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Artist: Mac DeMarco Album: Here Comes The Cowboy Release Date: May 10, 2019 Label: Mac’s Record Label Rating: 2.5/5 There he goes again, the Viceroy chiefing, gap-toothed, Jonathan Richman inspired, jizz-jazz rocker. Mac DeMarco knows damn well that he’s built an image that is both admired and joked about. The admiration stems from the fact […]
Steve Lacy- “N Side” (Single) Smooth with “in your face” sensualism are the words that sum up this cut. Singer/guitarist Steve Lacy has been relatively silent since his debut project, Steve Lacy’s Demos, which was released in 2017. A short collection of songs, yes, but takes such as “Dark Red”, “Some” & “Ryd” were home runs. […]
The continuous cycle of shared influences within the rock universe is best expressed by Foxygen. The retro-obsessed duo originating from the west-coast have resurfaced unto the scene with new music. The last chapter in which we left off with vocalist Sam France and multi-instrumentalist Jonathan Rado was their 2017 record titled Hang. The orchestral and […]
Artist: Lil Pump Album: Harverd Dropout Release Date: February 22, 2018 Label: Tha Lights Global/Warner Bros. Rating: 1/5 Don’t let the rating fool you. Lil Pump is a beast. The Florida based rapper has been soaking up the limelight since his big breakout in 2017. His outlandish yet playful debut album solidified his foothold […]
In 1973, a special band put forth a special album for the world to hear. Its artwork is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable album covers in music; a triangular prism dispersing light into color. Pink Floyd hit a creative home run with their highly acclaimed The Dark Side Of The Moon. More than just an album, […]
(All Photos By Chris Ramos) On Feb. 7, 1964, The Beatles arrived at the JFK International Airport in New York. As they filed out of the plane to hordes of screaming fans, seemingly unable to control themselves in the slightest bit, it was evident that something special was unfolding in front of the public. Two […]
Artist: Deerhunter Album: Why Hasn’t Everything Already Disappeared? Release Date: January 18, 2019 Label: 4AD Rating: 3/5 Deerhunter crafted a record that is a melancholic dream, accompanied by words that are heavy on the heart with its brash honesty and beautifully haunting melodies. Why Hasn’t Everything Already Disappeared? is the eighth studio album from the […]
Title: Some Rap Songs Artist: Earl Sweatshirt Label: Columbia Release Date: November 30th, 2018 Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Earl Sweatshirt had to brace harsh realities this past year, especially with the death of his father. He seemingly fell into depths that were darker than ever before. A canceled summer tour certainly raised eyebrows and […]
The Doors were one of the most defining acts in music during the late sixties. A love for blues, the band from Venice Beach was able to create rock music that blended blues with elements of jazz. Their music was dramatic, strange and organ driven. Their lyrics were oftentimes derived from literary works. After the […]
Album: FM! Artist: Vince Staples Release Date: November 2, 2018 Record Label: Def Jam Rating: 3.5/5 The radio, a gear in the machine of media, is used as a platform to intertwine with the minds of listeners. Now, imagine if that platform was used to express bleak realities? Let’s say that platform was used […]