In a display of sex appeal and provocative sexuality, “Dangerous Woman” represents Ariana Grande’s attempt to break into the adult world.
Finding Guitar’s Next Hero
Guitar is finding a new place in the modern band landscape, becoming something we have never seen before, while harkening back to the great players of old.
Deftones’ Raw Skill Make for a Violent Mess of ‘Gore’
Blending psychedelia and metal, Deftones make for interesting juxtapositions of sounds, though making the album ‘Gore’ as a whole feel rather homologous.
The Lumineers Traverse Different Musical Paths in ‘Cleopatra’
Through ‘Cleopatra’ may not garner the same level of acclaim as The Lumineers’ previous work, it is nonetheless a step in the right direction for the band.
McGraw’s ‘Humble and Kind’ Shows Country Still Has a Serious Side
Tim McGraw’s latest hit proves country music is about much more than simply girls, trucks, and beer—exploring more wholesome themes of love and kindness.
Kygo is “Raging,” “Broods is ‘Free,” and More in Singles This Week
Kygo partners with Kodaline in a new single, the brother sister pair of Broods embrace tribal vocals, and Jason Derulo appeases fans in ‘It Ain’t No Love.’
Zayn Remains in Awkward Musical Puberty With “iT’s YoU”
Functioning as a ‘Great Gatsby’ tribute, Zayn’s “iT’s YoU” functions as an attempt at showcasing maturity and exuberant status, rather than earning it.
Cheap Trick Knocks at the Door of Rock Immortality with ‘Bang, Zoom, Crazy…Hello’
For a band that has its hits spanning over four decades, Cheap Trick seemingly has no intention of slowing down as they dial in a respectable and varied album in ‘Bang, Zoom, Crazy…Hello.’
Weezer’s ‘White Album’ Channels The Beach Boys Through Immaculate Melodies
Showing that Weezer is as much about having fun as it is about lamenting, the ‘White Album’ makes for a sunny day at the beach with a few rain clouds here and there.
The Maine Breaks Through Insecurities in “Am I Pretty?” Music Video
Grappling with the idea of fitting in, The Maine poetically explores the solidarity found in the shared insecurities innate in us all.