Pounding electric bass. Neon lights strobing across the curvatures of moving muscle, flexing and softening in rhythmic tandem. Delicate and flowering falsetto melodies. Strangers coalescing in states of hedonistic dynamism. Violent snaps of the drum, spurting its vibrational heartbeats across the dancefloor. Choral pleas for unfamiliarity and euphoric authenticity pounding[Read More…]
Tag: album review
‘CHROMAKOPIA’ may be Tyler, the Creator’s most authentic work yet
CHROMAKOPIA, released on Oct. 28, is Tyler, the Creator’s most authentic album yet, following 2023’s CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale. Typically, Tyler adopts a new “character” for each album cycle, such as Igor for his 2019 album of the same name, or Wolf Haley on his[Read More…]
The Dare revives indie sleaze with ‘What’s Wrong With New York?’
⭐⭐⭐ (out of 5) The Dare has been everywhere this summer. He produced “Guess” off Charli XCX’s BRAT, which has gone on to be the album’s highest charting song with a feature from Billie Eilish, and he opened several times for Charli’s tour. After this sudden rise from obscurity, The[Read More…]
‘Short n’ Sweet’ highlights Sabrina Carpenter’s range and confidence as an artist
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (out of 5) Following the success of singles “Espresso” and “Please Please Please,” Sabrina Carpenter capped off her summer of pop domination with the release of her sixth studio album Short n’ Sweet on Aug. 23. As a fan of Carpenter’s music since her Singular: Act I (2018)[Read More…]
Can Matt Champion move beyond his boy band past?
A quick look at the Y-intersection’s collection of baggy pants, tiny sunglasses, tote bags, and ironic baseball caps indicates an unspoken truth—many of McGill’s trendiest students may have been fans of Brockhampton in their heyday. The “best boy band since One Direction” was a groundbreaking force in hip-hop in the[Read More…]
Faye Webster’s new album is “Tttttime”less
Following a three-year hiatus, bedroom pop icon Faye Webster is back with her latest release, Undressed at the Symphony. Inspired by the countless nights Webster took herself to the symphony as therapy amid a breakup, the album serves as a counterpart to the whimsical love story of Webster’s 2021 album[Read More…]
‘eternal sunshine’ plays with fire, and I’m not just talking about Ethan Slater’s hair
Ariana Grande, our reigning Queen of Pop, has blessed us with many studio albums, from Yours, Truly, which embodies the pure innocence and joy that accompanies young love, to thank u, next, where we find out that the honeymoon phase doesn’t actually last forever, to her last album, Positions, where[Read More…]
What we liked this reading week
In the End It Always Does by The Japanese House – Izzi Holmes It’s time to give Amber Bain her flowers for In the End It Always Does. The Japanese House’s 2023 album opens with the pop synths of “Touching Yourself” and closes with the melancholic melodies of “One for[Read More…]
What we liked this winter break
Amid a well-deserved break from classes and assignments, here is what the Arts & Entertainment section was reading, watching, and listening to over winter break. Lust for Life by Lana Del Rey – Lily As a fan of Lana Del Rey, I have every single one of her songs memorized.[Read More…]
Sampha makes long-awaited return in stunning fashion with ‘Lahai’
In 2017, British singer Sampha released his debut album, Process, to widespread critical acclaim, earning him the Mercury Prize. Despite Process’ success, fans waited six years for Sampha’s next album, Lahai, the long-overdue follow-up to his debut record. During that time, Sampha has clearly endured considerable artistic growth, given the[Read More…]
