Review

Smoke DZA is known for being a prolific battle rapper, ghostwriter and collaborator, all of which are evident on his latest release: The Hustler’s Catalog 2.  Amongst the dense lyricism and extensive collaborations is the core aim to represent East Coast rap in new, multifaceted ways. Driven by a desire to move beyond the “weed rapper” label, DZA expands his East Coast heavy … [Read more...] about Smoke DZA: The Hustler’s Catalog 2

Politically charged and unapologetic in its approach, the latest album from Rise Against, Nowhere Generation, does not hold back when it comes to criticising the way in which America’s younger generations have drawn the short straw. Four years after their 2017 album Wolves, Rise Against are back with another musical remark on society. The result is eleven tracks’ worth of … [Read more...] about Rise Against: Nowhere Generation – Review

On their newest album, Crowded House reunite to make one majorly delightful soft indie rock album.  Crowded House is one of those bands that feel like they’ve always been there. They had quite a few hits back in their glory days (1980s to early 90s), but none were as big as their single Don’t Dream It’s Over from their self-titled debut studio album, released in … [Read more...] about Crowded House: Dreamers Are Waiting – Review

Jubilee, the third album from Japanese Breakfast, sees Michelle Zauner seeking out a happy future. With two albums already under her belt, Michelle Zauner - the face behind Japanese Breakfast - seems to have turned some kind of corner with new record, Jubilee. First album Psychopomp saw her wrestling with her mother’s cancer treatment and dealing with the anguish it created … [Read more...] about Japanese Breakfast: Jubilee – Review

3D the Boss create an energetic, uplifting sound to your workout day with the funky pop album, Push It. And now for something completely different with Atlanta-based health and fitness pop trio 3D the Boss! Stylistically combining pop, funk, soul, and RnB against a beat-driven core, their potent sound is designed to get you moving and sweating. Even though this is the case, … [Read more...] about 3D the Boss: Push It – Album Review

Wolf Alice return in fine form with the effortlessly cool and finely tuned new album, Blue Weekend. With songs that have a habit of getting stuck in your head for days, big things were expected from Wolf Alice’s third full-length, Blue Weekend. I’m happy to say it doesn’t disappoint. The band are in fine form here, lead singer and guitarist Ellie Rowsell once again able to … [Read more...] about Wolf Alice: Blue Weekend – Review