The Heights

Dacus Spins a Lovely Narrative of Intimacy and Romance on ‘Forever Is A Feeling’

Mary Mullen • April 8, 2025

Through Dacus’ vulnerable lyricism, her relationship with Baker develops into a romance—a lovely narrative to listen to unfold. It seems Dacus has found the kind of love she had yearned for in the past, making the album feel like the result of a deep, personal fulfillment.

Elton John Proves He’s Still Standing With Collaborative Album ‘Who Believes in Angels?’

Mary Kozeny • April 6, 2025

For an artist who has seemingly done it all, John proves once again that he's not just still standing—he's still capable of soaring to remarkable creative heights.

Grande’s ‘eternal sunshine’ Deluxe Offers Authentic Ending to Melancholy Era

Tarisa Vathanakul • April 3, 2025

Following the success of eternal sunshine, released in early 2024, Ariana Grande adds six extra tracks in the new eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead.

Mumford & Sons Return to Their Roots on New Album ‘Rushmere’

Nick Cremona • March 30, 2025

After straying into more pop-heavy territory with 2018’s Delta, their newest release, Rushmere, is a welcome return to form.

We Know Will Smith Slaps—But Does His Album?

Nicole Murphy • March 30, 2025

Following this dramatic exit from the public eye, Smith has made an equally bold comeback, releasing his first album in 20 years: Based on a True Story.

Priddle: The Ever-Enduring Dylan

Milo Priddle • March 27, 2025

So whatever you do, don’t expect Dylan to fade into obscurity any time soon, even in these Modern Times.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s First Collaboration is Heartbreakingly Bad

Clancey Benfer • March 23, 2025

Most of the songs are not the worst on their own, but together they create just a completely average and wince-worthy album that is not worth listening to more than once—if at all.

Playboi Carti Breaks Five-Year Hiatus with Chaotic Return to the Spotlight, ‘MUSIC’

Lucas Ferrara • March 16, 2025

After years of cryptic teasers, cult-like fandom buildup, and a nearly nonexistent two-day rollout, Carti returns with MUSIC.

Tate McRae Steps Back Into the Spotlight With ‘So Close To What’

Maria Beatriz Saldanha and Angeliki Ktoridi • February 23, 2025

The Canadian singer delivered a 15-track EP that blends an “I-am-her” mentality with lover-girl vulnerability, sidestepping the typical love songs that dominate the Valentine’s Day season.

Rosario: Where is the Authenticity in Rap?

Bryanna Rosario • February 20, 2025

Whether it be the raw ingenuity shared on SoundCloud by smaller rappers, or the harsh presentation of violence found in the drill scene which has seen mainstream popularity in recent years, authenticity continues to prevail, even though the industry can’t seem to realize it.

The Lumineers Remain True to Roots on New Album ‘Automatic’

Mary Mullen • February 16, 2025

Automatic, the newest album by The Lumineers released on Friday, kept a consistent sound that remains true to the band’s previous music.

Araujo: Bad Bunny’s ‘DtMF’ Reclaims More Than Music

Clara Araujo • February 9, 2025

Bad Bunny’s full circle moment serves as a reminder that wherever we call home lives within us, whether it’s Puerto Rico or anywhere else in the world.