Song Review: ‘Aries’ by Gorillaz
‘Aries’ is moody and compelling, overcoming some instances of lyrical simplicity with well-orchestrated sounds.
Album Review: Sleepyhead by Cavetown
Cavetown lets the undeniably privileged young adults of the world have their moment in the spotlight of hardship and adversity.
Gabriela Montero: Beyond Interpretations
Nowadays, improvisation is virtually non-existent in classical music and we accept jazz as the ‘improvised’ music, often forgetting that the composers we worship today were also known as virtuoso improvisers in their time.
Album Review: Everything Is A-OK by Violent Soho
When Violent Soho tells you Everything Is A-OK, prepare to be pacified.
Song Review: ‘Take Yourself Home’ By Troye Sivan
“For a song that’s supposed to be a pep talk, it feels much more like the internal monologue you’d have with yourself in the shower after a day you’d rather forget.”
Album Review: Cenizas by Nicolas Jaar
The devil works hard but Nicolas Jaar works harder.
Fresh Music Friday: The 1975, Something For Kate, Nick Nakim
For this week’s Fresh Music Friday, Adrian Talarico, Miya Sywak, and Rhea Thomas deliver their deeply-considered verdicts on a stripped-back single from The 1975, a lush tribute from Nick Hakim, and Something For Kate’s first song in nearly a decade. “Situation Room” – Something for Ka
Fresh Music Friday: Sycco, Run the Jewels, Bright Eyes
For this week’s Fresh Music Friday, Shanaya Perera, Gabrielle Pamilar, and Anika Bhatia dish their reactions to a boppin’ drop from Sycco, a Run The Jewels banger, and Bright Eyes’ sudden return.
Live Music is Dead, Long Live Live-Streamed Music
The arts industry might be in a state of lockdown and the future of live music in limbo, but through the magic of the Internet the community is keeping the flame alive.
Album Review: 03.15.20 by Childish Gambino
Not many people in 2005 would have guessed that an up-and-coming comedian attempting to remix Sufjan Stevens in his dorm room would headline Coachella.