Review

jefff creates a distinctive and upbeat sound amongst expressive lyrics and an energetic presence on single, Windows. One thing we know about jefff is that he has passion in bucketloads. It came out on previous single R U Hip 2 the Revolution, and it is once again present on new track, Windows. Keeping a funky sound but adding a little more spontaneity, the track plays by its … [Read more...] about jefff: Windows – Single Review

Culture War from Paul Maged builds on a mix of protest songs and socially conscious themes amongst heavy riffs and big choruses. Paul Maged’s 5th album is his most ambitious yet, and, as always, he’s unafraid to call out any issues he sees worthy to discuss with forthrightness and guile. Culture War not only focuses on songs of protest but brings in social issues close to … [Read more...] about Paul Maged: Culture War – Album review

After 11 albumless years, Busta Rhymes returns with Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God: the follow up to his 1998 release E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front.  While the release boasts a lengthy line-up of collaborators and impressive manipulation of numerous rap styles, the overall listening experience is somewhat hit and miss and at times, … [Read more...] about Busta Rhymes: Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God – Review

Experimental electronic artist Kit Grill turns on the ambient sounds as he continues his journey through the world of new wave music on brand new record, Ride. The NTS Radio host has been extremely thorough and determined throughout the entire process of creating this record and work on the 12-track compilation of soothing tunes began right back at the beginning of 2020, … [Read more...] about Kit Grill: Ride – Album Review

Vipid creates a caressing, thematic sound that flows through the veins of new instrumental ambient album, Memories. Solo Electronic Artist/Producer Vipid really knows how to structure a theme to run through his music. With inspiration drawn from early points in his life, Jared Simmons has created a delightful ambiance that runs throughout Memories, allowing the listener to … [Read more...] about Vipid: Memories – Album Review

A blend of the sensual and the sensitive, Ariana Grande delivers the easy-listening album, Positions. Grande’s previous two records were written in the midst of serious pain. Sweetener was marked by grief, following the Manchester Arena bombing, and Thank U, Next followed the death of her ex-boyfriend Mac Miller. But with Positions, the singer is optimistically moving on to … [Read more...] about Ariana Grande: Positions – Album Review