With the Hummingbird Rotation, we hope to give folks a closer look at the songs that get the most play at Hummingbird HQ. This installment, hear about Dawes, Silver, and Our Brother George. We’re All Gonna Die // Dawes I’m on a bit of a mellow downtempo indie kick right now. “Dusty Eyes” by Bedouine, is a wonderful example of the style I’m talking about. … Continue reading New Music To You: Dawes, Silver, and Our Brother George
This is an excerpt from our bi-monthly newsletter. For more, make sure to check us out on Substack! With elements of R&B, soul, hip-hop, and lo-fi, GEMS IN THE CORNERSTONE might be the most widely likable album we’ve written about in this newsletter thus far. With Elujay’s baby-powder vocals and J.Robb’s funky basslines and futuristic styles, this album is one of 2020’s best and a strong … Continue reading Elujay & J.Robb’s “GEMS IN THE CORNERSTONE” an Impressive, Timeless Effort [Album Review]
With the Hummingbird Rotation, we hope to give folks a closer look at the songs that get the most play at Hummingbird HQ. This installment, hear about Iron & Wine, The Marleys & Black Thought, and Salaam Remi. The Desert Babbler // Iron & Wine By now, you all should know I’m a sucker for cryptic, abstract lyricism. Folk music is a great place to … Continue reading New Music To You: Iron & Wine, Damian Marley, and Black Thought
With the Hummingbird Rotation, we hope to give folks a closer look at the songs that get the most play at Hummingbird HQ. This installment, hear about Bart Crow, Manchester Orchestra, and The Japanese House. Wear My Ring // Bart Crow If you’re going through a rough spot and need to be a negative Nancy from time to time, country music can help. Sometimes, the lyrics … Continue reading New Music To You: Bart Crow, Manchester Orchestra, and The Japanese House
With the Hummingbird Rotation, we hope to give folks a closer look at the songs that get the most play at Hummingbird HQ. This installment, hear about Avriel & the Seqouias, Phony Ppl, and Tyler Lyle! Sweet Adeline // Avriel & the Sequoias For those who have read one or two of my articles before, you might know that I’ve recently been turned off from … Continue reading New Music To You: Avriel & the Seqouias, Phony Ppl, and Tyler Lyle
This is an excerpt from our bi-monthly newsletter. For more, make sure to check us out on Substack! This is your yearly reminder that Young M.A. is making some of the best drill and trap music these days. Off the Yak is a noisy collection of heavy hitting beats and undeniable braggadocio. “Hello Baby” sees the Queen of New York body Fivio Foreign, showing that … Continue reading Album Appreciation: Young M.A.’s “Off The Yak” Stakes Royal Claim
Woah. As if “drivers license” wasn’t enough to make us gasp for air as she stunned us with her astonishing voice and sad but romantic and highly relatable lyrics, Olivia Rodrigo has now released her debut album, adding another ten tracks to prove that her breakthrough single was no fluke. While she may lack the raw intimacy of someone like Fiona Apple, cited as one … Continue reading Review: Olivia Rodrigo Shines Bright on “SOUR”
This is an excerpt from our bi-monthly newsletter. For more, make sure to check us out on Substack! MARSELA ~ Dark Days Over a silky & soulful instrumental, British-Albanian songstress, MARSELA, released a smooth ballad titled “Dark Days” on Feb. 26. Her bassy delivery romanticizes the climbing out of phases of emotional and spiritual pain. MARSELA is a newcomer in the world of soul and R&B, … Continue reading Tune In: Joyce Wrice, BROCKHAMPTON, Highlight Recent Drops
This is an excerpt from our bi-monthly newsletter. For more, make sure to check us out on Substack! This album is the best YouTube has ever done with its algorithm. The video Colón created alongside Satin Psicodelic is an epic expression of beautiful color combinations, people, and musical arrangements. Vocally, Colón appears to be inspired by the neo-soul stylings of D’Angelo, Erykah Badu, and other classically … Continue reading Album Appreciation: Sunni Colón’s “Satin Psicodelic”
On her second international release, the Swedish singer delivers a predictable but lightweight and enjoyable album highlighted by solid singles. With the risk of sounding rather inflated, reading this review might give you a new perspective on Zara Larsson, the Swedish pop singer who is currently the 174th most streamed artist on Spotify despite not having released an album since 2017. Zara was born a … Continue reading Zara Larsson, POSTER GIRL
