music commentary

"The poetics of banality are crucial to Lil B's durational approach."

On Wiki's No Mountains in Manhattan and New York City rap.

On Cost of Living, even the most aggressive sounds are nuanced.

“Look What You Made Me Do” shows potential that Reputation could be Swift’s most thematically adventurous album.

"This kid Tyler is gunning for Yeezy's spot."

On the gravity, passion, and fun of Rainbow.

The "Meek Mill yells his raps too loud" argument is the squarest criticism of bruh.

A first-time reviewer sees a lot of good in Arcade Fire’s new album.

The Melvins member's solo LP reveals the wide range of his influences and talent.

"Jay-Z sees building generational wealth—which seems to mean more than money—as his legacy of black excellence."

Weather Diaries captures "the sound of a world continuing to spin despite our best efforts to arrest it."

"Today, I’m using the smooth-ass wi-fi at Starbucks to see how the album stacks up against the one I invented in my head."