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The Breakdown: February 14th (Changes, no future, The Slow Rush)
Another week, another set of albums. This time around, we’ve got Justin Bieber, EDEN, and Tame Impala.
2019: Year Of The Dreamers
Dreamville Records is a record label founded by North Carolina rapper J. Cole. Since its conception in 2007, it’s had plenty of time to grow – setting the stage for their triumphant 2019.
Why I Do What I Do
Time for a more personal look at why I write about music, and music’s impact on me.
The Breakdown: February 7th (Black Habits, Quadra, UNLOCKED)
D Smoke, Sepultura, Denzel Curry, and Kenny Beats all deliver excellent albums this week.
The Breakdown: January 31st (Funeral, DDMN, High Road)
It’s a very radio-friendly week with releases from Lil Wayne, Saint PHNX, and Kesha.
The Power Of Good Album Art
The power of a good album cover can’t be overstated. It’s the first thing listeners see and remains present on all platforms, from vinyl to CDs to streams. More than that, It’s a chance for musicians to develop their persona visually in addition to their natural sonic development. Some musicians choose to do this by using artwork based on the same themes as the album, some use it to show the next step in their evolution as an artist.
The Breakdown: January 24, 2020 (C’est La Vie, The Neon Skyline)
This week we’ve only got two albums – but both were great. Novelists brings a colorful and energizing metalcore record while Andy Shauf delivers an incredible storytelling experience
The Breakdown: January 17, 2020 (Marigold, 20/20 Vision, R.Y.C, Circles, Modus Vivendi, Revenge Of The Dreamers III: Director’s Cut)
Welcome to the Breakdown, my weekly music review. Although it originated on instagram, I’m expanding it to include weekly posts on my blog as well!