Category: Album and EP Reviews
Mac Miller – The Divine Feminine
Over the course of his decently long music career, Mac Miller has taken a variety of avenues per project. Although
Villa – Fluorescent EP
What makes a song “catchy”? What does that broad, often pop-associated term really mean? And is a catchy song worth more or less relative to that of a non-catchy song? This may all sound like silly, “Oh boy, he’s out of material” nonsense talk, but let’s take a look at the new “Fluorescent EP” by Atlanta rapper and all around blissful guy Villa and see.
Izzy Bizu – A Moment of Madness
Saying Izzy Bizu has had a busy year would be an understatement. After debuting back in 2013, the South West London native took a hiatus for three years. She started catching some glances while opening for Sam Smith. Then about a year ago, she released the explosive single, “White Tiger”, and it’s been full steam ahead ever since. This new album “A Moment of Madness” is a culmination of everything Izzy has learned in her time off, a masterpiece of pop-infused R&B.
Xavier & The Thrill – Thrill
Many gems can be found amongst the up-and-coming scene of hip hop. I recently reviewed the Chicago artist Noname, whose album “Telefone” was yet another testament to the fact that major artists aren’t the only ones worth looking out for. After all, these rappers are the future of the genre. However, not all artists that attain a buzz online turn out to be particularly noteworthy. For while Xavier & The Thrill make attempts at something significant, these attempts fall flat in the worst way.
TRACE – Low EP
After releasing a hit single over a year ago, TRACE has finally dropped her debut “Low EP”. The release is all about the lyrics, and isn’t for the passive listener. But for those of you who love to ponder, and wander into the darker parts of your mind, “Low” will help you on your journey inward.
Sea Moya – Baltic States EP
When I first listened to Sea Moya’s latest release, I wasn’t convinced one way or another. Instead, I was just left feeling mildly befuddled. So I listened to it again. And then again. And the more I listened to “Baltic States EP”, the more I learned to love it.
Noname – Telefone
Let me first preface this review by saying that Noname will not be referred to as a “female rapper” within
Tsar B – Tsar B EP
Belgian native Tsar B has released her debut EP, and it is mind-bending. She first caught our attention about nine
