On new single “Hope For Rain,” the band channels the kinetic force that defined their earlier records into a more harmony-saturated, fuzz-laden sound. In the same vein as previously released tracks “Mother Mary” and “Self Control,” their latest single blends melancholic melodies and pedal steel into the group’s usual mix of heavy guitar.
Czarface lives on. Hip-hop’s mightiest heroes are back with their ninth LP Czartificial Intelligence. Made up of Inspectah Deck and Boston’s 7L & Esoteric, the group is known for their intricate lyricism and plush old school production. Their latest, a major label debut released a decade after their inaugural album, is no exception.
All Around You finds its roots in the exploration of how to find light in a world that can feel, at times, dark, senseless, and devoid of meaning. From the ashes emerges a hopeful record that encourages listeners to tune in to the beauty that is all around us - if we can only find the courage to look.
London indie outfit Girl Ray are back — and from the sound of it, they’re having more fun than ever before. The group recently released their highly-anticipated third full-length offering Prestige, a groovy, disco-pop concept album that serves as a love letter to ballroom culture. The sparkling twelve-track project is a joyous outing from top to bottom.
Shattered Shine finds the group at an existential crossroads — on a personal level, the quartet is at the end of their early twenties, grappling with a heightened sense of self-awareness and chasing their dreams. Meanwhile, at a macro level, they’re witnesses to climate destruction, societal collapse, and the ever-present sense of impending doom.
Where do you go when it feels like everything is ending? Mega Bog confronts that idea on End of Everything, a project that dares to take an undaunted look at all things daunting. Its a genre-bending, thunderous trip, defined by explosive choruses, blood-pumping Italo disco bass lines, and songwriting that packs a punch.
7xvethegenius and DJ Green Lantern’s The Genius Tape is every bit as brilliant as the name would have you believe. The ten song project clocks in just under 29 minutes, but 7xvethegenius makes every second count. The Genius Tape is packed with witty lyricism, introspective self-reflection, and lush imagery.
