Published inModern Music AnalysisScott Klass Takes The Davenports Back HomeThe Davenports’ core member talks about his latest album, the evolution of its sound, and making beauty out of life’s awkward moments.Feb 22Feb 22
Published inThe RiffAlbum Review | You Could’ve Just Said That by The DavenportsThe fifth album by this Brooklyn indie pop project looks within from the outside—and manages to relate to allFeb 3Feb 3
Published inModern Music AnalysisLook Up by Ringo Starr | Album ReviewThe Beatles charmer makes a cool-headed country album that’s equally as amiable as he isJan 15Jan 15
Published inCounter ArtsHip-Hop Went Country — and Completely Redefined the GenreFor a long time, Americans have considered the two to be polarizing styles. Now, they’re blending to create a chart-topping sound.Jan 914Jan 914
Why Africa’s Music Has Revolutionary Political PotentialAs misinformation grows alongside public health threats, Africa’s music industry is stepping in to counter itDec 18, 2024Dec 18, 2024
Published inModern Music AnalysisLeon by Leon Bridges | Album ReviewThe soul singer takes a consciously mellower route in his fourth studio album that draws on silky, vintage sounds of TexasDec 15, 2024Dec 15, 2024
Published inThe RiffPawPaw Rod’s “Doobie Mouth” TourThe king of modern Motown puts a happier, soul-heavy spin on things in his latest EP circuitDec 9, 2024Dec 9, 2024
Published inThe RiffSong Review | “Good News” by ShaboozeyShaboozey’s newest release is the darker twin flame to his smash hit, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”Nov 22, 2024Nov 22, 2024
Published inModern Music AnalysisI Love You So F***ing Much by Glass Animals | Album ReviewThe Dreamland quartet is back with a new slate of songs that pushes some new lines, but overall sounds fairly familiar.Nov 18, 2024Nov 18, 2024
Published inModern Music Analysisceremonial contrafact by WILLOW | Album ReviewWillow’s sixth studio album is rich and noticeably refined as the singer explores her identity and even more musical turf.Nov 8, 20241Nov 8, 20241