Reading Time: 2 minutesTyler, The Creator’s CHROMAKOPIA breaks new ground, blending vibrant characters with introspective lyrics to reveal a unique journey of colour and contradiction.
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Reading Time: 2 minutes“Poolside Fantasy” is both a beach rock album as well as an ode to the kind of funk music you would hear a house band play at a run-down hotel. The lyrics, almost entirely written by frontman and lead vocalist Eric Montpool, range between love and heartbreak.
Reading Time: 3 minutesStick Season (We’ll All Be Here Forever) is the 2023 expanded version of the gold-certified record, originally released in 2022 to major acclaim. From an unknown Vermont singer-songwriter to sold-out stadiums of over 25,000, Kahan found his true North sound nowhere else but within himself.
Reading Time: 3 minutesAriana Grande’s newest album ‘eternal sunshine’ tackles the complexities of love, growth and growing up.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat makes Underdressed at the Symphony so fulfilling to hear is the cumulative feeling of an artist coming into their own with all the tricks they’ve learned so far.
Reading Time: 2 minutesFaiyaz’s Larger Than Life resonates with long-time fans while departing from WASTELAND’s structure.
Reading Time: 3 minutesPinkPantheress has an endless reservoir of musical creativity and innovation — it’s what she’s known for — but her ability to completely redraw the lines of a song or even a whole genre is nothing to underestimate.
Reading Time: 2 minutesChappell Roan’s new LP is a sparkling dive into the big city, queer identity and love
Reading Time: 2 minutesSwift’s vocals will never be the same as they used to be, though her vocals now hold a beautiful burning passion.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWSG’s message on his latest (and possibly final) full-length studio album is clear: other rappers can’t do it like him.
Reading Time: 2 minutesDuring the tour, Drake promised that For All The Dogs is meant for his long-time fans.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe tone of this song is incredibly fierce, and a bright light shines on Olivia’s true tigress.
Reading Time: 2 minutesHozier, who infamously begged us to take him to church, invites us to journey through hell
Reading Time: 2 minutesMitski brandishes a resolute abandonment of Sad Girl SummerTM and fairly – now it’s time to grow up.
Reading Time: 2 minutesDon’t expect anything remotely similar to our current pop scene; Cohen is more of a poet than a musician trying to push the barriers of sound. He relies on the timbre of his voice, typically paired with laid-back orchestration and harmonies.
Reading Time: 2 minutesFormer Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher released his second solo record on Sept. 20. Sports Editor and longtime Oasis fan Charley Dutil gave it a spin.
Reading Time: 2 minutesToronto rapper Haviah Mighty took home the 2019 Polaris Prize on Monday for her album 13th Floor, released in May. On her album, Mighty encapsulates themes of love and relationships, while threading in details of American slavery.
Reading Time: 2 minutesShad is one of the most charismatic and talented rappers working today, and The Old Prince is filled to the brim with entertaining and thought-provoking hip-hop.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you like soft melodic tunes that are at the intersection of genre, you should check out (04:30) Idler.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs a result of fusing African house and rap coupled with Lamar’s distinctive hip hop style, this album is able to connect to an international fan base by shining light upon international artists.
Reading Time: 2 minutesMan of The Woods, released on Feb. 2, encapsulates a wide range of elements, from his signature pop style to the heavy roots of southern soul and country.
Reading Time: 2 minutesPacific Daydream noticeably leans towards a pop-friendly audience. Cuomo and bandmates eschewed power chords in favour of slick production, softer acoustic instrumentation, and electronic samples and effects.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAt the end of the day, for someone who defined so much of what it means to be a pop/hip-hop superstar, I think it’s fair to expect more.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUltimately, Drogas Light is a mixed bag with more highlights than failures, remaining a worthwhile standalone listen for Fiasco’s veteran fans and newcomers alike.
Reading Time: 3 minutesAlthough the “official” physical release is just getting underway, Run the Jewels 3 is the perfect bookend to one of the worst years ever.
