at a time when pop was predictable, Amy brought something unique and timeless. her voice carried the weight of classic jazz, soul, and rnb, but the way she delivered it had such a clear point of view and passion behind it. a reminder that personality, imperfection, and individuality still had a place at the center of music. no one sounded like Amy then, and no one has since.

THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE. / @raye this album is a defining moment for RAYE. both instrumentally and lyrically ambitious. it’s theatrical with bold storytelling throughout. big vocal performances, dramatic songwriting, and a lot of moments that really hit. swipe through for my full review + in the same rotation 🎧 ♫ overall rating: 9.1 / Replay

been running through everything since last night and Arlo Parks really took it for me with her new album 'Ambibiguous Desire' it's a different direction for her sonically, but i really enjoyed her take on these electronic/club sounds… so many standout moments from start to finish, definitely recommend a proper listen here. also some good releases from Thundercat, Weezer, Ravyn Lenae… a lot to sit with this weekend. swipe through for some of the standouts full playlist on spot

𓇳 my top 10 2000s indie pop albums of all time indie pop is one of those genres that’s really personal to me. it’s the kind of genre i grew up on in middle school and high school, so it just takes me back to simpler times. it sits right in that space between alternative and pop where it’s emotional but not too polished with soft melodies, alt textures, but still something you could move to. this is part one of this genre, focusing on 2000–2009. this era laid the foundation f

𓇳 album review _ issue 13 this feels like the version of Slayyyter that’s been building over time. the production is insane. it’s industrial, electronic, and hyperpop all colliding at once, but never losing control. there’s clear DNA here too. from Britney Spears, Crystal Castles, Boy Harsher… but it still feels entirely her own. swipe through for my full review + playlist on Spotify and Apple Music 💿 ♫ overall rating: 9.3 / Essential

this week is ridiculous. so much range, personality, and production across the board is just hitting. been bouncing between a few of these last night/this morning. