Photo courtesy of Andrewha852, Wikipedia. American pop-rock band COIN started teasing their fourth album in October of 2021 with the release of their single “Chapstick.” On March 25 they released “Uncanny Valley,” a 14-track long exploration of how the human experience can be defined and expressed in light of rapidly advancing […]
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Weezer releases a boring, withering dud of an EP
Photo courtesy of micadew, Wikipedia. On March 20, Weezer released their new EP, “SZNZ: Spring.” This EP is the first in a series of four EPs set to be released by the band throughout the year with each release meant to correspond to a different season. While the concept for this […]
Surprise album “Crest” is a gorgeous hidden gem
Photos courtesy of ParadigmTalentAgency and Daniel-Sannwald, BLIP. Bladee and Ecco2k shocked fans on Friday when they released their joint album “Crest” with no prior announcement. The album marks the latest in a long line of collaboration between the two Swedish artists, both part of the musical collective Drain Gang. The whole album […]
Charli XCX sticks to a stellar but familiar music formula
Photo courtesy of Man Alive!, Flickr. A lot of people, including myself, remember the quarantine periods of this pandemic in a blur: days seeping from one into another, no differences between moments, everything being the same. Details are what made it bearable. Small discoveries like an affinity for baking, online gaming […]
Peach Pit dives into relationship hardships
Photo courtesy of Celine Panis-Pardo. Indie rock band Peach Pit made a stunning comeback with their new album “From 2 to 3.” It was released on March 4, and it has been appealing to the masses since the day it dropped. Before the album’s release, the band put out three singles […]
Avril Lavigne’s new album balances nostalgia and maturity
Photo courtesy of Nicole C. Rollo, Wikipedia. Calling all retired pop-punk kids: loosely wrap your striped ties around your neck and dye a strand of your hair pink because Avril Lavigne is back and more powerful than ever. “Love Sux” is Lavigne’s seventh studio album, and it feels like it […]
Mary J. Blige is still a marvel in her latest album
Photo courtesy of musicisentropy, Flickr. If you’re looking for a new R&B album to listen to throughout this month, check out the notable Mary J. Blige’s Good Morning Gorgeous, which delivers in a way that the genre hasn't done in a very long time. Blige’s new album seemed to come out […]
As It Is revisits pop-punk roots in fourth album
Photo courtesy of Unknown Author, Wiki. After their experimental third album, As It Is has returned with “I WENT TO HELL AND BACK,” another new endeavor in sound that fits perfectly in their discography. For some bands, returning to the roots of their music after a heavy step away can feel […]
Mitski comes back with familiar yet beautiful new album
Photo courtesy of David Lee, Flickr. After several years of radio — or perhaps Internet — silence, Mitski, one of the best and most influential singer-songwriters of our generation, has finally returned. While she has been dropping new singles since Oct. 2021, the release of her sixth studio album “Laurel Hell” […]
Mayday Parade goes back to its roots in seventh album
Photo courtesy of Le Grande Ana, Wiki. Mayday Parade’s emo roots are making a comeback with their seventh studio album “What It Means To Fall Apart.” All bands grow their sound over time, but the 12 songs on this album represent a unique ability to change their style while maintaining their […]