They’re back
It’s time we recognize the return of the Jonas Brothers

When people ask about the most famous person I’ve ever met, I’d probably name a few of my favorite writers and maybe a B-list celebrity or two.  Usually when that […]

“Bloom” blossoms for Sivan
Troye Sivan’s newest album hits all the marks of a successful sophomore record

Troye Sivan, a YouTuber turned international pop star, officially landed on the music scene in 2015 with his first album, “Blue Neighbourhood” — an airy record with plenty of power.  […]

A glimpse into the future
How artist Mac Miller’s early album cried for help before his 2018 death

Artist – Album: Mac Miller – Faces Label: REMember Release Date: 2014 For Fans Of: MF Doom, Tyler the Creator, Kendrick Lamar Rating: 9/10 The 85-minute monolith by Pittsburgh rap […]

A very “Good Thing”
Soul-singer Leon Bridges new album hits all the right marks for a successful sophomore presence

When Leon Bridges released his first album “Coming Home” in 2015, it felt like putting on an old Sam Cooke or Marvin Gaye record. Nearly every song played so fine-tuned […]

Calm, yet chaotic
Jame Bay’s new album has positive notes, but often feels too muddled for a sophomore album

James Bay’s new album “Electric Light” is all over the place. It’s chaotic in a way that, for the most part, works. The English singer-songwriter broke into the music scene […]

The evolution of Shawn Mendes
Shawn Mendes is on the rise to be our next pop star obsession with third album success

Shawn Mendes is the Justin Bieber we deserved in 2009. Not even 20 years old, the Canadian, young and likable, has already produced a plethora of pop-centric, bubbly and refined […]

Second album success
Post Malone’s second album proves he is not a one-hit rapper, or even just a rapper

In 2016, Post Malone was basically a one-hit wonder artist with a first album just barely gaining popularity. By May 2017, the University of Idaho struck gold with the rapper/ […]