Billy Idol fails to relive his glory days on ‘Dream into it’
Though fun at moments and well-produced, the album sounds like a hodgepodge attempt at a bold new venture.
Bon Iver struggles with a new sound on ‘SABLE, fABLE’
Indie folk band Bon Iver released their much-anticipated fifth album SABLE, fABLE on Friday, embracing a new R&B-inspired style
Perfume Genius defies genre, struggles to find his footing on ‘Glory’
The singer-songwriter approaches the peaks of his previous major release, but struggles to hit the mark.
‘I Am Music’ is a new, unfocused side of Playboi Carti
Much of the album showcases Carti’s deeper vocal delivery years after 'Whole Lotta Red.'
The Weeknd takes a melancholy victory lap on ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’
The Weeknd reflects on his legacy as he releases what may be his persona’s final album.
Smino explores loss, growth in new album ‘Maybe in Nirvana’
Smino's latest project ventures into vulnerability but lands as an experimental piece upon release.
Coldplay’s ‘MOON MUSIC’ explores the cosmos, misses major potential
The British band’s tenth studio album is the second installment in its “Music of the Spheres” project.
Geordie Greep’s ‘The New Sound’ is a groovy whirlwind of rock experimentation
The black midi frontman is back with a foray into jazz fusion and Brazilian rhythms.
Vintage sounds, relaxed synths color Tommy Richman’s ‘COYOTE’
The "MILLION DOLLAR BABY" singer dropped his latest album on Friday, but it received a lukewarm reception.
Dayglow falls into style cliches on new album
The indie artist released his fourth studio album over the weekend