All good things must come to an end— even badass virtual music festivals.
Bonnaroo’s Virtual Roo-ality Day 3 Recap: The Perfect Goodbye
Representation Matters: Shakira + J.Lo’s Halftime Show
Representation matters and the Latino community received it on the world’s biggest stage tonight with celebration and open arms. My intention isn’t to turn this into a political statement but to briefly discuss why this is a big deal.
Norman F*cking Rockwell: Lana Del Rey at Her Best
Norman F*cking Rockwell is Lana Del Rey’s most complete and consistently fantastic work to date.
Tunes to Spin: Ari Lennox, Soccer Mommy, Young Medicine and RIVVRS
Every once in awhile I like to do a download of artists or songs that are currently sneaking into my playlists and therefore taking over my life in all the best ways. My hope is they do the same for you! This round-up includes a little something for everyone from R&B to Metal/Pop Rock to some indie options. So strap up. Here. We. Go.
Austin City Limits: Standout Performances
Although ACL has been over for a couple of weeks, the performances still cross my mind. Here are the sets that were standouts.
Tunes to Spin: Anna of the North, The Paper Kites, Ray LaMontagne + More
One of my favorite questions is, “What are you listening to right now?” So, I’m back with more music recs for you! Not all of these are necessarily new, but they’re what I’m currently spinning a lot of.
William Rose and the Flying Islands: Insatiable Textured Sounds
The times of throwing musicians into one specific genre are fading. William Rose is a master musician and frontman, but don’t try to categorize him or The Flying Islands. Because, what they create won’t fit into your boxes. It will beautifully paint outside the lines.
New Music Friday: “Riot” by Frya
Experimenting is something Los Angeles-based Fyra has never been scared to do — in fact, he’s embraced it. He’s back with his newest single, Riot, showcasing a side of himself that we haven’t seen yet.
Yoke Lore: The Most Underrated Artist You’re Not Listening to Yet but Should Be.
Somewhere between the lines of poetry, the emotional depth of a good indie-pop melody, and a presence that intoxicates, you will find Adrian Galvin’s musical brainchild: Yoke Lore.
Sneak Peek: “U Wanna” by Fyra
He’s back! Fyra, the fresh-faced smooth pop/r&b/soul artist from LA, will be releasing his next single "U Wanna" on June 21.
