Review: “Map of the Soul: Persona” is bounding with energy
Seven men run around a deserted, pastel city, dressed to the nines in the brightest colored clothes they have.
Seven men run around a deserted, pastel city, dressed to the nines in the brightest colored clothes they have.
Labrinth, Sia and Diplo joined forces and conceived an album, perfectly balancing their styles and strengths to produce a masterpiece that is as exceptional as its creators.
Four young women stand together firmly in front of hundreds of trumpets as brass blares in the background.
Khalid’s new album, “Free Spirit,” is the record of the summer, made for wind-whipped midnight car rides, relaxing in bed on an easy Sunday afternoon with a cup of coffee or for a gloomy, rainy day with thunder rolling by.
Having a unique sound can make or break a band.
It has been said that absence makes the heart grow fonder, which could explain the tendency to worship the comebacks of artists who have been off the radar for years.
Last year was arguably one of the most successful years for R&B singer-songwriter Kehlani.
After Oakland-based punk-rock group SWMRS signed with New York City–based record label Fueled By Ramen and released its record label debut and overall third LP, “Drive North,” the band has returned to the punk scene with its follow-up, “Berkeley’s On Fire.”
The band itself initially got attention because of its drummer, Joey Armstrong — Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong’s son — but “Berkeley’s On Fire” combines eccentric tracks that blend together a multitude of punk, alt-rock and surf-rock elements, giving the band a separate, personal identity.
“Here Come the Runts” is an album that has sailed far beyond the constraints of pop security and ends up a piece of art.
The 11 tracks on “Cosmic Hallelujah,” released Oct. 28, are a mixture of mature and sassy songs that deal with a variety of sounds and messages.
“Here” is a tribute to womanhood, personal growth, familial relationships and the artist’s affection for her hometown of New York City.
The band’s third album, and 16-track debut on Kemosabe Records, “Real Emotion” — out Sept. 23 — is Paper Route’s best offering yet.