Canadian singer, songwriter and visual artist Alexandra Ashley Hughes, otherwise known as Allie X, has released her third studio album “Girl With No Face.” Filled with techno beats and vocalization capturing a seemingly quick descent into madness surrounding her position in society, Allie X’s character in this album demonstrates female […]
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MGMT returns from hiatus to embrace the loss of life
The duo that make up MGMT are no longer starry-eyed undergrads. It’s been 17 years, to be exact, since their first project, “Oracular Spectacular.” Gone are those salad days of electric feels and poppy, psych-club hits. That much is apparent in their fifth studio album, “Loss of Life.” They’ve traded […]
André 3000’s unconventional new album surprises listeners
I wanted André Benjamin, better known as André 3000, to give us a rap album, I really did. And so did he, apparently, as the first track on his album “New Blue Sun” is quite literally titled “I swear, I Really Wanted To Make A ‘Rap’ Album But This Is […]
AJR’s ‘The Maybe Man’ connects to fans
I have a strange psychic connection to the Met brothers. I don’t know how they do it, but Adam, Jack and Ryan — hence their band’s name, AJR — seem to always release an album when I desperately need one and always seem to know exactly what I’m going through […]
In This Moment’s new album moves too far from what fans love
For those who don’t know about the group In This Moment, they are an alternative metal band with legendary songs of rage and despair performed by frontwoman Maria Brink, lead guitarist Chris Howorth, bassist Travis Johnson, guitarist Randy Weitzel and Kent Diimmel. Brink’s voice is powerful, with screams that urge […]
Wilco matures in new album
I’ve decided I am okay with “Cousin” not being my favorite Wilco album. For a while I thought it would be. The longer I waited for its release, the more I convinced myself it would cause some sort of change in me. “Cousin” is too gentle of an album. It […]
Hemlocke Springs sings about love and growth in new album
Isimeme Naomi Udu, more popularly known as Hemlocke Springs, released her first album “going…going…GONE!” on Sept. 29. Known on TikTok for her funky beat in “girlfriend” and her ethereal voice in “sever the blight,” fans have awaited this album for some time now. The album “going…going…GONE!” features seven songs total, […]
‘Scarlet’ brilliantly paints Doja Cat in new light
“Scarlet” marks the beginning of a new era for Doja Cat. A death, actually. The death of her being a pop star. Such a drastic shift in image and genre might scare a lot of fans away, and I’ll admit, I was a bit hesitant myself. I was always drawn […]
Scene Queen lauds sexual liberation in new EP
Scene Queen has established herself on the internet as her songs “Pink Rover” and “Pink Panther” have found fame as popular sounds on TikTok. Now, Scene Queen has dropped another extended play (EP) called “BIMBOCORE, VOL. 2” on Nov. 10. It includes seven tracks that make you want to have […]
Swift and Antonoff deliver their strengths in “Midnights”
Ever since Taylor Swift announced her 10th album “Midnights” during MTV’s “Video Music Awards” back in August, fans and the general public alike have been anxiously awaiting the release. Swift has been busy these last few years with the surprise releases of “folklore” and “evermore,” as well as the recordings […]