Review

It’s been a little over two years since the Red Hot Chili Peppers simultaneously announced the departure of Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer and the return of the virtuoso guitarist synonymous with the band, John Frusciante.  I, like many others, was filled with pure joy to hear John was returning to the LA Funksters for his third stint with the band. Don’t get me wrong, the … [Read more...] about Red Hot Chili Peppers: Unlimited Love – Review

Lights brings her light to the post-pandemic darkness with her new album, PEP. Five years after the release of her comic-book-based album Skin & Earth, Canadian alt-pop artist Lights returns with her fifth studio album, PEP. The 13-song album is also accompanied by another comic book instalment, entitled The Clinic, again written and illustrated entirely by the … [Read more...] about Lights: PEP – Album Review

Mental Fracture create a tailored, progressive rock sound that jumps from idea to idea with Disaccord. Israeli purveyors of thought-provoking prog-rock unite on their new album, Disaccord. Featuring nine tracks of dizzying twists and turns, expert guitar work and a playful nature, the record’s high-minded lyrics build up the energetic ebbs and flows against passionate … [Read more...] about Mental Fracture: Disaccord – Review

Kilo Kish’s AMERICAN GURL is an all killer, no filler album that interrogates the entertainment industry. The clinking of coins in slots and the cheerful blips and beeps of arcade machines set the scene for AMERICAN GURL—a clever choice of backdrop for an album which, in visual artist and musician Kilo Kish’s words, explores ‘the American game’. Clocking in at 40 minutes and … [Read more...] about Kilo Kish: AMERICAN GURL – Review

Following in the footsteps of his previous album, Mainstream Sellout is yet another head-thrashing, pop-punk thrill-ride even with some big flaws.  When it comes to Machine Gun Kelly’s rap music, I’m not a fan whatsoever. I’ve listened to his entire discography and the only song of his from his rap career that I actually enjoy is At My Best featuring Hailee Steinfeld … [Read more...] about Machine Gun Kelly: Mainstream Sellout – Review

Back In Black is set to be Cypress Hill’s final “traditional release” as a hip-hop group.  While this may come as a disappointment to some, these hip-hop moguls should be applauded for drawing their esteemed music career to a close in a dignified manner. The album presents 10 tracks, all making use of digestible verse-chorus structures, a variety of flows and true hip hop … [Read more...] about Cypress Hill: Back in Black – Review