Tyler, the Creator has always been something of an enigmatic character in hip-hop, which makes it no great surprise that his latest release “Igor” comes…
When DJ Khaled released “We the Best” in 2010, few would have expected that he’d be unflinchingly exclaiming the titular line nearly a decade later, bigger and bolder…
Carly Rae Jepsen is something of an enigma in the contemporary landscape of popular music. Her strain of effervescent, supersaturated pop is so brimming with bombast that it has managed…
Indie rock stalwarts The National have taken a bold art house detour with their latest project, “I Am Easy To Find,” an album…
When Vampire Weekend first rose to prominence with their 2008 self-titled debut, they were very much a divisive act — unabashedly preppy, and flaunting…
HBO’s “Game of Thrones” adaptation of George R. Martin’s novels has permeated virtually every facet of culture. As the series approaches its May 19 finale, after eight years running, and salivating fans engage…
It’s common knowledge that life on the road can drive a person mad. In the words of Australian singer-songwriter Nick Murphy, “You only talk to people you pay,…
It’s a thoroughly unbecoming display when bands that have rose to fame with a distinctive lead singer undergo a lineup change, and stumble around as sad shadows of their former selves. All hail…
Pink is a star of the absolute highest rank, a larger-than-life force in pop music, known equally for her spectacular performances full of aerial contortions, elaborate choreography, and pyrotechnics as…
Austin, Texas duo Missio is the collaborative effort of two producers, Matthew Brue and David Butler, with the former also being the frontman. With two minds engaged in…
Norah Jones has always resided in the easy listening jazz camp, and from the onset of the new album “Begin Again,” she sounds to be taking new strides, and more liberties…
Rapper, singer, songwriter Lizzo has spiraled through an impressive slew of groups over the years, putting out sounds that have infused a fresh spark into the contemporary hip-hop scene.