new avatar / @kelela Kelela builds entire worlds around her albums. and ‘new avatar’ is her most immersive one yet for me. she explores what it means to exist in a world that can feel increasingly cold and uncertain, searching for comfort and connection without allowing that darkness to overshadow the joy that’s still there. swipe through for my full album review + in the same rotation playlist on spotify + apple music 💠🌑 ♫ overall rating: 9.3 / Essential

new music from ⟢ Beyoncé, Kelela, Future, The Rolling Stones, Cage The Elephant, Malcolm Todd, Genesis Owusu, Jungle, ROLE MODEL… Beyoncé surprised released MORNING DEW (DONK) earlier this week, kicking off a 60-day countdown to the 20th anniversary of ‘B’Day.’ It’s hypnotic and moody, and that opening line sounds like it could be an easter egg for Act iii ☔️🎸 we also got new albums from Kelela, Future, The Rolling Stones, Suki Waterhouse, Adam Lambert, and Bring Me The Hori

CONFESSIONS II / @madonna an emotionally vulnerable dance record that feels less like a sequel to Confessions on a Dance Floor and more like the culmination of Madonna’s entire career. swipe through for my full review + in the same rotation. full playlist on spotify + apple music 🪩 ♫ overall rating: 9.7 / Essential

new music from ⟢ Madonna, Justin Bieber, La Roux, Rico Nasty, Jon Hopkins & Imogen Heap, Sienna Spiro, Sophia Stel, Fat Dog, Ken Carson… Madonna’s return with Confessions II completely exceeded my expectations. I was expecting another great dance record, but what surprised me most was how vulnerable she is. beneath all the production, there’s a real sense of reflection and acceptance that makes some of these songs hit much harder than I expected. after spending most of last n

i’ve always admired how recognizable Kaytranada’s production is. there are very few producers who can make you immediately know who’s behind the song before the vocals even come in. his drums have so much bounce, everything has this loose, infectious groove that sounds effortless while still being incredibly detailed. whether he’s making house, rnb, hip hop, or electronic music, he always finds a way to make it sound uniquely his own. i’ll never forget getting to see his surp

a lot of my favorite albums from this year are the ones that are the most immersive. they’re the records i keep coming back to because there’s always another detail, transition, or production choice to appreciate. some highlights from my top albums: Tyler, the Creator / IGOR one of the most creative hip hop records of the decade. Tyler completely reinvented his sound here, blending neo-soul, alternative, hip hop, and synth-pop into something that’s emotional, and incredibly c

new music from ⟢ Charli xcx, Phoebe Bridgers, Ryan Beatty, Steve Lacy / SZA, beabadoobee, Katy Perry, Madeon, Carly Rae Jepsen, WILLOW… this is one of the most stacked weeks we’ve had all year. Ryan Beatty released his new album ‘Sweet Fortune’. sonically it picks up where ‘Calico’ left off, but the production feels much bolder and more expansive. i really loved how the writing centers around love, vulnerability, and the fear of losing someone. definitely an album that’s goin

there’s probably no definitive “best” disco album. the genre is way too varied for that… from orchestral disco and funk to hi-nrg, nu-disco, eurodisco, and club classics, part of what makes disco so special is how many different directions it can go. it’s one of those genres that’s influenced so much of the music i love. you can hear its fingerprints all over pop, rnb, dance, house, electronic music, and even indie music. all these years later artists are still borrowing from

a few upcoming releases that have my attention right now. from pop and dance to indie rock and alternative rnb, these are some of the albums i’ll be spending a lot of time with this summer. CONFESSIONS II — @madonna Oh yeah? — @steve.lacy Music, Fashion, Film — @charli_xcx Victory — @madeon petal — @arianagrande new avatar — @kelela Your Day Will Come — @chanel_beads Reality Awaits — @thestrokes which upcoming album should i add to part 2?

new music from ⟢ FKA twigs, YG, Tyla, Kelela, Tierra Whack, sweetgirlvoiced, Dawn Richard, Channel Tres, Big Freedia with SOPHIE, Majid Jordan… i love Tierra Whack’s new album ‘WHACK’S MUSEUM’. she had one of my favorite features on Jill Scott’s album and her 2018 project ‘Whack World’ still goes hard. this new album feels like a rap mixtape that’s constantly changing shape, with sharp storytelling, personality and genuinely great production. one of the most creative voices i

