particularly highly anticipated, and it especially wouldn’t have been expected to be any good. When “Little Dark Age,” the lead single from the band’s 2018 album of the same name, was
February 22, 2018

See You Sweat: Injury Reserve at Olde Club

Injury Reserve’s set began with a simple, sad piano line. Those familiar with the song whispered excitedly or shouted in anticipation. The Friday night crowd in Olde Club wouldn’t be left waiting long as the explosive drums and vocals kicked “Oh Shit!!!,”
February 8, 2018

See You Sweat: Injury Reserve at Olde Club

Injury Reserve’s set began with a simple, sad piano line. Those familiar with the song whispered excitedly or shouted in anticipation. The Friday night crowd in Olde Club wouldn’t be left waiting long as the explosive drums and vocals kicked “Oh Shit!!!,”
February 8, 2018
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