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Mac Miller – Swimming

August 10, 2018July 27, 2020 ~ tajthewriter ~ 3 Comments

“I just need a way out of my head”. When hearing words like this, one can’t help but wonder if the subject of their listening desire is in trouble or not. It’s internalized and not asked immediately because it is being gauged by you, the listener. But after that moment is over, your second question … Continue reading Mac Miller – Swimming

Drake – Scorpion

August 2, 2018July 27, 2020 ~ tajthewriter ~ Leave a comment

The 6 God has come down from his high Toronto tower after being pushed in the dark by villain Pusha T. Like Batman after getting his back broken, the hometown hero had to retreat to lick his wounds and come back to the light to face the enemy that was Twitter timelines and his own … Continue reading Drake – Scorpion

10 Great Under the Radar Albums in 2018

July 27, 2018July 5, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

Featuring albums from Brothers Osborne, Jackie Cohen, Lauren Ruth Ward and more.

The Internet – Hive Mind

July 26, 2018July 27, 2020 ~ tajthewriter ~ 1 Comment

When this time of year rolls around, there’s always the argument for the “song of the summer”. The song that controls radio waves and playlists for the short, scorching three months of excessive traveling, beaches, barbeques, drugs and sex, until we get to our regularly scheduled lives and the leaves start changing color. But with … Continue reading The Internet – Hive Mind

Teyana Taylor – K.T.S.E.

July 23, 2018July 27, 2020 ~ tajthewriter ~ Leave a comment

Better late than never, right? Never late might’ve been better in this case. That’s been the general consensus when it came to most of the projects in Kanye’s G.O.O.D. Music releases. Who knew we were getting the real hidden gem of the projects at the very end? The project that had the most musical range … Continue reading Teyana Taylor – K.T.S.E.

New Music Roundup: June

July 7, 2018May 26, 2019 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ 1 Comment

New music roundups are a monthly recap dedicated to covering the latest music in a series of short, descriptive reviews. This month’s edition includes new releases from Courtney Barnett, Leon Bridges, Ski Mask the Slump God and more. Clairo - Diary 001 EP Diary 001 EP is as cute and charming as its title implies. Clairo's … Continue reading New Music Roundup: June

New Music Roundup: May

June 11, 2018May 26, 2019 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

New music roundups are a monthly recap dedicated to covering the latest music in a series of short, descriptive reviews. This month's edition includes new releases from Janelle Monae, Kimbra, Post Malone and more. Arctic Monkeys - Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino Arctic Monkeys take a 180 degree turn for their first record since 2013 … Continue reading New Music Roundup: May

An In-Depth Conversation with Linc on His Debut EP and Chasing Creative Destiny

May 25, 2018July 5, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

Coming fresh off the release of his first EP, 'Kingdom Hearts,' Linc is on a mission to fulfill big aspirations.

New Music Roundup: April

May 6, 2018May 26, 2019 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

New music roundups are a monthly recap dedicated to covering the latest music in a series of short, descriptive reviews. This month’s edition is packed with hip-hop, including the latest from eclectic NY rapper Princess Nokia, Chicago up and comer Saba, The Weeknd and more. Chuck Strangers - Consumers Park In contrast to other Beast … Continue reading New Music Roundup: April

Kali Uchis – Isolation

April 29, 2018July 27, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

It's been all of 16 days since the release of Kali Uchis' debut album, Isolation, yet it feels like she's been the music media's favorite R&B child for much longer. This is partially true, as few artists were poised for a breakout year like Kali. She scored major guest spots on multiple acclaimed projects in … Continue reading Kali Uchis – Isolation

New Music Roundup: February

March 18, 2018May 26, 2019 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

New music roundups are a monthly recap dedicated to covering the latest music in a series of short, descriptive reviews. This edition includes records from the last couple months, including new releases from electronic artists Nightmares On Wax and Nicolas Jaar (Against All Logic), new Bay area hip-hop quartet SOB x RBE and the highly … Continue reading New Music Roundup: February

New Music Roundup: January

February 1, 2018May 27, 2019 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ 2 Comments

New music roundups are a monthly recap dedicated to covering the latest music in a series of short, descriptive reviews. This edition includes a variety of hip-hop releases, including Evidence, Migos and Maxo Kream, the latest from California singer-songwriter Ty Segall, and the new record from folk-pop duo First Aid Kit. Evidence - Weather or … Continue reading New Music Roundup: January

Kelela – Take Me Apart

December 17, 2017July 27, 2020 ~ Riffs & Rhymes ~ Leave a comment

Kelela, a second generation Ethiopian-American, stealthily asserted her way on the music scene in 2013. I remember getting hip to her music around 2014 while scouring Spotify’s many playlists for new deep cuts to add to my ever growing playlist. Kelela’s musical roots are influenced by the styles of popular UK genres including grime, house, … Continue reading Kelela – Take Me Apart

Vinyl Update: Sweet soul, rock legends and my indie rock woman crush

November 15, 2017July 5, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ 2 Comments

Featuring records from Angel Olsen, Tom Petty and more.

The Most Important Mixtapes of My Adolescence

November 5, 2017July 5, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ 1 Comment

One way or another, each tape on this list made a significant impact on me and grew my affinity for hip-hop in a big way.

New Music Roundup: October

November 1, 2017July 27, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ 2 Comments

New music roundups are a monthly recap dedicated to covering the latest music in a series of short, descriptive reviews. This month’s edition includes new releases from King Krule, Lil Uzi Vert, Open Mike Eagle and more. Alex Lahey - I Love You Like A Brother A lot of the appeal in punk-pop and alternative … Continue reading New Music Roundup: October

8 Projects You May Have Missed in 2017

October 22, 2017July 5, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ 6 Comments

Eight great, low key projects that may have slipped by your ears this year.

New Music Roundup: September

September 24, 2017July 27, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ 3 Comments

New music roundups are a monthly recap dedicated to covering the latest music in a series of short, descriptive reviews. This month’s edition includes new releases from Alvvays, Daniel Caesar, Neil Young and more. Action Bronson - Blue Chips 7000 Action Bronson is back with his follow up to 2015's Mr. Wonderful, a project that had … Continue reading New Music Roundup: September

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