Lauryn Hill is one of those artists i grew up hearing everywhere. way before i understood songwriting, production, or what made an artist truly special, i knew her voice was different. ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’ remains one of the greatest albums ever made, and it’s still just as powerful, honest, and relevant as it was almost 30 years ago. but beyond the music, i’ve always admired how thoughtful and intentional she is. one of my favorite moments from her MTV Unplugged

i’ve been revisiting a lot of the dance music i grew up hearing my older siblings play. songs that were everywhere at parties, songs that somehow never left my memory. “It Feels So Good” by Sonique is one of my favorite songs of all time. i still remember where i was when i first heard it. this song blew my damn mind and honestly hasn’t lost an ounce of its magic since. i prefer the 12” breakbeat mix over the original, the way her vocals around the 4:00 mark isolate and blend

you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love / @oliviarodrigo swipe through for my full review + in rotation playlist. after having this album on repeat all weekend, i put together a playlist of songs that capture a similar feeling. it expands on some of the sounds and ideas that make this album work so well. songs with memorable storytelling, bold production choices, synths, basslines and massive low end. ♫ overall rating: 9.1 / Replay

new music from ⟢ Olivia Rodrigo, Interpol, Madonna, Chanpan, Josh Coneay, ANOTR, Tove Lo, Infinity Song, Bebe Rexha, Rose Gray… Olivia Rodrigo’s new album ‘you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love’ is obviously the biggest release of the week. after one full listen, “expectations”, “stupid song”, “my way”, and “what’s wrong with me” are my favorites rn, but what always impresses me most is her songwriting. her albums never feel bloated or overstuffed, every song serves a pur

highlighting three artists i’ve had on repeat lately: ✦ melodybloom has some of the most addictive melodies i’ve heard this year. if you’re a fan of PinkPantheress, beabadoobee, and dreamy indie pop, she’s one to keep on your radar. ✦ Love Spells pulls from shoegaze, 90s alt rock, and dream pop, his music feels nostalgic and effortlessly cool.. one of my favorite new discoveries of 2026. ✦ Yseult is one of the most compelling voices in modern pop right now. her music has elem

some of my favorite artists of the last two decades came out of this sub genre, and you can hear its influence everywhere now. what started as a niche sound ended up reshaping a lot of modern rnb and pop music. putting this list together was honestly harder than most of my rankings. narrowing it down to 10 was impossible, so this became a top 15 instead. even then, there are so many albums i wish i could’ve included. for this list, i tried to highlight different corners of th

Addison / @addisonraee one year of Addison Rae’s self titled album, one of the most surprising and memorable pop debuts in recent years. swipe through for my full review + in the same rotation ♫ overall rating: 8.9 / Replay

new music from ⟢ Steve Lacy, Madonna, Malcolm Todd, horsegiirL, Joji, Tinashe, Ellie Goulding, Kelela.. Steve Lacy’s new single “the feeling” is funky, psychedelic, and a little understated instrumentally, but there’s so much emotion packed into it. i’ve been replaying ‘Gemini Rights’ a lot lately, and this feels like the perfect next step. if this is any indication of what we’re getting in July, we’re in for a really good summer. and if you want more Lacy, he also shows up o

revisiting 2018 reminded me how many incredible records aged so well from this year. i love an album that builds an entire world around it, whether that’s through production, storytelling, atmosphere, or aesthetics. the records i connected with the most this year were the ones that felt the most immersive rather than having the biggest cultural impact. some highlights from my top albums: KIDS SEE GHOSTS — KIDS SEE GHOSTS one of my favorite collab albums ever made. Kanye and C

didn’t get to watch as much this month, but still got a few in. Backrooms Send Help Homecoming: A Film by Beyonce Obsession May ended up being a pretty light movie month for me. life got a little busy, so i only managed to squeeze in few films, but each one gave me something different to think about. from horror to comedy to one of my favorite concert films, here’s everything i watched this month. Backrooms (2026) 7/10 i went into backrooms with pretty high expectations. i do