Endless Summer Vacation – A compelling assertion of authority by Miley Cyrus
This heartfelt tribute to Los Angeles and, indeed, herself, Cyrus’ eighth album may seem more restrained than her usual style, but it remains remarkably captivating. Miley Cyrus’ eighth studio album debuts amid intrigue, an uncommon occurrence for an artist who is anything but shy. Cyrus, a forthright speaker, is typically game for a laugh during […]
Depeche Mode Triumphs Over Loss with ‘Memento Mori’
Following the tragic loss of bandmate Andy Fletcher in 2022, iconic music group Depeche Mode has rediscovered their love for life, music, and each other. Meeting with the surviving members, Dave Gahan and Martin Gore, in Berlin and London, they discuss their upcoming album, ‘Memento Mori.’ The new album represents a powerful journey for the […]
Shania Twain Releases Emotional Cover of Harry Styles’ ‘Falling’
Country music icon Shania Twain has surprised fans by releasing a cover of Harry Styles’ hit song ‘Falling’. The track was released as part of her Spotify Sings session, which also features Twain’s covers of Howlin’ Wolf’s ‘Spoonful’ and the title track from her most recent album ‘Queen of Me’. Speaking to Stereogum, Twain revealed […]
Sleaford Mods’ ‘UK Grim’ review: An Aggressive and Colorful Cruise of Crisis-Weary Britain
Sleaford Mods, the Nottingham post-punk duo, is back with their seventh album, ‘UK Grim,’ which follows up their universally-acclaimed career-high, ‘Spare Ribs.’ Assisted by members of Jane’s Addiction and Dry Cleaning, the Mods take us on another aggy but colorful cruise of our crisis-weary isle. The opening track ‘UK Grim’ sets the tone of the […]
MAMAMOO Announces First-Ever US Tour
MAMAMOO, the popular K-pop girl group, has announced their first-ever tour of the United States. As part of their ‘MY CON’ world tour, the quartet will play nine shows across the country over two months. The tour will kick off on May 16 in New York and will then head down the coast to Baltimore, […]
Måneskin Announces 2023 ‘RUSH!’ World Tour
Italian rockers Måneskin have announced their biggest world tour yet, in support of their latest album, ‘RUSH!’. The tour is set to begin in September 2023 in Hanover, Germany, and will see the band performing in North and South America, Europe, Japan, the UK, Ireland, and Australia. Måneskin’s tour is set to be a mammoth […]
The Rills’ ‘After Taste’ EP: A Fresh Take on Indie Anthems
Lincoln-based trio The Rills has released their new EP ‘After Taste,’ offering a promising collection of energetic indie anthems and poetic vulnerability. The four-track EP showcases the band’s ability to deliver shamelessly catchy indie bangers while infusing them with a unique freshness that comes from their shared love of Arctic Monkeys, The Libertines, Oasis, and […]
Sofia Kourtesis Honors Motherly Love in Vibrant New Single ‘Madres
Sofia Kourtesis, the Peruvian artist based in Berlin, has returned with a vibrant new single titled ‘Madres.’ The song marks Kourtesis’ first new release of 2023 and follows her collaboration with Manu Chao in January of last year. ‘Madres’ is an open-hearted and upbeat track, inspired by the mothers and LGBTQIA+ members who act as […]
M83 Returns with “Fantasy”: A Successful Attempt to Shun Commercialism and Embrace Shoegaze
Anthony Gonzalez, the mastermind behind M83, is back with his ninth studio album “Fantasy.” After the global success of his sixth album “Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming” and its hit song “Midnight City,” Gonzalez admits that the overwhelming success was almost too much for him to handle. In a recent interview with NME, he said, “Maybe […]
Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s ‘V’: A Sun-Baked Journey through Love, Loss, and Ruban Nielson’s Hawaiian Heritage
Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s fifth album ‘V’ is a journey through love, loss, and Ruban Nielson’s Hawaiian heritage. The double album, spanning 14 tracks and 60 minutes, explores Nielson’s inner demons and his roots, resulting in a sun-baked sound that’s all about palm trees, pools, and pain. Nielson’s eloquent writing about emotions shines through in ‘V,’ […]