‘Ascend’ Is Illenium’s Most Emo Album Yet
On his third album, Ascend, EDM's Illenium heads for the big time with his integrity pretty much intact.
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Brits in Hot Weather #16
Brits in Hot Weather features five of the best new British songs. In this edition, we have trap-infused indie from 13XL, the compelling electronics of Le Module, anthemic indie from the Polarity, barrelling post-hardcore from Cagework, and sunshine filled house from Disciples.
Overloaded and Undercooked: Juice WRLD’s ‘Death Race for Love’
The type of personality drawn in by a hyperviolent fantasy demolition derby headed up by a killer clown is likely very similar to that which most closely identifies with Juice WRLD’s unfocused emotional ramblings.
Silk Road Assassins Create a Wholly Original Genre-Defying Electronic Album with ‘State of Ruin’
Silk Road Assassins use sci-fi sound design as a means of exploring the minimalist structures of trap and grime on the magnificent State of Ruin.
Nixxon Brings Pop Touches to His Trap Sound on “Bizerk” (premiere)
Nixxon's latest album Black Velvet continues in the tradition of heavy, booming trap beats and smoky atmospherics. Hear new single "Bizerk" now.
QUIX Shares New Single, “Giving Up” and Announces Illusions EP + Fall Tour (premiere)
"Giving Up" is an enormous, yet sophisticated club hit in waiting that whets the appetite perfectly for QUIX's Illusions EP and fall tour.
Young Thug and Young Stoner Life Records Stage a Party on ‘Slime Language’
Young Thug throws a party for both listeners and his fellow rappers on Slime Language, a showcase for his new vanity label.
Migos Go Massive with ‘Culture II’ and Stake Their Claim Atop the Rap Game
Last year Migos' Culture album brought its own vibe, walked its own steady walk. Its sequel doubles down on it, and expands it outward almost to infinity.
Lunice: CCCLX
CCCLX is an album that works best when experienced front-to-back, as the simply-built tracks effectively build upon one another toward a common end.
Migos: C U L T U R E (take 2)
Migos’ second studio album, Culture, is a victory lap and a statement of intent.
Migos: C U L T U R E
By being made into a meme, Migos have ensured their lasting presence; even without it, however, C U L T U R E will stand as a worthy artifact.
PnB Rock: GTTM: Goin’ Thru the Motions
Maybe the album title isn’t such a bad thing after all; when you know what you’re in store for, can you really be disappointed?