It’s been a little over two years since Wye Oak’s last album, the characteristically great The Louder I Call, The Faster It Runs. Starting last year, it seemed like the duo of Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack were kicking off a new era for their project — standalone singles “Fortune,” “Fear Of Heights,” and “Walk […]
Svalbard Announce New Album 'When I Die, Will I Get Better', Share New Single "Open Wound": Listen
The British band Svalbard make supremely heavy music that doesn’t fit comfortably into any genre. It’s oceanic, crushing, often beautiful stuff that hasn’t yet gotten the attention it deserves. Svalbard tend to get called “hardcore punk,” but that definition doesn’t quite fit. Their songs are too long and majestic, and they’re recorded too cleanly. They […]
Brothertiger's "Livin'" Is A Shot Of Chillwave Refreshment For Your Deadbeat Summer
It’s oppressively hot outside, so how about some chillwave? In the throes of this pandemic-crippled deadbeat summer, the lead single from Brothertiger’s upcoming LP does indeed hit the spot. Brooklyn-based John Jagos, who once studied at my alma mater, has a vast catalog to his name, including last month’s Fundamentals, Vol. 1, a “collection of […]
New Music: Tory Lanez, Kevin Gates “Convertible Burt”
Pull up. Hopping out the whip is Tory Lanez and Kevin Gates with their contribution to the upcoming, Road To Fast 9 mixtape. Over a trunk-rattling beat, Tory Lanez stunts on his haters and gloats his new independent status. Riding shotgun is Kevin Gates, who keeps it G in the streets with his standout verse. […]
New Music: Juice WRLD Ft. Halsey “Life’s A Mess”
For the better. It has just been announced that Juice WRLD’s posthumous album Legends Never Die will be released this Friday (July 10). On the bittersweet record, the late rapper and Halsey lean on one another as they journey through some of life’s struggles and pain.
New Video: City Girls Ft. Doja Cat “Pussy Talk” | Rap Radar
Welcome to the jungle. City Girls let their lips do the talking in their frisky music video co-starring Doja Cat. In the raunchy clip, they flaunt their assets in their seductive business attire while working at the office. They glam up at a gaudy dinning table filled with ice-out dinnerware and then twerk in golden […]
New Video: Lute “Life” | Rap Radar
To more life. Lute celebrates his 30th birthday today with a heartfelt track and its accompanying video. Illustrated with personal moments with his daughter and images of protests, the Dreamville rapper reflects on on life struggles and balancing fatherhood during these difficult times. The clip ends with a tribute to the lives lost from a […]
New Video: Ralo Ft. Trouble, Derez De’shon, YFN Lucci “Need A Chance” | Rap Radar
No justice, no peace. As Ralo continues to serve his time, Trouble, Derez De’shon, and YFN Lucci stand behind Atlanta in his latest music video. In the black-and-white clip, the three participate in various Black Lives Matter marches throughout the city as they seek justice for all the innocent black lives lost including Rayshard Brooks, […]
New Find: Marie Monti’s Addictive “Me Duele”
New Find: Abby Sage’s ’18 Years’ Releasing songs in English and Spanish isn’t the norm for a French artist, but Marie Monti has been breaking the rules since she picked up her first instrument at age 5. The newcomer, who is the latest rising star to emerge from a new partnership between Saban Music Group […]
New Music: Amine Ft. Young Thug “Compensating”
Fucked up once again. Amine hopes to patch things up with his lover on his new collaboration featuring Young Thug. Produced by T-Minus, Amine admits his faults from past relationships, before Young Thug slides through with a dripped-out verse. Never too proud to bed tho. Amine’s Limbo album drops August 7.