By Dean Cowles Shamir, an artist whose work often defies simple genre labels, is back with an ode to our generation – 90’s kids! Beneath the pop-culture pastiche is a fairly simple but interesting message about the anxiety of youth. Shamir’s voice floats above computer sounds and an echoey melody as his mouth is superimposed […]
By Claire Winegarner Cut Copy’s latest single will make you wanna dance! The third single from their upcoming album “Haiku From Zero,” “Black Rainbows” is upbeat, exciting and alive. This is the perfect song to use to celebrate the last days of summer.
By Elena Cruz Usually when a boy makes me want to cry, it’s not a good thing. But when it’s because of James Blake’s voice, it’s definitely okay. Listen to Mount Kimbie’s new “We Go Home Together” ft. James Blake if you want to tap into your misery :).
Kendrick Lamar’s highly anticipated album DAMN. surpassed all that was expected of him. DNA. is full of intense bars that empower black people to embrace their blackness and their ability to succeed. Lamar has always been at the forefront of revolution and this album was another aspect of that. DNA. is a very uplifting song […]
This song by Perfume Genius is a very strong lead up to his new album out May 5th titled ‘No Shape’. Led by some skewed metallic beats, the vocals lead you into an explosion of sound, transforming the song into something very much worth listening to. – Riley Evans
All I Care About is a romantic (and a little desperate) confession of feelings to someone who seems like they might not feel the same. “All I really care about / is if you think of me / all I really think about / is if you care for me” is a bit circular, but […]
Claudio shows her vulnerability and takes us on a trip to finding comfortability in being alone. The smooth soft tone of her voice adds to the imagery in the lyrics. The listeners come to understand how it feels to be confidently lost. – Lauren Brown