Soundbite: “Onism” by Photay

New York based experimental electronic producer Evan Shornstein, better known by his stage name Photay, is still a relatively unknown name in the music industry. Over the past four years, Shornstein has released a total of three projects almost completely under the radar. 2014 saw the release of his debut self-titled EP, 2016 saw the […]

Soundbite: “Neo Wax Bloom” by Iglooghost

Irish electronic music producer Seamus Malliagh, better known by his moniker Iglooghost, is steadily shaping up to be a breakout star in the experimental electronic scene. Malliagh debuted in 2014 with his “Treetunnels” EP on Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder record label alongside titans of the industry like Mr. Oizo, TOKiMONSTA and Flying Lotus himself. In just […]

Flower Boy by Tyler, The Creator

Frontman and co-founder of the Los Angeles based hip-hop group Odd Future, Tyler Okonma, better known by his stage name Tyler, The Creator, is well known for his controversial lyrics and public persona. Okonma first gained popularity with the dark and depressing subjects he rapped about on his 2009 debut mixtape “Bastard” and his first […]

“Big Fish Theory” by Vince Staples

California rapper Vince Staples has been on a significant rise in the underground hip-hop scene since his debut in 2010. The 24-year-old first appeared as a featured artist on popular tracks from the now mostly defunct Odd Future group, with rappers such as Earl Sweatshirt and Tyler, The Creator. Since then, he released four mixtapes, […]

Soundbite: “Climate Change” by Pitbull

The Cuban-American hip-hop artist Pitbull released his 10th anticipated album, “Climate Change,” on March 17. His 12-track album features a series of collaborations with powerhouse performers like Robin Thicke, Flo-rida, R. Kelly, Jennifer Lopez, Enrique Iglesias and Stephen Marley. His smash hit singles from last year – “Greenlight,” “Messin’ Around” and “Freedom”- are highlighted throughout […]

Soundbite: “Mansionz” by Mansionz

By Aidan Rivas First things first, this album is tight. I’ll rank it an 8.5 out of 10 right now before the review even starts. Onwards to the musicians themselves: Mansionz is an alternative hip-hop and R&B duo consisting of singer-songwriter Mike Posner and producer/singer Matthew Musto, known more commonly by his stage name Blackbear. […]

Soundbite: “More Life” by Drake

By Celina Mahabir Whether you’ve kept up with mainstream music or not, the name Drake should be no stranger to you. The Toronto-born actor-turned-rapper has taken home three Grammys thus far, continuing to deliver since his debut in 2009. His latest release, “More Life,” dropped on March 18, featuring 22 tracks that Drake described during […]