Mykki Blanco Sound Happy on ‘Broken Hearts and Beauty Sleep’
While not their most unique project, Mykki Blanco’s Broken Hearts and Beauty Sleep presents a steady, mellowed pathos that’s genuine and hard to deny.
Mick Jacobs
With a first name steeped in music history, Mick Jacobs grew up destined to make music a part of his life. He moves like Jagger but his outlook is more like Jones. His work appears in Pretty Much Amazing, Spectrum Culture, and his own website, Secondhand Setlists, where he shares his collection of setlists (50+ and counting). Feel free to follow or start a conversation with him at his Twitter, Instagram, or his LinkedIn.
Eomac Incorporates Natural Elements into His Electronic Music on ‘Cracks’
Electronic producer Eomac relocated to the Irish countryside from Berlin and the result is an evolution of his sound on the new album, Cracks.
Lazerbeak and ICETEP Team As Night Stone for Dance Music Goodies
The new debut from producers Lazerbeak and ICETEP, Night Stone offers dance and electrosoul that harkens back to the depths of a club that, for now, is largely inaccessible.
Dan Deacon Creates Shimmering, Welcoming Electropop on ‘Mystic Familiar’
Mystic Familiar keeps Dan Deacon's signature musical appeal while utilizing a few new tools. The album delivers on the camaraderie and musicianship you expect from the Baltimore producer.
Pet Shop Boys Deliver Another Glorious, Smart, and Relevant Pop Album with ‘Hotspot’
Four decades in the music business is no small feat, and yet the Pet Shop Boys enter the new decade sounding just as current and catchy as the pop landscape they helped construct.
British Producer Mura Masa Gets Experimental and Nostalgic on ‘RYC’
Mura Masa's RYC turns towards nostalgia and ends up stunting the promise of his previous work, although it shows a willingness to experiment that proves the producer is still one to watch.
‘Cheap Queen’ Establishes King Princess’ Talent
Cheap Queen undoubtedly establishes King Princess' talent, but it encounters issues with contrived affectations and productions that show less experimentation than seen on previous singles.
Shura Herself: A Conversation with the Pop Singer About Her New Confidence and Sound
Electropop's Shura chats with PopMatters about her latest album forevher in which she infuses soulful grooves into her sound. Shura is currently touring the US and is set to begin her European tour in November.
‘Charli’ Sometimes Sounds at Odds with Charli XCX
The long-awaited third LP from Charli XCX is here at last, and nearly half-a-decade of anticipation weighs heavily on the artist and everyone else's expectations.
Blonde Redhead’s Kazu Examines Her Life on Solo Effort ‘Adult Baby’
On her first album independent of Blonde Redhead, Kazu Makino arrives at a new stage in life, one she examines with the curiosity of a beginner.
Friendly Fires Bring Some Necessary Euphoria to Summer with ‘Inflorescent’
Friendly Fires' first album in eight years, Inflorescent, brings the band's poppy, vibrant sensibilities to their full blast, a euphoria people definitely need in 2019.
Mabel Doesn’t Quite Hit Those ‘High Expectations’
On her debut album, Mabel McVey confirms her knack for upbeat, dancehall-tinged R&B. Unfortunately, it relies on trends everyone's heard before, including Mabel herself.