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Album Reviews

Friday, May 6, 2022

‘Ramona Park Broke My Heart’ stuns as Vince Staples’ autobiographical masterpiece

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Sharp and transparent, the album radiates a California nonchalantness with astute lyricism.
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Album Reviews

Friday, March 11, 2022
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Benee’s ‘Lychee’ is eclectic, pop explosion

She refashions conventions throughout the album, overlaying mellowness with pulsing electricity.
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Album Reviews

Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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Vince Staples’ self-titled album is minimalist masterpiece

The album finds its strongest features in its simplicity: catchy beats, pointed lyrics and a narrative that, as expected, hits home.
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Album Reviews

Monday, August 17, 2020
Amine

‘Limbo’ is Aminé’s best album to date

‘Limbo’ undoubtedly feels less forced and commercialized than some of Aminé’s previous releases.
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Columns

Friday, April 3, 2020

Come taste the bands: My musical evolution

Music became a way for me to sort out my emotions and my identity — and what better way than to wax poetic with classic rock?
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Culture Shot

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Tunesday: Reflecting on Black History Month with songs about Black empowerment

In order to reflect on the vast variety of music Black artists have put out and to celebrate Black artists all year round, check out this playlist of songs about Black empowerment.
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Album Reviews

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

SOPHIE produces raucous vulnerability on her debut ‘OIL OF EVERY PEARL’S UN-INSIDES’

OIL OF EVERY PEARL’S UN-INSIDES is a welcome introduction to SOPHIE the artist and persona and not just SOPHIE the producer.
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Album Reviews

Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Black Panther

‘Black Panther’ soundtrack offers music worthy of Wakanda

Luckily, the “Black Panther” soundtrack makes “All The Stars” look like a chart-friendly bone tossed to the Marvel bigwigs.
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Concerts

Thursday, February 1, 2018

Tyler, the Creator goes back to his roots in ‘Flower Boy’ tour

Because his show was so popular, the Armory added another date for the next night. Tyler shouted, “I’ll probably see some of y’all motherfuckers tomorrow.”
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Retrospective Issue 2017

Monday, December 11, 2017

‘DAMN.,’ ‘Sleep Well Beast’ top 2017’s list of best albums

Across all genres, 2017 has seen some new breakouts and returning heavyweights tackle the roiling social and political climate this year has brought — or help us escape it.
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