Music

“SWAG II” is Justin Bieber reinvented

Justin Bieber is not the teenager the world fell in love with 15 years ago. Read More

Big Thief’s “Double Infinity” is a leap into a psychedelic future

The record floats between folk rock, neo-psychedelia, and country folk while teasing out a looser, more playful side of the band. Read More

‘Man’s Best Friend’ isn’t as amazing, or as appalling, as it’s made out to be

Maybe, as listeners, we need to reorient what we ask of our favorite singers. Instead of demanding depth, perhaps it’s time to accept a delivery of fun material. Read More

Ariana Grande Breaks Free from her tour hiatus

Grande has been wicked busy. Between r.e.m. beauty, her makeup and skincare brand, and filming for the “Wicked” franchise, she has maintained her 12-year popstar status and found a way to slip in this mini-tour. Read More

The Essential Albums of Summer 2025

If you’ve been looking for new music to enjoy from a variety of genres, look no further! Read More

The best streaming service is…

Many will say Spotify; some Apple Music; if you hang out with middle-aged mothers, some might Pandora — but what is the definitive answer?  Read More

Jane Remover “Revengeseekerz” follows no rules

Forget Playboi Carti — Jane has embraced the popular rage sound that is dominating rap right now but injected it with steroids and cybernetic limbs to create a blown-out, techno-orgy of throttling beats, sassy vocals, and tuneful melodies. Read More

Lady Gaga’s “MAYHEM” is essential listening

Even if you didn’t enjoy Lady Gaga in her younger years I believe there is something on this album for everyone. Read More

Float through spring with Ichiko Aoba’s “Luminescent Creatures”

Listen to the music and listen for the sounds of our hearts reflecting through the melodies as we float through this spring together with grace and peace. Read More

Priya Ragu’s 2021 “damnshestamil” pays homage to her Tamil heritage

Released in 2021, her debut album “damnshestamil” is a warm combination of contemporary music and an ode to her heritage, incorporating audio clips of women speaking in Tamil overlayed with traditional South Indian beats. Read More