Published on April 18th, 2015 | by Gabriel San Miguel Guadalupe
California rapper and producer Tyler, The Creator experiments with new sounds and old techniques in “Cherry Bomb,” which is split into distinctive halves: one of distorted thrash hip-hop sound and the other soothing, hazy soulful sounds. The titular …... Read More →
Published on April 14th, 2015 | by Gabriel San Miguel Guadalupe
Toro y Moi’s Chaz Bundick made a name for himself when he debuted five years ago with a unique fusion involving cloudy, atmospheric instrumentals that have since branded him as part of the “chillwave movement.” Though …... Read More →
Published on March 26th, 2015 | by Gabriel San Miguel Guadalupe
In “To Pimp A Butterfly,” Kendrick Lamar shows that he’s more than just hip-hop with an album that includes jazz, spoken word, poetry, interviews or audio of he or someone else speaking, broadening his creative boundaries …... Read More →
Published on March 4th, 2015 | by Gabriel San Miguel Guadalupe
Detroit native Big Sean reaches in various directions, offering many highs and lows in “Dark Sky Paradise.” Big Sean has grown vocally since his first album, “Finally Famous,” playing with his vocal range rather than sticking …... Read More →
Published on February 26th, 2015 | by Gabriel San Miguel Guadalupe
Drake hit a lyrical low with his verse on Nicki Minaj’s “Only,” as he tried to become what the public made him to be. “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late” is a monumental jump in …... Read More →
Published on February 3rd, 2015 | by Gabriel San Miguel Guadalupe
“The Only One” EP from UH alumna Iva Dawn delivers a soothing bluesy sound that remains enjoyable until you listen to more than one song. Though Dawn’s vocal potential is evident in each of the songs, …... Read More →
Published on January 29th, 2015 | by Gabriel San Miguel Guadalupe
Lupe Fiasco’s “Tetsuo & Youth” is a mixture of old patterns and new collaborations that make for a solid album, but a disappointing swan song. Arriving amid Fiasco’s frustration with Kid Cudi and Atlantic Records, the …... Read More →
Published on January 28th, 2015 | by Gabriel San Miguel Guadalupe
Björk’s ninth album, “Vulnicura,” unintentionally made headlines when it leaked on the Internet last week, bumping the album’s release up from mid-spring, though the album’s quality is unblemished by this hiccup. Björk’s previous album “Biophilia” was …... Read More →
Published on January 15th, 2015 | by Gabriel San Miguel Guadalupe
Up-and-coming U.K. artist Låpsley packed the full force of her musical prowess into her four-track electronic R&B EP “Understudy.” A recent XL Recordings signee, 18-year-old Låpsley has recently gained popularity thanks to BBC Radio. Soft tones and …... Read More →
Published on October 5th, 2014 | by Gabriel San Miguel Guadalupe
“Everybody has a place on CoogRadio,” said freshman radio DJ Garrett Moore. The station has come a long way from the days of concerns about being shut down that plagued its early years. Now bands such …... Read More →
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