album reviews
Reviews of albums old and new from iconic artists and up and coming musicians alike.
September Blues
I’ve always said that music isn’t just a harmonic tune that you love listening to for your enjoyment. Music is the very soundtrack to life itself. Music speaks not only to every person, but to every major point in history. With the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks tomorrow, these are some of the best songs that captured the very meaning of that fateful September morning that changed the world.
By Joe Patterson7 days ago in Beat
Pumps, Pirouettes, and Pop Perfection: Inside ADÉLA’s Must-Listen Debut Album PRIMA. Top Story - September 2026.
As I embark on my 23rd anniversary of celebrating living in the United States as a proud Slavic immigrant who " was like eight working the night shift to learn English...I'm like a spy, I studied this shit, call me the KG, bitch "...I feel very assimilated, proud, and comfortable calling myself a Polish-American, feeling content in that identity marker, and determined to fill the prophecy of being successful in my own right and on my own terms.
By Paulina Pachel15 days ago in Beat
From Summer Jam to Riverside Church: Fergie Baby Is Putting In the Work Before "God Is From Harlem" Even Drops by NWO Sparrow
A pre-album listening event inside a historic Harlem church set the tone for what's shaping up to be a defining moment in his career. By NWO Sparrow
By NWO SPARROW23 days ago in Beat
Thorne Empire Reinvents Santa for the Digital Age
Christmas music has always been about tradition: sleigh bells, warm fireplaces, family gatherings, snowy nights, and the timeless magic of Santa Claus. But in 2026, even Santa needs an update. On the album Sanctum Tempus , Thorne Empire takes the legendary holiday figure and throws him into the modern world of smartphones, social media, viral trends, and heartfelt family moments. The album’s three Santa themed songs; “ Santa’s Coming To Town ,” “ Santa’s Holiday Feed ,” and “ No Gifts Under My Tree ,” create a surprisingly complete Christmas story: Santa becomes a digital superstar, a holiday influencer, and ultimately a reminder that the greatest gifts are not things at all.
By Thorne Empireabout a month ago in Beat
16 Artists. One Album. Endless Discoveries.
In a time when music discovery is often shaped by algorithms, trends, and familiar names, there is something refreshing about a collection that simply allows artists to be heard. Independent No.1's Vol.16 , released on July 31, 2026 , continues the mission of the acclaimed compilation series by bringing together independent voices from around the world and creating a listening experience built on variety, creativity, and individuality.
By mysoundMusic2 months ago in Beat
Ariana Grande – Petal | ALBUM REVIEW
Ariana Grande has spent the last several years moving further and further away from the pop maximalism that made her a superstar. If Sweetener and thank u, next were the sound of an artist learning to trust her instincts, and Eternal Sunshine was the sound of emotional acceptance, Petal is the sound of someone disappearing into their own atmosphere.
By Navigating the World2 months ago in Beat
The Leningrad Cowboys
Introduction The Leningrad Cowboys Biography Site Today I started writing a piece that was fairly self-destroying and I thought this will be dark and depressing, and to be honest, I prefer being upbeat and positive. It was my friend Trisha’s birthday and I shared a video with her, which, in my opinion, is one of the most uplifting, maddest and impressive three minutes that I have ever seen on YouTube and it is from a DVD that I have from a concert that took place on 12 June 1993 on Senate Square in Helsinki, Finland which was attended by my friend Krista.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 months ago in Beat
