In a tribute to the upcoming ‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War’ film, Halsey attempts to own the musical battlefield, but ultimately looks as powerless and ineffective as Snow White herself.
Lush is “Out of Control,” Parquet Courts Gives a “Human Performance,” and More in Singles this Week
Parquet Courts gives a beautiful guitar ode in “Human Performance,” Lush gets intorspective in “Out of Control,” and Car Seat Headrest creates a musical sense of doubt in “Fill in the Blank” in singles this week.
Magnetic Zero’s ‘PersonA’ Gets Lost in Good Vibes, Makes For a Bad Trip
Though the artistic intents behind ‘PersonA’ admirably venture in new directions, the overall effect is not an inviting album to listeners, proving, in many cases, to be preachy and boring.
BC’s Music Guild Enraptures Faneuil Hall with Break the Bubble 2
Many of BC’s bands and soloists joined together for the Music Guild’s second annual Break the Bubble concert this Saturday at Faneuil Hall.
Drake’s “Pop Style” Mellows Out, Tegan and Sara Go for the “Boyfriend,” and More In Singles This Week
Drake gets poppy in “Pop Style,” Tegan and Sara make a bubble-gum jaunt with “Boyfriend,” and Blake Shelton says that he is just “Friends” for the ‘Angry Birds Movie.’
Ariana Provocatively Proves She Is a “Dangerous Woman”
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.