Album Reviews

Rai Renea finds strength through openness on "No Apology In My Throat" (album)

Fearless and multilayered, Rai Renea's "No Apology In My Throat" is confident, drawing on criticism, introspection, and emotional resilience as the bedrock of this artful testament. The album takes you…

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The Chelsea Curve expand their sound with the dynamic new album "The Rideout"

Back with a renewed sense of vitality and emotional purpose, The Chelsea Curve return with their new album "The Rideout." Each track flows into the next, while leaving a lasting…

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UKofA explores time, memory, and modern chaos on new album "TIME WILL TAKE THIS ALL AWAY FROM US"

UKofA's approach to sound on "TIME WILL TAKE THIS ALL AWAY FROM US" is a slow-burning dialogue with memory, aspiration, and frustrations between our human fragility. UKofA generates a cinematic…

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Fally Ipupa blend emotion, rhythm, and global star power in "XX" (album)

The new album, "XX," reflects another powerful era for the artist and is celebratory and personal, with Fally Ipupa confidently entering a new chapter in his musical story. Born as…

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Mr Eazi and King Promise deliver pure chemistry on "See What We've Done" album

There is something so satisfying about two artists in full-on creative lockstep, and this is what Mr Eazi & King Promise achieve on "See What We've Done." The project is…

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Sean Dampte channels growth, freedom, and energy on "Awoodah: Sounds of Kalakuta" (album)

Sean Dampte is back with another album, "Awoodah; Sounds of Kalakuta," a 13-track project from the Lagos-born-and-raised artist that feels both jubilant and emotionally seasoned, balancing ambition with emotional discipline.…

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Captain Capone builds a universe worth exploring with new album, "Fantasy Land"

"Fantasy Land" is a melodic trap album and one of Captain Capone's most daring steps into creative territory. The project wrestles with escapism, identity, and the thin line between reality…

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Me The Machine explores emotional isolation in "The Flesh Of The Innocent" (album)

Marking the next chapter of his creative evolution, Me The Machine presents "The Flesh Of The Innocent," a 10-track album of exhilarating and emotive sound design. Inspired by Me The…

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Yaya Bey reclaims her narrative on 'Fidelity' [Album Review]

Following her acclaimed album, do it afraid, Queens-born singer and songwriter Yaya Bey returns with her seventh studio album, Fidelity. In true Bey fashion, the record is lyrically reflective and…

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Mt. Kili takes a bold step in the folk journey with sophomore album "The Noticer"

Mt. Kili is the musical project led by Asheville singer-songwriter Rick Sichta, and "The Noticer," their second album, further develops the band's identity and enriches its sound with more rock…

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Floating Sheep delivers a jazz experience with self-titled album, "Floating Sheep"

Floating Sheep is leading the charge in modern jazz with their lively and bold sound on the self-titled album, "Floating Sheep." Featuring Bar Hadash on handpans, Maayan Sherman on flute,…

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Hiroki Tanaka explores identity and cultural roots on "Isan" (album)

"Isan" is the new album from Hiroki Tanaka, which means "inheritance." Tanaka's project is intimate and expansive at once, with 11 tracks thoughtfully sequenced to create a unified listening experience…

Rai Renea finds strength through openness on "No Apology In My Throat" (album)

The Chelsea Curve expand their sound with the dynamic new album "The Rideout"

UKofA explores time, memory, and modern chaos on new album "TIME WILL TAKE THIS ALL AWAY FROM US"

Fally Ipupa blend emotion, rhythm, and global star power in "XX" (album)

Mr Eazi and King Promise deliver pure chemistry on "See What We've Done" album

Sean Dampte channels growth, freedom, and energy on "Awoodah: Sounds of Kalakuta" (album)

Captain Capone builds a universe worth exploring with new album, "Fantasy Land"

Me The Machine explores emotional isolation in "The Flesh Of The Innocent" (album)

Yaya Bey reclaims her narrative on 'Fidelity' [Album Review]

Mt. Kili takes a bold step in the folk journey with sophomore album "The Noticer"

Floating Sheep delivers a jazz experience with self-titled album, "Floating Sheep"

Hiroki Tanaka explores identity and cultural roots on "Isan" (album)

Internet Cafe unveils radiant debut EP 'Ground Floor'

Molly Warburton shares explosive exploration of authencity on "Shout Louder"

Captain Iron and Windrift Band bottle the magic of a sunset romance in “Summer Flings”

Captain Iron and Windrift Band turn fleeting romance into reggae gold on “Summer Rain”

Rave Jesus delivers a powerful dose of positivity on “Joy Is Coming”

Amanati blends sound and style with immersive ease

YVNGBRYYY channels honesty, faith and spirituality into his genre-fluid soundscapes

Rising YouTube talent bigboyz is turning viral streams into hit records

Winter Music Conference expands 2026 programming with Sara Landry, Radio Slave, DJ Minx, Danny Tenaglia

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022