The new album from adept UK rapper Dr Lekta is as large as life as seasoned listeners will have come to expect. Rife with nifty pop culture references, tongue-in-cheek lyrics and whirlwind collaborations with some of hip-hop’s most promising names, there are yet some surprises up the artist’s sleeve. Best known for his savage and unapologetically original lyrics and fresh rapping style, Dr Lekta’s music will quickly become addictive even to those not up to date with the UK’s underground rap scene. ‘Flower’s For The Illest’s opening track ‘Staleair FM’ is a stellar introduction to all the rappe ..read more

On November 15, 2023, when André 3000 dropped a surprise announcement that he was dropping his debut solo album in just two days, sufficient to say, the internet was abuzz. Former member of rap conglomerates Outkast (Comprised of André 3000 and Big Boi) and Dungeon Family (Including members such as Big Boi, Cee Lo Green, C-Smooth, and Killer Mike), André 3000 has been quiet with his discography since the split of Outkast in 2007, appearing in features sporadically throughout the years. His most recent feature before the news of his new album, which appeared on Scientists & Engineers from K ..read more

5th generation sextet BOYNEXTDOOR set out to further enchant fans and new listeners alike with their bright and infectiously cheerful blend of hip-hop, pop, R&B, and ballad. BOYNEXTDOOR broke out onto the K-Pop world stage in May 2023 with their upbeat single ‘WHO!’, whose 3 sleek pop songs charmed audiences far and wide with their touching lyrics, dreamy vocals, and above all approachable ‘boy next door’ concept that all 6 members effortlessly settled into upon debut. The playfully sweet conceptualisation of the group was also a welcome shift away from other K-Pop boy bands at the time, m ..read more

In their 12th studio album release, the Ohio duo comprised of Dan Auerbach (Vocals/Guitar) and Patrick Carney (Drums) join forces with various writers and artists for a project that finds them expanding their soundscape with new genres, features, and stylistic choices. With both Dan and Patrick citing in interviews their intention to expand their catalogue of artists they’ve worked with, their newest album is a true testament to that as can be seen in their collaborative efforts in writing, production, and features. Joining forces with writers such as Beck, Dan the Automator, Noel Gallagher, a ..read more

In their second collaborative project, just three weeks after the release of their first collaboration WE DON’T TRUST YOU, the duo released a project that again finds Metro Boomin lending his production expertise while Future offers a stylistic chance of an R&B/singsongy cadence this time around. Technically a dual disc release, the 25 song (1hr and 28min) album boasts an impressive roster of features including The Weeknd, Brownstone, Ty Dolly $ign, J. Cole, Lil Baby, and A$AP Rocky while the majority of the album is performed exclusively by Future himself. With a mostly cohesive flow in s ..read more

In their latest release, the Brooklyn originating band (Headed by frontman James Murphy) offers their typical wonky and post-punk revival/dance-punk style to a myriad of topical thematics relevant to the time of release (2017) from commentary on Trump to remembrance of the late and great David Bowie. In their medley of energetic, upbeat, and dance-centric tracks comes their typical cynicism and satire of various topics, juxtaposing to the often light and carefree feel of the tracks. Nominated for a Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album and nominated/winning for Best Dance Recording for their ..read more

As a poet myself, I can definitely appreciate when someone who is more versed in the literary arts expands upon their expression of art, and gives their already-existing body of an art more life by linking it to other types of art. Merely limiting yourself to one method of art can leave you extremely myopic. I find that even when people dislike or have a bias towards other aspects of one’s art piece, if it contains more than one form of art in it, there is always a way for someone to appreciate it and extract some sort of understanding from it.  Today’s review will center on a passionate ..read more

As technology continues to advance, the music industry is also seeing a shift towards artificial intelligence (AI) tools and software. One of the most exciting developments in this field is using AI singing voice generators. These powerful programs can analyze a singer’s voice and replicate it, allowing for the creation of entirely new songs and even entire albums. But which AI singing voice generator software is the best? Here are the best AI singing Voice Generators: Uberduck Lyrebird VoiceMod That being clarified, we’ll take a closer look at the 3 top options on the market and our opinion ..read more

In their first collaborative project together, producer Danger Mouse and front woman from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs Karen O offer a true music experience in an album that seeks to find a place, not a sound, as quoted by Danger Mouse himself. Lux Prima (Meaning “First Light”), is a spacey, dreamy, and ethereal experience that’s primary purpose is to create a soundscape with its aesthetics and vibe, thanks to Danger Mouse. Utilizing an array of orchestral arrangements with infusions of Synth, Americana, Trip Hop, and Pop Punk influences, Danger Mouse offers a medley of genres harking from both his dis ..read more

It certainly is interesting when an act decides to release a more acoustic-dominant version of their usual songs, in a renowned studio. It almost puts me in the mind of the MTV Unplugged series, where artists perform a stripped-down version of their usual tracks. Most electronic and stylistic elements get removed from the song in favour of an ‘organic’ sound, not just in terms of the type of instruments used, but in the acoustics of the room and the mastering of the instruments. It definitely doesn’t need or require the high mastering standards demanded of a recorded song in a studio, but it r ..read more