MUSIC REVIEW

There are remixes… and then there’s the Boom Bap Resurrection Session that DJ Iceman cooks up on “Don’t Diss The…

If you ever wanted a record that feels like it was made in an MPC lab somewhere between Brooklyn and…

“You might think ‘mini’ means feature-light — think again. This little beast packs pads, keys, wheels, mode switches and more…

What the heck is this? Alright, beat-makers, gearheads, and groove-seekers: this one is fun. The Riddim “kit” is a combo…

Boom Bap never really died—it just went underground and kept working on its craft. On The Art of Knock Vol.…

If you meet I-Lin Tsai for the first time, you’ll probably notice two things right away: her calm presence and…

“S.H.I.N.E” is a boldly optimistic hip-hop single that blends cinematic production, hook-driven momentum and street-savvy lyricism, with DJ.Shotti providing the…

Ice Spice has quickly become one of the most talked-about artists in hip-hop, rising from viral sensation to mainstream star…

In an industry that often celebrates speed, volume, and instant gratification, Tacoma’s own Kev dares to slow things down. His…

The Sonicware LoFi-12 XT is a sampler that feels like it was made for hip-hop beatmakers like me. As someone…

Virginia-raised alt-R&B artist Luck (@iamluck) has officially arrived with her debut album, It Wasn’t Luck – The LP. The project…

When Congolese-Canadian artist Lu’ teams up with Houston-based rapper TGETruth, the result is electric. Their genre-blending new single, “Frisky,” dropped on June 6 and has quickly become…

The music world and streaming music discovery looks very different now than it did two decades ago. The biggest changes…

Hot Apollo, the electrifying Canadian punk rock band known for their genre-defying sound and fearless style, returns this summer with…

Stream ‘2001’ HERE Rising talent Fordo (@fordomusic) is stepping into the spotlight with the release of his debut album 2001.…