Southern rap trio Migos release their second full-length studio album, seizing the moment in a big way after the meteoric rise to popularity prompted by unorthodox #1 hit single "Bad and Boujee". Donald Glover dubbed the track "the best song ever" at the Golden Globes, and the three men behind it "the Beatles of this … Continue reading Migos – C U L T U R E
Month: January 2017
John Mayer – The Search For Everything – Wave One
This is really the last week before interesting projects are going to start dropping in rapid succession once again, so forgive me for reviewing a 4-song EP this week - the picking are very slim and the story behind its release is quite interesting indeed. Ubiquitous singer-songwriter and impressive guitarist John Mayer is back for … Continue reading John Mayer – The Search For Everything – Wave One
Bonobo – Migration
Veteran electronic artist Bonobo expands his horizons on his sixth studio album, building on his atmospheric landscapes of sound to feature the human voice prominently through samples and well-chosen collaborators. As the lengthy album moves across multiple dimensions of sound, all tied together with the DJ's signature melodic and downtempo style, it is easy to … Continue reading Bonobo – Migration
Update
A review of Bonobo's new album will be up tomorrow instead, I haven't had enough time to fully digest it yet and the review wouldn't be up to par
The xx – I See You
After the success and widespread critical acclaim of producer Jamie xx's 2015 solo album In Colour, British trio The xx are back together as a band for the first time since 2012 and continue their indie-pop stylings with an electronic edge. Oliver Sim and Romy Madley Croft's harmonies are as sharp and Jamie's beats as engaging … Continue reading The xx – I See You
You Me At Six – Night People
British rock band You Me At Six are now on their fifth studio album and well into their careers, altering their sound and somehow moving in two different directions at once. From their quieter, more melodic past that focused mainly on the strength of frontman Josh Franceschi's traditional rock and roll powerhouse vocals, they alter … Continue reading You Me At Six – Night People
Austin Mahone – For Me+You
Due to the dearth of notable albums released in early January, I reluctantly hit play on the fourth short project preceding an album from former Justin Bieber clone Austin Mahone, and was honestly pleasantly surprised. Now signed to Lil Wayne's Young Money label, he attracts prominent collaborators that can push his decent singing voice to … Continue reading Austin Mahone – For Me+You
Run The Jewels – Run The Jewels 3
All-star rap duo Run The Jewels (Killer Mike and rapper/producer El-P) return with their third in a series of albums that continue to deliver. While the form is still largely the same, they once again deviate in content here. Their chemistry has already put them among the great rap duos and groups of all time … Continue reading Run The Jewels – Run The Jewels 3
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