The Cool Kids make a bold and triumphant return to music with their first full-length album for five years. Produced entirely by Chuck English, some might describe Before Shit Got Weird as an acquired taste. However, when you take the time to understand the influences and messaging behind it, the high level of artistry is clear. By combining the old school with the … [Read more...] about The Cool Kids: Before Shit Got Weird – Review
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BENEE: Lychee – EP Review
New Zealand-born singer-songwriter BENEE continues to re-invent herself in exhilarating ways on her new EP, Lychee. One of the biggest questions on my mind after discovering the wonderfully magical music of New Zealand-born singer-songwriter BENEE was “Why is this girl not as popular as she should be?”. Sure, she had a smash hit song in the form of Supalonely thanks … [Read more...] about BENEE: Lychee – EP Review
Diplo: Diplo – Album Review
Diplo deep-dives into electronic music in all its forms for his first full-length album in 18 years. Diplo, who might be better known by some as one-third of Major Lazer, one-third of LSD (as the ‘D’ to Labrinth and Sia’s ‘L’ and ‘S’), or half of GRAMMY-winning Silk City, proves he can hold his own under no other name but his own, with his first full-length album in 18 … [Read more...] about Diplo: Diplo – Album Review
Avril Lavigne: Love Sux – Review
The icon that is Avril Lavigne has made a welcome return to music with her seventh studio album, Love Sux. An uncompromising cultivator of the 00s pop-punk sound, this release is a testament to her legacy and influence. Every track boasts her signature catchy hooks and direct lyricism, covering the whole gamut of emotions experienced throughout love and heartbreak. … [Read more...] about Avril Lavigne: Love Sux – Review
Okami Three: Blue – Single Review
Emotional, grungy sadness is the name of the game as Okami Three build enticing atmospheres on track, Blue. New York-based alternative indie rock trio Okami Three bring their grungy, psyche-rock sound out in fits and starts with track, Blue. With a sound that caters for both the melancholy and the hard-hitting feels, the band are self-described as “a contemporary culture … [Read more...] about Okami Three: Blue – Single Review
Tears for Fears: The Tipping Point – Review
Fear not, because the latest studio album from British pop-rock band Tears for Fears - The Tipping Point - is a wonderful comeback. When I was fifteen years old, I was absolutely obsessed with 80s music. My daily playlist essentially consisted of songs by Michael Jackson, A-Ha, Duran Duran, and, yes, Tears for Fears. Their second studio album, Songs from the Big Chair, … [Read more...] about Tears for Fears: The Tipping Point – Review