Imogen Lawlor

Ist Ist’s latest album, The Art of Lying, covers a range of challenging themes, from power-struggles to utopian ideals.  Drawing on the events of the last year, Ist Ist attempt to make sense of the post-truth we live in, through direct lyricism and intricate layering of synths. Unfortunately, the portrayal of these ideas is only partially successful, with the … [Read more...] about Ist Ist: The Art of Lying – Album Review

Snoop Dogg Presents Algorithm aims to showcase current artists signed to Def Jam, with an emphasis on preserving “true hip-hop”; whilst highlighting a need to move away from computers controlling our lives.  The live-concert feel permeates every seamless segue, as we are guided through a journey that tries to be reflective, but often the messaging gets … [Read more...] about Snoop Dogg: Snoop Dogg Presents Algorithm – Review

MUNYA’s debut album Voyage to Mars does exactly what it says on the tin: takes you on a musical voyage across time and space.  Musician Josie Boivin guides the listener on a winding bilingual journey through spacey synths and otherworldly soundscapes, all with a healthy dose of direct, yet meandering lyricism. Boivin has poured herself into the release, from the … [Read more...] about MUNYA: Voyage to Mars – Review

The devil works hard, but Megan Thee Stallion works harder. Barely a week after the launch of her Popeyes Hottie Sauce, Megan drops her latest release Something For Thee Hotties: a compilation mixtape of unreleased songs and freestyles, dedicated to her fans.  As with her 2020 release, Good News, Megan never strays far from her brand of solid flows and sexual … [Read more...] about Megan Thee Stallion: Something For Thee Hotties

There’s no denying that FINNEAS is a multi-talented musician, and his debut studio album Optimist is a testament to this.  FINNEAS is able to lend his artistry to a wide range of sounds, from watery piano (Love is Pain, Peaches Etude) to an upbeat, funky sound with sharp attitude (Around My Neck, How It Ends). Moreover, his ability to play most of the instruments on … [Read more...] about FINNEAS: Optimist – Album Review

Legendary hip hop producer Alchemist’s latest EP This Thing of Ours Vol 2 is an impressive release, to say the least.  For a 12-minute experience, Alchemist packs in a huge amount of sensitivity, creativity and complexity. Working with a range of collaborators, each song segues into one another to form a singular experience, passing you by so quickly that you simply … [Read more...] about The Alchemist: This Thing of Ours Vol.2 – Review