By Will Udo Lead singer of Hiatus Kayote, Nai Palm, drops her much anticipated new album with an array of sounds that magnetically attract and ease the ear. The Melbourne native carries futuristic neo-soul energy within her voice along with her streamline guitar plucks. https://open.spotify.com/user/pp25tbo6ai83w8muppvjus7f8/playlist/6hhljsz24gKog6Sg33R7Pv
By Jordan Look Although the subject matter is heavy as H.E.R. pleads with her significant other to “let her in” on the 3rd track on her self-named 2017 album, she doesn’t go the expected route. While some would think this subject matter would call for a sad, melodic tone, she comes strong with a background […]
By Alec Stutson With its offbeat drums and jazzy, middle eastern sounding arpeggios, King Gizzard begins its 10-minute progressive symphony with style and flair. What comes next is a sprawling, ambitious piece of neo-progressive rock that fuses psychedelia, funky bass and surprisingly beautiful vocals from the band’s Frontman Stu Mackenzie. Crumbling Castle eschews the usually-driving […]
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By Ryan Groom Dallas musician Liv.e’s demo “phunkintro” was recently flipped by the hands of LA legend and beat extraordinaire: Mndsgn. As if the original track could get any funkier, the flip features sun-dried e-piano chords and swing-heavy drums, ultimately forming a true throwback to more soulful times. Liv.e stands out among other artists on […]
By Elena Cruz As Friday the 13 nears, I’ve heard too much about Jason for my liking. After 11 “Friday the 13th” movies, I feel like the topic is just overdone. But then I heard IDK’s “Mrs. Lynch, Your Son Is The Devil” and found a new topic around the similar name, contradicting my cynicism. […]
By Jarrod Russo With tact and style, Curtis Harding has yet again artfully showcased his exemplary skills in modern soul through his new song Go As You Are. Harding’s sound in his new song has a fast, jazzy tune, utilizing an echoing guitar and catchy bass line over which his powerful, yet soothing voice sings. If […]
By Theo Bloom U-God, of Wu-Tang Clan fame, recently dropped a remix of Cardi B’s chart-topping ‘Bodak Yellow’ entitled ‘WuDak Yellow.’ Not a great name, but a banger nonetheless. His verse is very dense and reminiscent of the infamous Wu-Tang sword style, but definitely makes some concessions to fit the “mumble rap” style that is […]