Tagged - music

A trip down memory lane — I saw Sleep Token in concert

I have a very odd relationship with Sleep Token, who probably the biggest act to emerge from the metal scene in recent years (although their categorization as a “metal” band is often debated). Read More

Not Sick of “Lovesick” by the Happy Fits

That being said, “Lovesick” has all the hallmarks of a classic Fits album and is a welcome step forward for the band. Read More

HAIM’s fourth album is a celebration of quitting

“I quit” contemplates themes of newfound independence after leaving a complex relationship. Read More

“SWAG II” is Justin Bieber reinvented

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

La Dispute’s “No One Was Driving the Car”: The long-awaited return to post-hardcore poetry

Overall, “No One Was Driving the Car” is a passionate and often poetic return to La Dispute’s signature style. 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

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