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25 years after their big break, Florida-based Dead Prez’s ideological drive cuts through the heart of context-relevant songwriting.
It’s Bigger than Hip Hop
25 years after their big break, Florida-based Dead Prez’s ideological drive cuts through the heart of context-relevant songwriting.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:19 AM
25 years after their big break, Florida-based Dead Prez’s ideological drive cuts through the heart of context-relevant songwriting.
Charles Manson is one of the most notorious figures in pop culture history. His avant-psych style folk debut album is utter feces.
The Cult Leader Album – Lie: The Love and Terror Cult
Charles Manson is one of the most notorious figures in pop culture history. His avant-psych style folk debut album is utter feces. This isn’t going to be a long retrospective album review that I would occasionally do with something like the Dismemberment Plan or Okkervil River. This is going to be more of a smaller thinkpiece that’s related to Halloween.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Charles Manson is one of the most notorious figures in pop culture history. His avant-psych style folk debut album is utter feces.
This month's Capsule Review will cover some of the most noteworthy releases that have yet to receive a review.
Capsule Review (October 2025) – Miley Cyrus, Shearling, Lil Carter…
This month's Capsule Review will cover some of the most noteworthy releases that have yet to receive a review.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:57 PM
This month's Capsule Review will cover some of the most noteworthy releases that have yet to receive a review.
The acclaimed psychedelic music project of Australia-born Kevin Parker fully embraces his dance and electronica influence - for better or for worse.
Tame Impala – Deadbeat (Record Review)
The acclaimed psychedelic music project of Australia-born Kevin Parker fully embraces his dance and electronica influence - for better or for worse.
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October 20, 2025 at 10:39 PM
The acclaimed psychedelic music project of Australia-born Kevin Parker fully embraces his dance and electronica influence - for better or for worse.
One of the leading gothic rock bands in the 2000s went back to their old roots; their vision at the very least making up for overproduction.
AFI – Silver Bleeds the Black Sun… (Record Review)
One of the leading gothic rock bands in the 2000s went back to their old roots; their vision at the very least making up for overproduction.
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October 6, 2025 at 9:35 PM
One of the leading gothic rock bands in the 2000s went back to their old roots; their vision at the very least making up for overproduction.
The stalwart New Yorkers’ fifth album is immediately making headlines, its eclectic indie rock style standing firm in its sharp form.
Geese – Getting Killed (Record Review)
The stalwart New Yorkers’ fifth album is immediately making headlines, its eclectic indie rock style standing firm in its sharp form.
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September 30, 2025 at 10:44 PM
The stalwart New Yorkers’ fifth album is immediately making headlines, its eclectic indie rock style standing firm in its sharp form.
Like the Big Bang, one of the most unique alternative genres got its start as scattered energies waiting to pop in the right conditions.
Under the Label – Shoegaze (Part 1 – Prototypes)
Like the Big Bang, one of the most unique alternative genres got its start as scattered energies waiting to pop in the right conditions.
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September 22, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Like the Big Bang, one of the most unique alternative genres got its start as scattered energies waiting to pop in the right conditions.
Mabe Fratti’s second album in the art pop project with her partner Hector Tosta piques artsy curiosity with restricted expressive virtuosity.
Titanic – Hagen (Record Review)
Mabe Fratti’s second album in the art pop project with her partner Hector Tosta piques artsy curiosity with restricted expressive virtuosity.
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September 14, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Mabe Fratti’s second album in the art pop project with her partner Hector Tosta piques artsy curiosity with restricted expressive virtuosity.
The country’s history with politically conscious music rings strong from the current government protests - one that could echo in Southeast Asia.
Indonesian Protest Music
The country’s history with politically conscious music rings strong from the current government protests - one that could echo in Southeast Asia.
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September 7, 2025 at 12:37 AM
The country’s history with politically conscious music rings strong from the current government protests - one that could echo in Southeast Asia.
The country’s history with politically conscious music rings strong from the current government protests - one that could echo in Southeast Asia.
Indonesian Protest Music
The country’s history with politically conscious music rings strong from the current government protests - one that could echo in Southeast Asia.
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September 7, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The country’s history with politically conscious music rings strong from the current government protests - one that could echo in Southeast Asia.
