#music-review

#music-review

Burna Boy’s eighth studio album, No Sign of Weakness, displays a defensive turn as he clings to his throne, trying to convince listeners the crown still fits.

Once Was Ours Forever isn't much different, except in all the usual ways Made of the Same Stuff albums are: a bit more insular, more stripped-down, more confident and, inevitably, shorter.

Halc DJ's 'Bruxaria Não É Phonk' begins with an explosive track that showcases the depth of funk's chaotic joy, pulling listeners into its addictive rhythm.

Goodman knows how to conjure her Kentucky roots, balancing traditional sounds with imaginative lyrics that evoke a strong sense of place and personal identity.

Choi, from Phoebe Rings, described their debut album Aseurai as a blend of dreamy elements, exploring loss and memory through the lens of various musical influences.

The video for 'All 2 of Us' features grotesque clowns engaging in dark acts, merging psych-pop with a psychological thriller, showcasing BMSR's unique sound.

“Twenty One Pilots are back with a new song, 'The Contract,' once again showcasing their narrative-driven approach, this time serving as a lead single for the finale.”},{

Cocker's baroque-pop sound juxtaposes humor with sharp insights into adulthood, making life's complexities relatable and compelling through the lens of growing up.

The first single from the forthcoming album It's a Beautiful Place operates like language poetry, preserving the band's freneticism and oddity in doomscroll onomatopoeia.

On his second solo album, Get Sunk, Berninger appears determined to leave his bleak period behind, although this positivity comes at the expense of detail.

About Ghosts features an expanded version of her Amaryllis ensemble, which made one of 2024's standout jazz albums, Cloudward.

"If you stay long enough in one place, Caveman Wakes Up suggests, you start to find warped profundity in the everyday."

With Never Enough, da Believer and Ryoda deliver a track that sits at the intersection of vulnerability and groove - a gently cinematic piece that finds its strength in restraint.

AMORE, aka Murcia's 25-year-old María Moreno Martinez, creates genre-blending music that merges flamenco, hip-hop, and Latin folk, offering a unique artistic experience.

Yevgeny Sudbin's latest album, focusing on Scriabin's works, showcases his ability to capture the essence and technical challenges of Scriabin's music.

Sleep Token's recent album, Even in Arcadia, is a major departure from their metalcore roots, favoring sanitized pop-rap over traditional metal elements.

Georgia's entry, 'Freedom,' by Mariam Shengelia, despite her talent-show background, is burdened by a chaotic mix that overshadows its hopeful message.

The rapper's new solo album is a twisty horrorcore masterpiece where history and nightmares are indistinguishable, showcasing his craft against a spooky backdrop.

"I see clearly how it ends / I see the moon rise as the sun descends," they sing during opener "Sinatra Drive Breakdown."

The album takes its unusual title from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, a source of inspiration. Drummer Greg Saunier describes the album as 'our low-budget, DIY Frankenstein: A sensitive, spurned, intelligent, dehumanized creature made out of people.'

Leave it to GWAR to make the song about something hilariously disgusting - in this case, a "crack-addicted cross-dressing dinosaur prostitute that shreds wieners at truck stop pickle parks."

Duckwrth's third studio album, All American F ckBoy*, obliterates genre lines, transforming into a sprawling 21-track sonic film exploring his psyche.

"Seventeen nights in this coffin/ No one cares if you've lost it/ When there's seventeen hands in your pocket."

Forever Is a Feeling is an account of coming to terms with feelings for Boygenius bandmate Julien Baker, blending passionate yearning with a mature perspective.