Local Natives is back with a new single “I Saw You Close Your Eyes”. Although now available to listen everywhere, the first release of the song required those who wanted to listen to literally close their eyes. You can experience the song with eyes closed here. – Kelly Buer
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
On this song, Goldlink does 2 interesting things. First, he details an East Coast/West Coast love affair with someone from California. But more importantly, he pays his respects to those from D.C. that came before him by putting Wale on the track. Now Wale is my Nigerian brother and I support him regardless of his […]
Eric Bellinger’s album Eric B for President: Term 2 is a mix of R&B and soul, but “Treat Yourself” featuring Wale has a hip hop feel to it. Wale and Eric go back and forth rapping catchy rhymes. The hook has a smooth bounce to it and is an ode to how important it is […]
This psych-pop track from upcoming band ‘Coast Modern’ is good one to blast while cruising down the California coastline in your 2002 Toyota Camry over spring break to help you forget about how badly you failed your midterms. – Riley Evans
On top of a heavy spring/summer touring schedule, Portugal. The Man brings us another high-energy track “Feel It Still.” After mounting anticipation from fans following 2013’s Evil Friends, PTM announced that they will start recording their new project, reportedly titled Gloomin’ + Doomin. After a more electro-savy hypnotic single release with “Noise Pollution,” PTM returns […]
On Mar. 20, KCOU hosted the 2nd Annual Hip-Hop Showcase at The Shack. The Showcase was for artists to come out show of their skills. Throughout the night, there were technical issues that caused some trouble that didn’t go unnoticed.