by Benjamin Smith | Apr 8, 2026 | Album Reviews, albums, Feature Display, Music, Music Releases, Reviews
BTS returned from its mandatory service in the Korean Army with a tenth studio album, Arirang, part of the group’s self-proclaimed comeback — a title shared with its new Netflix live concert series. Arirang dives deep into the Bangtan Boys’ hip-hop influences,...
by Benjamin Smith | Apr 1, 2026 | Album Reviews, albums, Feature Display, Music Releases
Trying Times, released March 13th, is the first fully independent album from English R&B auteur James Blake. Without a label to hold him back, Blake’s newest project is brimming with expertise and creativity, unshackling the potential of his polymathic skillset....
by Z Marik | Mar 25, 2026 | Album Reviews, albums, Feature Display, Music Releases
I’m often asked “why do you love music so much,” and I don’t really know how to answer that in a simple way, but after listening to Help (2) from War Child Records, I might have a better answer. Before I answer that question, it’s worth talking about Help (2) and the...
by Benjamin Smith | Mar 24, 2026 | Album Reviews, albums, Feature Display, Music Releases
Harry Styles’ latest record, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, has the kind of pop pedigree that stars dream of. Since leaving One Direction, Styles has blazed his own trail through the music industry, cashing in hit after hit off the back of three straight No.1...
by Colette Bergeron | Mar 12, 2026 | Album Reviews, albums, Feature Display, Music, Music Releases, Reviews
After a decade-long hiatus from solo projects, Bruno Mars has returned with The Romantic, a streamlined nine-track album amassing his best elements from previous projects. The album affirms Mars’s status as “king of easy listening” with smooth pop and soul ballads...
by Ainsley Hopkins | Mar 10, 2026 | Album Reviews, albums, artists, Feature Display, Music, Music Releases
As a long time fan and follower of Mitski, something that’s kept me coming back for more is her constant evolution. With each album, she has managed to introduce something new while still keeping a distinct and cohesive feel throughout her discography. From harsh...
by Omorose Emwanta | Feb 26, 2026 | Album Reviews, albums, Feature Display, Music Releases
Hardcore punk (and all its strange offshoots) has crept its way into my current rotation, despite the fact I’m often at a loss for how to describe the genre. If you’re into aggressive drumbeats and guttural screaming, you’ll enjoy these recent-ish albums as much as I...
by Z Marik, Kathryn Rachford | Feb 10, 2026 | Album Reviews, albums, Music News, Music Releases
Here are some of the cool and awesome releases from the first week of February 2026! Singin’ to an Empty Chair – RatboysGenre: Alt CountryListen if you like: Waxahatchee, Wednesday, Illuminati HottiesWhether you call it alt-country, y’allternative, or twangy...
by Jake Bennett | Feb 9, 2026 | Album Reviews, albums, Feature Display, Music Releases, News
Poppy’s journey from popstar to metalhead has been a unique one, and you’d be right to argue that her early glitch-pop style sounds nothing like her new cyberpunk hard rock sound. But every successive album of hers has worked by centering itself in a cold, metallic...
by Z Marik, Kathryn Rachford | Feb 3, 2026 | Album Reviews, albums, Feature Display, Music Releases
Here are some of the cool and awesome releases from the last week of January 2026! I Used To Go To This Bar – Joyce ManorGenre: Pop Punk, Power PopListen if you like: Blink-182, Tigers Jaw, PUP While the days of S/T Joyce Manor are long gone, I Used To Go To...
