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Savage X Fenty Is Mainstreaming Inclusive Lingerie

It’s been a little over a week since Savage X Fenty launched, and there has been no shortage of discussion on the internet about the new lingerie line’s hits and misses in terms of style, quality, and inclusivity. Now that my Savage X Fenty order has arrived in the mail, I’m ready to share some… [continued]
Cocktails On Sugar Candy Mountain: An Album Review Of Do Right

Miles and Dawy team up to review Do Right, the new album from Sugar Candy Mountain. Miles pairs cocktails with the psychedelic album, while Dawy unpacks the intricacies of the newest offering from the Oakland-based group. “Split in Two”: When you hear this it reminds me of something that would be played in a cyberpunk-esque… [continued]
Essentials: Algorhythm & Blues EP – Beat Fatigue

Beat Fatigue is back with his latest EP, aptly titled Algorhythm & Blues. Skillfully blending elements of jazz, blues, and funk, the Amsterdam-based guitarist and producer serves up six addictive tracks in this latest release. In classically funk tunes such as “Dragonfruit Funk,” “Belter Blues,” and “Algorhythm & Blues,” Beat Fatigue gives us pulsing beats,… [continued]
Essentials: “Wicked Game” – Selfish Skin

Selfish Skin gives Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Game” an electronic-dance remake with this cover, performed by Amanda Huff and produced by Cristian Strehlow. The track begins with slow notes followed by echoes of Huff’s vocalizations, setting up an ethereal, trancelike atmosphere. Then a syncopated beat drops and the echoes of Huff’s voice are replaced with her… [continued]
Essentials: “Holding On” – Harlee

UK-based singer Harlee delivers a riveting first single with “Holding On,” a fast-paced track with strong vocals showing real promise from the young artist. “Holding On” has a dynamic rhythm, bold production, and a prechorus that stands out with its layered vocals and addictive beat. Lyrically, the song approaches a struggling relationship with a balance… [continued]
Essentials: Gallo’s Self-Titled EP

Gallo shows exceptional promise as a rising pop artist in her self-titled debut EP. With a futuristic sound that pushes the boundaries of pop music, Gallo succeeds in combining radio-friendly rhythms and vocals with an edgier, experimental production. In “Sugar Daddy,” Gallo delivers vocals full of attitude as she sings to her lover, “The best… [continued]
Essentials: By the Water EP – MIKE

MIKE’s debut EP By the Water is a four-track story of the rapper’s life growing up in New York, complete with his characteristically laidback flows over raw, stripped-down samples. With tracks that blend almost seamlessly into one another and the ever-present sounds of a bustling city throughout, the EP succeeds in conveying sincerity, originality, and… [continued]
Essentials: “Bad Things (feat. Chloë Rona)” – Casio McCombs

Casio McCombs returns from his hiatus with “Bad Things,” a mid-tempo R&B track featuring sultry vocals by Chloë Rona. McCombs and Rona complement one another with their skillful production and songwriting to create the emotive atmosphere behind this track. As an explanation behind the lyrics, Rona says, “Bad Things is about wanting someone who is… [continued]
Essentials: “Aye Ok” – Ase Manual

With his new single “Aye Ok,” New Jersey producer Ase Manual gives us a hot Jersey club track that demands you move your body. The track is the latest example of his eclectic style, best shown in his debut Gems, released in 2016. Featuring slick production and an aggressive beat, this track belongs on every… [continued]
In SATURATION 2, BROCKHAMPTON Shows They’re A New Kind of Boyband

Just under three months after releasing their first studio album, BROCKHAMPTON is back with SATURATION 2, the second installment to the SATURATION trilogy. With SATURATION 3 slated to be released by the end of 2017, the group shows almost unparalleled momentum and ambition in its journey to the top. BROCKHAMPTON pushes the envelope on traditional… [continued]