One of the most highly anticipated albums of the year finally hit streaming platforms last Friday when five-time Grammy Award winner Drake released his eighth studio album, “For All The Dogs” (FATD). The 22-track album is packed with big-name features such as SZA, J. Cole, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Chief Keef, Bad Bunny, […]
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Briston Maroney’s ‘Ultrapure’ is full of love and lost connections
Indie-rock musician Briston Maroney is an American singer and songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee. Maroney applies a folk element to his music by highlighting personal strifes with contemplative lyrics and a combination of traditional instruments, like his acoustic guitar, with more modern means of music making. Maroney started his journey as […]
Flatbush Zombies drops another psychedelic album
Photo courtesy of Mads Danquah, Flickr Flatbush Zombies are back with their sophomore album and it is truly a treasure to behold. “Vacation in Hell” dropped April 6 and along with amazing music, it's also accompanied by tons of features including A$AP Twelvyy, Joey Badass, Bun B, Jadakiss, Dave B, […]
Drake Returns with 22-Track Playlist “More Life”
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia After 323 days of patiently waiting, Drake has blessed us with “More Life,” his fifth studio album that is being called a playlist. The 22-track album, including the single “Fake Love” that has been out since late October, features artists such as English rapper Giggs, PartyNextDoor, […]
Ed Sheeran Continues to Explore Different Genres in “÷”
Photo courtesy of Edward Markus Hillgartner, Wikipedia Recorded in a tour bus studio on the road between concerts promoting his previous album “x” (pronounced “Multiply”), Ed Sheeran’s latest album, “÷” (pronounced “Divide”), is his best yet, even if certain aspects lack creativity. As the name suggests, the album deviates in […]
John Mayer Channels Various Genres in “Wave Two”
Photo courtesy of Clare, Flickr Singer-songwriter John Mayer still maintains a relatively high profile, although his current celebrity status is most likely due to his reputation as a womanizer, and not his musicianship: nearly a decade has passed since Mayer last reigned the pop charts. But Mayer has not stopped […]