Tove Lo’s latest crashes and burns
By Lou Malmgren | November 1, 2016If there were ever a pop artist who could be described as the antithesis of subtle it would be Swedish singer songwriter Tove Lo.
If there were ever a pop artist who could be described as the antithesis of subtle it would be Swedish singer songwriter Tove Lo.
Hip-hop duo Run The Jewels has been a high-profile collaboration since 2013 since their first two self-titled albums created shockwaves in the hip-hop community.
And it doesn’t disappoint. Imagine some of “The Twilight Zone’s” best episodes, but change the plotlines so they include lethal video games, mind-controlled soldiers and child pornography — that’s “Black Mirror."
Candid, mournful and uplifting, Little Big Town’s latest single “Better Man” tells the somber tale of a woman mulling over her post-breakup emotions in a melody that strikes the perfect balance between country and alternative.
“It’s not a skirt. It’s a pair of culottes,” David Sedaris said as he strode onto the stage at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Performing Arts Center Tuesday.
Leonard Cohen’s latest album “You Want It Darker” is as dark as the title implies, but it has a terrific backstory.
Last season’s cliffhanger ending finally got its resolution, but the premiere suggested the show is heading in a darker, gorier and more violent direction than ever before, with little hope for a more compelling season in terms of the plot.
In a season with 10 episodes, each installment has to be impactful. Episode four of HBO’s sci-fi drama “Westworld” struggles in this regard, continuing to provide more questions than answers.
“Where are we now?” The opening words of emo band American Football’s second self-titled LP, released last week, couldn’t be more applicable.
It’s the rush and exhilaration of supernatural experiences which drive many to satisfy their morbid curiosity.
Gone are the days of the laid back, soft rock vibes of “She Will Be Loved,” as Maroon 5 debuted onto the electronic scene with their latest hit, “Don’t Wanna Know” ft. Kendrick Lamar.
Jeff Rosenstock has been singing about the same problems for a while now. Both his former band Bomb the Music Industry! and his last solo album “We Cool?” explored depression, listlessness and watching others grow up without you.
Unlike Desiigner’s original “Tiimmy Turner” track, the remix featuring Kanye West delivers lyrical substance and aesthetic appeal.
While the show continues to hit the audience over the head with certain themes and ideas, “Westworld” is clearly meticulously crafted and building towards something special.
So far, 2016 has been the year of Anderson .Paak. The Oxnard, Calif. native’s meteoric rise began with his release of “Malibu” in January, and has continued through a slew of high-profile guest appearances and the release of “Yes Lawd!,” the debut album from .Paak and producer Knxwledge, who together make up NxWorries.
“FINALLY! Welcome back!”
La Flare, Big Guwop, Mr. Zone 6, Trap God — no matter the moniker, it's difficult to find anyone in the hip-hop scene who doesn’t recognize industry giant Gucci Mane.
Perhaps the most interesting thing about a conversation with John Paul White is how much his public persona differs from his private one.
Oh Wonder is a pleasant studio band. They’re not innovators, they’re not viscerally emotional and they’re not immediately attention-grabbing, but their self-titled debut is a fun electronic pop album to throw on in the background.
Conor Oberst has had a rough few years. Since his last release in 2014, the soft-spoken singer has weathered the storm of a false rape accusation and the diagnosis of a cyst in his brain.