The country’s history with politically conscious music rings strong from the current government protests - one that could echo in Southeast Asia.
Indonesian Protest Music
The country’s history with politically conscious music rings strong from the current government protests - one that could echo in Southeast Asia.
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September 7, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The country’s history with politically conscious music rings strong from the current government protests - one that could echo in Southeast Asia.
In more than 20 years since the release of Warcraft III, many maps have been made to mimic the franchise’s epic scope. One series sums it up.
Warcraft Legacies – That One Route Blizzard Could Have Taken
In more than 20 years since the release of Warcraft III, many maps have been made to mimic the franchise’s epic scope. One series sums it up.
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August 31, 2025 at 12:20 AM
In more than 20 years since the release of Warcraft III, many maps have been made to mimic the franchise’s epic scope. One series sums it up.
Dijon Duenas’ second solo album is as imaginative a take on R&B as Devon Hendryx or Frank Ocean. And a strong contender for the genre staple.
Dijon – Baby (Record Review)
Dijon Duenas’ second solo album is as imaginative a take on R&B as Devon Hendryx or Frank Ocean. And a strong contender for the genre staple.
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August 19, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Dijon Duenas’ second solo album is as imaginative a take on R&B as Devon Hendryx or Frank Ocean. And a strong contender for the genre staple.
Please, please, please, go and listen to McKinley Dixon's 'Magic, Alive!' if you haven't already. I have listened to it tons of time and it's my pick as album of the year.
McKinley Dixon – Magic, Alive! (Record Review)
I have thought about writing a review on this for over two months now. This breathes hip hop in all its ways with Black American experiences.
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August 11, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Please, please, please, go and listen to McKinley Dixon's 'Magic, Alive!' if you haven't already. I have listened to it tons of time and it's my pick as album of the year.
Quadeca – Vanisher, Horizon Scraper (Record Review)
The ex-YouTuber’s fourth album as a musician shuts all pretentious haters up as its free-flowing folktronica ripples through oceans of memories.
The ex-YouTuber’s fourth album as a musician shuts all pretentious haters up as its free-flowing folktronica ripples through oceans of memories.
Quadeca – Vanisher, Horizon Scraper (Record Review)
The ex-YouTuber’s fourth album as a musician shuts all pretentious haters up as its free-flowing folktronica ripples through oceans of memories.
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August 1, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Quadeca – Vanisher, Horizon Scraper (Record Review)
The ex-YouTuber’s fourth album as a musician shuts all pretentious haters up as its free-flowing folktronica ripples through oceans of memories.
The ex-YouTuber’s fourth album as a musician shuts all pretentious haters up as its free-flowing folktronica ripples through oceans of memories.
Tyler, the Creator – DON’T TAP THE GLASS (Record Review)
The stalwart West Coast rapper-producer drops a surprise record that is clearly made for full-time fun. Move on if you are hoping for a tour-de-force.
The stalwart West Coast rapper-producer drops a surprise record that is clearly made for full-time fun. Move on if you are hoping for a tour-de-force.
Tyler, the Creator – DON’T TAP THE GLASS (Record Review)
The stalwart West Coast rapper-producer drops a surprise record that is clearly made for full-time fun. Move on if you are hoping for a tour-de-force.
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July 22, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Tyler, the Creator – DON’T TAP THE GLASS (Record Review)
The stalwart West Coast rapper-producer drops a surprise record that is clearly made for full-time fun. Move on if you are hoping for a tour-de-force.
The stalwart West Coast rapper-producer drops a surprise record that is clearly made for full-time fun. Move on if you are hoping for a tour-de-force.
Clipse – Let God Sort Em Out (Record Review)
One of the most dangerous duos in hip hop history, with a bible on cocaine, came back with an effort that is “hot” and “culturally inappropriate”.
One of the most dangerous duos in hip hop history, with a bible on cocaine, came back with an effort that is “hot” and “culturally inappropriate”.
Clipse – Let God Sort Em Out (Record Review)
One of the most dangerous duos in hip hop history, with a bible on cocaine, came back with an effort that is “hot” and “culturally inappropriate”.
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July 15, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Clipse – Let God Sort Em Out (Record Review)
One of the most dangerous duos in hip hop history, with a bible on cocaine, came back with an effort that is “hot” and “culturally inappropriate”.
