Category: Music
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Lily Arminda on Songwriting, Snarls, & Her Latest EP, “Neighborhood”
The self-proclaimed soft-spoken songstress Lily Arminda is known for writing songs that immaculately weave poetry with intricate melodies that ecompass a myriad of emotions ranging from heartbreak to joy as she moves through different phases of her life. Hailing from Columbus, Ohio, Lily got her start opening for local bands and touring artists like Lucy…
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Interview with Thomas Clark of Divingstation95
Memphis indie pop act Divingstation95 just released a collection of emotionally-wrought and meticulously produced songs that delve into topics ranging from death to revenge, body image, and mental illness. The album borders on art pop, post-punk, and even dark wave, with lyrics that ruminate on grim places ranging from funeral homes in Memphis to the…
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Victoria Monet Jaguar Review
R&B powerhouse Victoria Monét has just released the first act of her debut album, “Jaguar,” which is slated to be released in three acts. Monét has been in the industry for a minute, having written numerous songs for big names like Ariana Grande and Fifth Harmony, and now her impeccable artistry is finally being brought…
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Alanis Morissette “Such Pretty Forks in the Road” Review
When Alanis Morissette puts out a brand new body of work after five years, it’s like watching a flower that’s been wilting for days get its nutrients back. This brand new album “Such Pretty Forks in the Road,” is packed with emotionally-wrought, emotive ballads with Morissette showing off her signature mezzo-soprano belting with organic, stripped-back…
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Toronto No Wave Outfit New Fries Have the Perfect Ear for Sonic Dissonance – “Is the Idea of Us” Review
There are a myriad of bloggers and music critics who have argued that No Wave is objectively bad because it’s no different than a child experimenting with tools that they know nothing about. On the other hand, experimental projects can also be very compelling, and when no wave bands are committed to their ideas, their…
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100 gecs – “1000 gecs and the Tree of Clues” Album Review
The hyper pop power-duo and PC music-affiliated producers Dylan Brady and Laura Les of 100 gecs just released a collection of remixed tracks from their critically-acclaimed debut, “1000 gecs,” with a lineup of features that included big names like Fall Out Boy, Injury Reserve, Charli XCX, GFOTY, Hannah Diamond, Danny L Harle, Rico Nasty, Tommy…
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Arca “KiCk i” Album Review
“Bitch, I’m special. You can’t tell me otherwise, that’d be a lie” is one of the first zingers we hear on the opening track, “Nonbinary,” on Venezuelan artist and producer Arca’s new LP, KiCk i. Right from the start it’s crystal clear that Arca’s pulling no punches and is about to take the listener on…
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New Youtube Channel! ♡
The purpose of this channel is to open critical conversations regarding my favorite musicians and their work. Forever remaining true to my anti-social roots, the channel is under the name Miss Ann Thrope. My first video is a critical look at queerness in music fandoms with Gerard Way as the centerpiece, and how LGBTQIAA+ fans…
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Phoebe Bridgers “Punisher” Album Review
Phoebe Bridgers is the poetic and sarcastic indie folk musician whose songwriting abilities have garnered comparisons to the likes of Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan. Her debut album “Stranger in the Alps” was dubbed “an emo-folk masterpiece” by Rolling Stone in 2018, and her sophomore album “Punisher” is an instant bleak and fatalistic classic. “Punisher”…
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How Paramore Revolutionized Pop Punk: The Enduring Legacy of RIOT! Thirteen Years Later
Thirteen years ago today, Nashville pop punk outfit Paramore emerged from the underground and shook the world. The band had signed a joint deal with Atlantic Records and Fueled By Ramen two years prior, and the release of their critically-acclaimed sophomore album “RIOT!,” signaled a massive shift in the scene. As a kid who was…