Music

Mirar’s debut “Ascension” brings a metal with a different sort of appeal to the mainstream

While it’s unlikely Mirar will become metal’s new flagship band — they are still a bit too subversive to attract any truly mainstream appeal — the crossover elements at play here serve to make them a band worth watching. Read More

Ethel Cain’s Perverts EP is a Horrifying realm of hopelessness

It’s incredibly unsettling and atmospheric, and while that may not sound appealing, I do think there’s a lot of beauty amid the keening drones and occult murmurings. Read More

CT Wrapped: Top music of 2024

You listened, you voted, and the results are in! Read More

Top 10 worst albums of 2024

Although incredible music is released every year, so does terrible music. Read More

Top 10 best albums of 2024

It’s been an amazing year for music — some of my favorite albums of the decade came out, pop music thrived, as did rap, metal, and overall there were pretty much great albums coming out consistently every week. Read More

I’ve “Given Up”: Linkin Park let me down

I think a big reason this new era of Linkin Park falls so flat for me is that I can’t connect to it on an emotional level. Read More

Grammy Noms: Colin’s Commentary

That said, I’m always still curious to see what gets nominated. Perhaps some part of me hopes that an artist who actually deserves it gets the recognition. Read More

The new age of opera

“It’s so far beyond what a formal opera is,” Long explained. “There will always be something that will draw your attention.”  Read More

Car Seat Headrest 10 Year Review: “How to Leave Town”

Going back and relistening to “How to Leave Town” proves the wide-ranging sound they have and how well their concepts come to fruition.  Read More

Megan Thee Stallion finds her niche on ‘Megan II’

I would recommend it to anyone getting ready for a night out with their girlfriends, or for the gym on glutes days. Read More