Album Review

A delicate collection of six tracks makes Under the Yew (Vol.2) prove that healing rarely arrives all at once, but it will always leave a mark. This album was written by Bea Elmy Martin.

The pop star's most nuanced record yet finds beauty in the contradictions of devotion, anxiety, and growing up. Article Contributed by Shyanne Vaden Album cover for “you seem so sad for a girl so in love” by Olivia Rodrigo Renowned pop star Olivia Rodrigo’s highly anticipated third studio album “you seem so sad for a girl so in love” was released on June 12, and has already taken not only her fans, social media but the world by storm. From her stepping on the scene with “Sour

Twenty-five years later, blink-182 gives the album that defined a generation of skaters, slackers, and screen-staring kids the vault treatment.

On his fourth solo album, Niall Horan trades heartbreak for home — and turns the everyday into something worth savoring.

Article Contributed by Monica Soriano The newly released LP by Jenny Gillespie Mason has grabbed our attention. With her soothing vocals and present atmosphere, it creates a full listening experience. Listening to In The Safety of the Light feels like wandering through green fields and clear skies just as her promotional photos and videos. Jenny Gillespie Mason press photo provided by Force Field PR The Perfect Length This is Mason’s first solo Album release apart from her ba

Victory Kid's debut-style album 'Catalyst' channels early-2000s alt-rock with rebellious energy and vulnerable lyrics that could spark the genre's next wave.

Article Contributed by Monica Soriano It seems that artists don’t always have the monthly listeners that are equivalent to their talent. This is the case for Josceppi. ‘Chämeleon’ is a wonderful piece of storytelling that has the potential to grab the attention of many new listeners. While starting the listening journey it was clear that this was intentionally crafted and Josceppi as an artist has a clear direction. The alternative pop rock meets classic rockstar feel is a de

Article Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt Dead Wrong photographed in Philadelphia, PA - Photo by Chris Lopez (IG: @ chrislopezest89 ) Philadelphia has never had a shortage of bands willing to wear their hearts on their sleeves. It's practically a city requirement. But Dead Wrong, the four-piece pop-punk outfit made up of Matt McKay, Stephen Morrell, Roberto Marcial, and Dan Fedele, do something a little more specific than just feeling things loudly. On their debut full-length T

There's a phrase Lily Forte stumbled across while researching lily flowers, a deep dive that started, she'll tell you, because she couldn't decide whether to self-title her debut album. Don't gild the lily. It means, roughly, that beauty isn't found in excess. That adding to something already whole only diminishes it. The moment she found it, the album had a name. And more than that, it had a through line.

Article Contributed by Monica Soriano After almost 3 years since they released an album, Seafret has returned. Their latest album, Fear of Emotion projects their growth, feelings and their continuous love for their craft. Jack Sedman and Harry Draper have crafted a true listening experience from beginning to end. It Grabs You From The Very First Track Upon hitting the play button it was clear this project was put together with immense care. With a catchy chorus and lyrics t

In November of 2025 the R&B singer released a much anticipated album filled with collaborations, charming songs and the full Summer Walker appeal. Article Contributed by Monica Soriano Photographed by Prince A Williams (@altpics) R&B Inspired by Anna Nicole Smith? The Grammy Award nominated singer Summer Walker released her album Finally Over It. This project follows previously released albums Over It and Still Over It making it the end of the trilogy. Finally Over It is spli

The R&B singer released a 15 track album oozing with attractive melodies and risque lyrics that are easy to gravitate to. Article Contributed by Monica Soriano Photo Provided by Universal Music Group A Strong 3rd Studio Album Ari Lennox’s 3rd studio album ‘Vacancy’ is a real gift to listeners. With only one feature on the entire project, everything relies solely on Lennox’s vocals. This is an album that can be played in the background for ambience or with headphones on to gra

Photo by Sasha Camacho Article Contributed by Fernando Flores Lexa Gates’s “I Am” unfolds like a conversation you don’t rush through. It’s an album that takes its time not because it’s unsure of itself but because it understands that self-definition isn’t something you arrive at all at once. This project moves with patience and purpose; tracing the quiet evolution of someone learning how to live inside their own truth. It doesn’t posture or over-explain. It simply exists con

The sibling duo lean into restraint, vulnerability, and unexpected sonic turns on their most exploratory project yet. There’s something quietly disarming about the way Nat & Alex Wolff approach this album. It doesn’t rush to impress, doesn’t clean itself up for easy consumption, and doesn’t pretend to be anything other than what it is: emotionally lived-in, occasionally messy, and deeply honest. This is not a record that begs for perfection. It asks for patience.

The 22-year-old internet sensation is making her debut as an artist with a pop-focused album. Releasing a first project can be nerve-wracking to some and a breeze for others. It is the beginning of establishing oneself within the music industry. Finding a sound, collaborating with people, and working out the details are all important steps. Jordi has amassed millions of followers across social media platforms, a huge accomplishment for someone who is only in her early 20’s.

Panda House, one of the local legends of Detroit, is releasing their sixth album. Formed in 2012, Panda House has been on the circuit for a while, after their 2024 EP, The Means, and their return with their latest album, a self-titled journey spanning their career to date, accompanied by a vinyl release through Third Man Records.

Article Contributed by Monica Soriano The Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer recently released their album ‘EVERYONE’S A STAR’ which is filled with expressive commentary, reflective tracks and an almost theatrical-esque feel for a few songs. Album Artwork by Brian Ziff If you’ve ever needed a recommendation for an album to play while you’re out on a late night drive - this is it. ‘EVERYONE’S A STAR’ by 5 Seconds of Summer is the perfect mix of melancholy, vibey tunes and lyr

Article Contributed by Konstantina Buhalis Set It Off has been a major player in the rock and alternative scene since 2008, when they gained notoriety through their YouTube channel, eventually signing to Equal Vision Records and then Fearless Records. In the last year, Set It Off went independent and released their latest self-titled album on November 7, featuring Rock and Nu-Metal influences. Dopamine Era In 2023, Set It Off left Fearless Records and began what they called t

Broadside has been teasing us with pieces of Blissed Out for months and now that the full EP is here, it feels like the complete picture finally arrived. It is emotional. It is catchy. It is honest in that way Broadside fans love. They kicked things off back in April with “I Think They Know,” a song that puts every overthinker right in their feelings.

Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt & Ilana Bornstein Photo Provided by Ken Phillips Publicity Group David Archuleta is entering his jolly pop era and honestly, we’re obsessed. My Only Wish doesn’t follow the cookie-cutter “holiday album” formula. Instead, it feels like David took festive energy, sprinkled it with pure joy, and built a sound that could genuinely be its own genre. It’s warm, upbeat, and unmistakably holiday, but in a way that makes you want to dance around your li