Birdy, Portraits Review Birdy’s Portraits: A Changing Palette in a Neon Frame Portraits, the new artistic offering from the UK’s multi-platinum singer-songwriter Birdy, is an album rich in emotional complexity and musical evolution. This is a journey into an artist’s creative mind who has confidently embraced her authentic voice but surrounded it with neon. “Raincatchers,” … Read more
Micah McLaurin, Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend Review Micah McLaurin: Diamonds, Swing, Classical, and a Soulful Connection with the Piano Micah McLaurin is not just a pianist; he’s a musical alchemist. With a delicate blend of classical techniques, swing influences, and pop culture sensibilities, McLaurin’s latest single “Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend” emerges … Read more
Izzy Bizu, Flower Power Review When the name Izzy Bizu is mentioned, several impressions come to mind: a vivid burst of energy, an old friend’s warmth, a beacon of coolness, and, above all, an authentic musical talent that has taken the industry by storm. Her newest EP, Flower Power, amplifies all these attributes while putting … Read more
Olivia Rodrigo, Sour Review Sour Then, Guts Now: Revisiting Olivia Rodrigo’s Debut Ahead of Her Sophomore Album Rising pop star Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour, released by Geffen Records on May 21, 2021, was a fierce debut, a sonic diary entry written in the key of adolescence, exploding onto the music scene. This ambitious studio album captured the hearts … Read more
Taylor Swift, Midnights (The Til Dawn Edition) Review Taylor Swift’s latest offering, Midnights (The Til Dawn Edition), is a bold excursion into a nocturnal palette of slower tempos and hushed atmosphere, encapsulating Swift’s evolution and experimentation within the pop music sphere. Swift’s meticulous and emotive writing shines through most clearly in the track “Hits Different.” This … Read more
Sophie B. Hawkins, Free Myself Review GRAMMY-nominated and platinum-selling artist Sophie B. Hawkins is back with her seventh studio album, Free Myself, released via Lightyear Entertainment. This latest body of work, birthed out of a deeply personal period of change and growth, serves as a potent testament to Hawkins’ enduring talent and artistic integrity. It … Read more
Susanna Hoffs, The Deep End Review Susanna Hoffs, the whimsical melody-maker behind the multi-platinum-selling Bangles, is diving back under the covers with her new album, The Deep End. With a delightful history of sprinkling her magic on tunes like Lightning Seeds’ “All I Want” and Oingo Boingo’s “We Close Our Eyes,” Hoffs once again proves her … Read more
Sandrayati, Safe Ground Review Sandrayati is a singer-songwriter born to a Filipino mother and an American father and raised on the islands of Java and Bali. She would tell people about her and her parents’ different heritages. “I would say my mum’s Filipino, my dad’s American, and I’m Indonesian. And people would laugh at that.” … Read more
Sammi Constantine, Dopamine Review Sammi Constantine is a Sydney vocalist, songwriter, and recording artist with an edgy pop sound that makes waves in the Aussie pop scene. At a young age, Constantine developed her love for music, initially as a ballet dancer. Still, after a 6-week hospital stay in her teenage years, she transitioned from … Read more
Miley Cyrus, Flowers Review Miley Cyrus is starting 2023 with a solid single called “Flowers.” This is the pop singer’s first single from her upcoming album Endless Summer Vacation, due out March 10 via Columbia records. Though Cyrus has had many ups and downs throughout her career, “Flowers” could be the start of something new and … Read more