With debut album Die A Legend, the downcast and melodious Chicago rapper Polo G established himself as one of the most vital forces in hip-hop. Less than a year later, he’s back with THE GOAT, his second album. (In addition to the usual Greatest Of All Time implication, the title is a reference to his […]
Stream Charli XCX's New Album 'how i'm feeling now'
At the beginning of April, Charli XCX announced a pretty wacky idea: She would be making an album from scratch while in quarantine, and it would be coming out in only a month-and-a-half. “I’m only going to be using the tools I have in my fingertips, the people who I can reach online, the things […]
Katy Perry Drops Surprise New Single "Daisies"
In 2019, cotton candy-hued provocateur and heir to the Cyndi Lauper throne Katy Perry released two of her strongest singles in years, if not ever: “Never Really Over” with its hypnotically synthesized hook, and the adorably awkward just-friends paean “Small Talk.” But no album has materialized since 2017’s Wokeness Witness. That is about to change; […]
Katy Perry – "Daisies"
Katy Perry has released a new single called “Daisies.” It’s billed as the lead single to her fifth album, the follow-up to 2017’s Witness. Her new album will be out 8/14. “Daisies” is a sentimental song filled with scratchy acoustic guitars that lead into glistening synths. “They said I’m going nowhere, tried to count me […]
New Video: Lil Skies “Riot” | Rap Radar
Skies the riot. Lil Skies insinuates riots throughout the music video to his new single, produced by CashMoneyAP. Filled with virtual effects, the emo rapper and friends run a game of beer pong with red cups, while the ladies in the house twerk for the camera. Belligerently and in gas masks, they smash the place […]
New Music: Rockie Fresh “I Forgot”
Ugh, nice watch. Still hot off the release of is Destination album, Rockie Fresh continues his journey with a deluxe version on May 29. And with time being the essence, the Chicago rapper uses his wisely and spreads knowledge over a trap-infused beat. Listen up.
New Music: Chloe x Halle “Do It”
Crew love. Chloe x Halle simply do it drama-free on their brand new single. For their self-produced record, the sister-singing duo tip-toes past their haters and partake in a ladies night out with their girls. This is how they do it. Last month, they released their Swae Lee collaboration “Catch Up“. Their Ungodly Hour album […]
New Music: Ro James Ft. Brandy “Plan B”
Tick tock, oh baby. Don’t stress, there is always Plan B on Ro James new ballad featuring Brandy. Over a smooth production, the R&B singer gives his lady friend the alternative of taking things to the next level. Meanwhile, Brandy lays her sweet vocals over the track. Having already released “Touchy Feely” and “Last Time“, […]
Gayngs – "Appeayl 2 U"
Gayngs is an amorphous rock band that was founded by Ryan Olson and whose members include Justin Vernon and many other artists primarily from the Minnesota and Wisconsin music scenes. (It represents a significant branch on the Justin Vernon family tree.) They put out their one and only album, Relayted, back in 2010, and they […]
Martin Garrix Taps John Martin For “High Ground”
Martin Garrix & Clinton Kane’s ‘Drown’ Martin Garrix celebrates his 24th birthday by releasing a new banger called “Higher Ground.” A reunion with John Martin (they previously collaborated on 2016’s “Now That I’ve Found You”), the Dutch DJ’s latest exudes hope and optimism. “All this time keeps fading, feeling trapped inside,” John begins the feel-good […]