album reviews
Reviews of albums old and new from iconic artists and up and coming musicians alike.
Charlotte Gainsbourg - IRM
I first came across the name Gainsbourg when Charlotte’s dad Serge released “Je T’Aime . Moi Non-Plus” with Jane Birkin which was banned by the BBC for being too naughty. The music was quite pleasant but Serge was never bothered about stepping on moral toes, recording and releasing the song “Lemon Incest” with his daughter. There are several copies on Youtube if you want to investigate and it entered the French charts and number seven peaking at number two, It appeared on Serge’s album “Love on the Beat” in 1985 and Charlotte’s debut album “Charlotte Forever” in 1986.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 months ago in Beat
FML Indeed
Not every song can be a banger. Still, it's sad to be reminded that artists can be incredibly inconsistent and unreliable in terms of quality. Most of the bands and solo artists I follow release new music that I love immediately, so I am not used to hearing a new song that only gets worse the more I listen to it from an artist I previously thought I liked.
By Kay Husnick2 months ago in Beat
Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette
Alanis Morissette released an alternative music masterpiece in 1995 called Jagged Little Pill and that was the year that Alternative music was really hot and the flannel fashion thing had just happened, i got this album and I loved it i was always sitting in my room listening to it because to me it was a fresh and exciting new sound that I had never heard before period I first saw the single hand in my pocket and the video for it on VH11 late night when it first came out. The premise of the you of the hand in my pocket video was some type of weird and strange black and white parade with Alanis Morissette dressed in a black and white suitDriving around singing her lyrics and stuff well interesting thingsWe're happening around her as she sang the lyrics to her songPeriod well I don't know what the song really meansI just know it was a really good song that I liked a lot everything about it was greatIt was very tongue-in-cheek andI still don't know what hand in my pocket really means but I'm willing to bet just you knowLayback and take things as it comes I guess and you know just go with the flow I mean I'm just spitballing here but that's the kind ofIdea I got from just listening to this songIn general.
By Revista Miko:XCI 2 months ago in Beat
Singer-Songwriter Tynisha Keli Signs New Deal with Humble Sound Records For Her 3rd Studio Album "The Chronicles of TK: The Phoenix"
Los Angeles, CA — Acclaimed singer-songwriter and platinum-selling recording artist Tynisha Keli has officially signed a new recording deal with Humble Sound Records, marking an exciting new chapter in her celebrated career. The partnership will usher in the release of her highly anticipated third studio album, The Chronicles of TK: The Phoenix, a project that represents rebirth, resilience, and creative freedom for the R&B powerhouse.
By Shay McNaire 2 months ago in Beat
10 Post-hardcore Songs for Your Early Emo Playlist
Post-hardcore is a broad genre that includes harsh instrumentals, catchy melodies and everything in between, allowing everything from Fugazi to Hawthorne Heights to fall under this umbrella. The bands on this list never saw mainstream success, but they're a little more accessible than pure hardcore or screamo groups. If your rock playlists need a revamp, here's what you've been missing out on.
By Kaitlin Shanks3 months ago in Beat
A Quiet Departure
I’m always looking for new music—something a little off the beaten path, something that feels like it came from a real human being instead of a marketing department. That search usually leads me toward artists like Sigur Rós, Nick Drake, Jeff Buckley… people who seem to create from some inner necessity rather than chasing trends. Most of the time, I discover similar musicians just by reading the comments under songs. One day, while drifting through a playlist, I noticed someone mention an artist named Mark Hollis. The way they spoke about him—quietly, almost reverently—made me curious enough to dig deeper.
By Music Stories3 months ago in Beat
Hold On to the Vision: El Pablo 1x Leads with Purpose, Music, and Community
Memphis has always been a city of sound, soul, and fearless originality—and standing firmly in that tradition is El Pablo 1x, the award-winning, nationally touring artist and visionary leader of the Black Sheep Kid movement. More than just a performer, El Pablo 1x is a curator of culture, a builder of platforms, and a relentless advocate for independent artists who dare to move differently.
By Independent Indie Artist Radar3 months ago in Beat
