Hozier released an EP titled “Unheard” last Friday containing four songs that did not make the final cut for his last album, “Unreal Unearth.” The track list for the EP includes “Too Sweet,” “Wildflower and Barley (feat. Allison Russell),” “Empire Now” and “Fare Well.” One thing that has always set […]
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Debut album ‘Mika’s Laundry’ reminds us to take things slow
Sweet-sounding piano and upbeat synth come together on Matt Champion’s debut solo album “Mika’s Laundry.” Released on March 22, Champion brings a slow pace to what we’ve heard from him in the past. The overall feel of the album complements the style of his earlier solo releases very well, and […]
Adrianne Lenker confronts death in beautiful new album
Adrianne Lenker’s new album, “Bright Future,” with songs such as “Sadness as a Gift,” connects the urgency to live with the certainty of death. Many of Lenker’s listeners have planted deep emotional roots in her previous folk solo album songs. I was reminded while listening to “Bright Future” that I […]
Lauran Hibberd gets delightfully personal in new album
English singer-songwriter Lauran Hibberd released her sophomore album “girlfriend material” last Friday. This pop-punk album follows Hibberd’s first studio album “Garageband Superstar” released in 2022. “girlfriend material” transports listeners to the early 2000s with its nostalgic sound and hints of teenage angst. A majority of the album consists of upbeat […]
Ariana Grande gets sentimental in new album ‘Eternal Sunshine’
Pop star and actress Ariana Grande has finally released her long-awaited seventh album on Friday, March 8. The album “Eternal Sunshine” is named after the film, “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” starring Jim Carrey. In an interview with Amazon Music, Grande said, “I’m a huge Jim Carrey fan and […]
Twenty One Pilots returns with underwhelming new single
Ever since Twenty One Pilots’ (TOP) release of “Trench” in 2018, they seem to have lingered under the radar. Even with their 2021 release of “Scaled and Icy,” it didn’t compare to the pure power of “Trench” and the story that comes along with it. I will never forget seeing […]
Luke Hemmings touches on growing up in new single
I have been a 5 Seconds of Summer fan since their 2011 Keek videos and “500 Years of Winter – Pizza Song.” After four albums as a group, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Luke Hemmings released his first solo album, “When Facing the Things We Turn Away From” in 2021. […]
Charli XCX lacks distinctive sound in new single
Strobe lights and body glitter define Charli XCX’s sound. It’s music made to be listened to at max volume. Feb. 29 saw the release of Charli’s newest single “Von dutch,” a precursor to her upcoming album, “Brat.” This single is no different from her usual dance-pop music and sounds exactly […]
Liam Payne’s new single found its roots in boy-band pop
Before “Teardrops,” former One Direction member Liam Payne released his first solo album “LP1” in 2019, featuring the hit song “Strip That Down.” He then released a few singles, the latest being “Sunshine” for the movie “Ron’s Gone Wrong” in 2021. As a One Direction fan, I like to keep […]
Selena Gomez gets fun and flirty in new single
Selena Gomez has been in a little bit of hot water for the past few weeks because of the public’s negative opinions of her new boyfriend, producer Benny Blanco. However, since the release of her new single “Love On” on Feb. 22, fans have been by her side. This is […]