One of the most dangerous duos in hip hop history, with a bible on cocaine, came back with an effort that is “hot” and “culturally inappropriate”.
Kesha – . [Period] (Record Review)
Once one of the biggest divas in mainstream music, Kesha Sebert’s first independent album marks a crafty dance-pop comeback on her own terms.
Once one of the biggest divas in mainstream music, Kesha Sebert’s first independent album marks a crafty dance-pop comeback on her own terms.
Kesha – . [Period] (Record Review)
Once one of the biggest divas in mainstream music, Kesha Sebert’s first independent album marks a crafty dance-pop comeback on her own terms.
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July 12, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Kesha – . [Period] (Record Review)
Once one of the biggest divas in mainstream music, Kesha Sebert’s first independent album marks a crafty dance-pop comeback on her own terms.
Once one of the biggest divas in mainstream music, Kesha Sebert’s first independent album marks a crafty dance-pop comeback on her own terms.
A new review on Anno Solar's 'Una mancha de sol' is out if anyone is curious about giving it a read!
Anno Solar – Una mancha de sol (Record Review)
The kind of silence you would hear in the event of an apocalypse where the rapture, after the first nightmarish days, leaves you a bit dulled.
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June 30, 2025 at 10:58 PM
A new review on Anno Solar's 'Una mancha de sol' is out if anyone is curious about giving it a read!
A new review on HAIM's 'I quit' is out now if anyone is interested in giving it a read! It might not be the best album of the year, but it's still a decent listen!
HAIM – I quit (Record Review)
The three-sister American rock band pulls over with fifteen tracks’ worth of zingers and bangers even if it might doesn’t completely electrify.
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June 30, 2025 at 12:07 AM
A new review on HAIM's 'I quit' is out now if anyone is interested in giving it a read! It might not be the best album of the year, but it's still a decent listen!
Capsule Reviews (May 2025): Panchiko, Squid, Clipping…
Apologies for the long wait. The first Capsule Reviews article of this year has a lot of genres to cove from the most rock-like to the experimental.
Apologies for the long wait. The first Capsule Reviews article of this year has a lot of genres to cove from the most rock-like to the experimental.
Capsule Reviews (May 2025): Panchiko, Squid, Clipping…
Apologies for the long wait. The first Capsule Reviews article of this year has a lot of genres to cove from the most rock-like to the experimental.
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May 30, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Capsule Reviews (May 2025): Panchiko, Squid, Clipping…
Apologies for the long wait. The first Capsule Reviews article of this year has a lot of genres to cove from the most rock-like to the experimental.
Apologies for the long wait. The first Capsule Reviews article of this year has a lot of genres to cove from the most rock-like to the experimental.
A new review on Arcade Fire's album is out. Can't say that I like it to be quite frank with you. If you're curious, feel free to give it a read if you want.
Arcade Fire – Pink Elephant (Record Review)
Over twenty years after their acclaimed debut, the Canadian stadium firebrand limps and drags with their dance-ward trajectory.
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May 17, 2025 at 11:45 PM
A new review on Arcade Fire's album is out. Can't say that I like it to be quite frank with you. If you're curious, feel free to give it a read if you want.
A new review on Model/Actriz's recent release 'Pirouette' is out now if anyone wants to give it a read. It's among the best of this year!
Model/Actriz – Pirouette (Record Review)
The industrial dance-punk quartet have put out one of the most electric dance records of the decade; a post-industrial shakedown on LGBT+ partying.
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May 10, 2025 at 12:15 AM
A new review on Model/Actriz's recent release 'Pirouette' is out now if anyone wants to give it a read. It's among the best of this year!
Sorry for the lack of posts over the past few weeks - here's the most recent piece. I wrote a pretty late retrospective piece on Okkervil River and their depiction of love. Or rather, the dependent and one-sided part of being in love.
What “A Stone” is to Okkervil River
The Texas-originated band fronted by Will Sheff tackles the heartbreaks of romance in its oft-poetic, yet tragic ways through dependency.
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April 29, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Sorry for the lack of posts over the past few weeks - here's the most recent piece. I wrote a pretty late retrospective piece on Okkervil River and their depiction of love. Or rather, the dependent and one-sided part of being in love.