Daniel Caesar – Case Study 01
At his debut at 24, R&B artist Daniel Caesar already had a stacked resume. His first album Freudian released in 2017 is now certified gold and includes collaborations with H.E.R,…
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Quantic – Atlantic Oscillations
Over the past two decades, few artists have traversed the global dance music community more than Quantic. The British born musician, producer, and DJ has toured the world and his…
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Jordan Rakei – Origin
One of the most powerful traits of music is its ability to reflect society. Not only can the right song provide solace to an individual in need, it can also…
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Above & Beyond – Anjunabeats Volume 14
Mixed by no other than Above & Beyond themselves, Anjunabeats Volume 14 is the latest annual installment to the esteemed compilation series and is the latest chapter in a story…
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Tyler, the Creator – IGOR
After Tyler, the Creator's Flower Boy was nominated for Best Rap Album in the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards, the hip-hop artist was fueled with a newfound purpose to come back with…
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Dretti Franks – Solarbeam
Dretti Franks is a contender for the best underground rap producer in pockets of the internet. However, there is the question if he could build enough momentum to be present…
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Steve Lacy – Apollo XXI
If you’ve followed Steve Lacy since he started producing beats on his iPhone, the release of Apollo XXI is by a far a momentous event for the Compton-native. From being…
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The Millennial Club – She’s So Insane EP
So-Cal indie pop/R&B band The Millennial Club have arrived with their long-awaited debut EP She’s So Insane. While four previous singles made it to the EP, The Millennial Club introduces…
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The National— I Am Easy To Find
When I first stumbled upon indie rock band The National, I was in the throes of an emotionally charged cross-roads, passing on from my turbulent teens to the complex first stages…
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Rosie Lowe – YU
In times of adversity, an old idiom states that we should ‘look out for number one.’ While the adage proves useful in many situations, it doesn’t always account for our…
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Jamila Woods – LEGACY! LEGACY!
LEGACY! LEGACY! is an album that looks in the past—seeking affirmation, self-acceptance, and love. Many of the songs are filled with poignant beauty and gorgeous vocal arrangements. Jamila Woods doesn’t…
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Qveen Herby – 'EP 6'
Amy Noonan took her crown in 2017 when she rebranded from her former pop-duo as Karmin, and since has compiled six EP’s under her belt as her own project Qveen…
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