Music Reviews
Vince Staples’ Cry Baby Is an American Revolution
On Cry Baby, Vince Staples uses religious imagery and searing social commentary to confront America’s systemic failures. Vince Staples’ Cry Baby Is an American Revolution: Review Kiana Fitzgerald
Ariana Grande Plays It Too Safe on New Single “hate that i made you love me”
Grande's new single is breezy and lush, but maybe a bit uneventful. Ariana Grande Plays It Too Safe on “hate that i made you love me”: Stream Paolo Ragusa
Drake Is Still Chasing Ghosts on His Three-Album Megadrop
Across three sprawling albums, Drake tries to rewrite the narrative after Kendrick Lamar by doubling down on nostalgia, ego, and denial. Drake Is Still Chasing Ghosts on His Three-Album Megadrop Kiana Fitzgerald
Flight of the Conchords’ Comeback Show Was So Good, Even Their Screw-Ups Soared
During the last night of LA's Netflix Is a Joke Fest, the delightful New Zealand duo filled the Greek Theater with laughter. Flight of the Conchords’ Comeback Show Was So Good, Even Their Fuck-Ups Soared Liz Shannon Miller
Nine Inch Noize Lets the Songs Come Back Haunted: Review
The trio of Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize provide dark, chaotic reinterpretations of several NIN favorites. Nine Inch Noize Lets the Songs Come Back Haunted: Review Paolo Ragusa
Bob Dylan’s AI “Lectures from the Grave” Are an Accidental Warning for What Not to Do
"Lectures from the Grave" is a $5-a-month reminder that the hardest part of making something isn't generating the words. It's caring enough to fix them. Bob Dylan’s AI “Lectures from the Grave” Are an Accidental Warning for What Not to Do: Review Wren Graves
On Sexistential, Robyn Messes with the Machinery to Wonderfully Weird Results: Review
A strange, vibrant turn from the pop phenom. On Sexistential, Robyn Messes with the Machinery to Wonderfully Weird Results: Review Paolo Ragusa
Ballon D’or: 2kings, Wizkid, and Burna Boy Takes Afrobeats Thrones Together, but rules Separately.
Now, let’s take our gaze back to the record which unravels the current state of the kingship of these two cultural icons: Wizkid & Burna Boy. BallonD’or from the theme’s context to the record is defined as 2kings seated on the throne. They’ve found several things in common, works together to bridge the gap in their industry, and also set gaze towards conquering every part of the space together. After birthing success on their last year career run, acquiring Grammy plaques each for their expansive contributions to the culture; they invest in making records and have become an inspiration to generations. It has become evident and glaring that the Afro-culture has birthed two kings, Burna Boy and Wizkid, currently, who have the most glory in dominating African music, it is shared...
Barnabas EP Review: Since 2020, Kizz Daniel Is Still The King of Love
Kizz Daniel is still the king of love, he hasn’t fallen short since the official release of his third studio album, King Of Love in 2020. Now, Barnabas becomes his debut extended play effort that also comes with describing him as the king of love on various themes of the project, apart from a few tracks with different topics he spoke of yet, Barnabas, is the definition strongly confirming that he is the king of love in between lines. The creation and demeanor of Barnabas give the right picture of Kizz Daniel expressing himself in ways that connect love with women. Well, He also offers random people the chance to appreciate and bind their love with an in-depth understanding of how they should be themselves and accept who they are regardless of what society requires them. It is another found...
