Donna Missal is going to be a major star, and everyone knows it. Premiering her debut album, This Time, the energy surrounding her, literally, feels…
With a brief set, Yuno made claim to Brooklyn Steel. As the audience gathered, I knew he was doing well because of one word I…
I like Emily Jackson, in part, because she is coming to her own. After 10 years of having walked away from a record deal, she…
Pitchfork Octfest was lovely, and a surprisingly sophisticated event. Packed with people of all ages, above 21, it brought casual elegance because it also brought…
When I reviewed Super City, I mentioned their “resilient pop” sound; managing to bring a sense of resistance to the usual bubblegum world of pop.…
I am mildly obsessed with Youtube stars that became mega stars like, Troye Sivan or Issa Rae. When you upload a video of yourself to…
Featuring beers from over 90 breweries, representing 20 different countries, and a food lineup curated by Bon Appétit, Pitchfork Octfest allowed the culinary and sonic…
Labels never get enough credit for the artists they bring to us. Often, when we hear the word “label” we think money, greed, and even…
Sometimes, I wish life was a literal jazz song. I wish I could go outside, and walk around like I was the opening sequence to…
R&B sounds are becoming the backdrop of rising rappers; softening the beat to elaborate the hardening of their soul. Russ’ Zoo clinches and clenches to…
Troye Sivan has blossomed as an artist, and Bloom is a perfect title/ homage to a young man that sees self-exploration as integral to his…
I saw Saintseneca a few years at Webster Hall, and it was like watching someone build a church. Every lyric and hook was the mortar…
The Night Game’s self-titled debut is a cross between Maroon 5 meets Peter Gabriel. It has a fun 80’s vibe that makes love feel like…
Donna Missal’s voice makes me clutch my pearls. She is sultry and elegant; giving a weight to her vocality that is near corporal. She shows…
When I think of fearless, I do not think of a life without fear. I simply do not think that is possible. Instead, I think…