Category: Reviews
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YUNGBLUD’s New EP Praises Being Different
Active since 2017, Dominic Harrison (going by the stage name, YUNGBLUD) has grown in popularity in the UK and is now bleeding into the United States. It became obvious after the release of his self-titled EP and debut album, 21st Century Liability, that YUNGBLUD was willing to push social barriers within the alt scene. Songs…
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Kanye Gets Pious on ‘Jesus is King’, But Won’t Bring You Salvation
Kanye West has released his least-Kanye album yet. On Jesus is King, there are no strippers, only psalms. Kanye’s approach to his ninth solo record is centered around piety, and any hints of his past egotism are scarce. He takes some pages from his apprentice Chance the Rapper’s 2016 mixtape Coloring Book, bridging the gap…
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Kesha Blends Her Two Styles in Fascinating ‘Raising Hell’
In the trailer to her upcoming album, Kesha states that she “got her balls back”. Her latest single, “Raising Hell,” proves the truth in that declaration. As an artist and person, Kesha has come so far despite the challenges she’s faced musically and especially personally. She began her career with a party girl image–many critics…
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Miniature Tigers’ Have a New Great Breakup Album
Just over ten years ago, Brooklyn-based band Miniature Tigers released their debut record, Tell It to the Volcano, a catchy and whimsical adventure through singer-songwriter Charlie Brand’s early twenties. The band’s latest release, Vampires in the Daylight, puts on display how far the band and Brand have come since those relatively carefree years. While Volcano…
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Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon Drops First Solo Album
As one of the founding members of Sonic Youth, Kim Gordon has an acclaimed status in the music industry. Sonic Youth had a 30-year run, making a name for themselves with songs like “Teenage Riot” and “Kool Thing”. However, trying to go into No Home Record with a Sonic Youth mindset, or anything other than…
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‘Lights Up’ Distances Harry Styles Even Further From 1D
The world was introduced to Harry Styles when he performed as a young teenager on the UK X Factor and was plopped into the sensational One Direction. Of course, no one knew how popular the group would be. Since the band’s split in 2015, each member has taken their own path to discover themselves as…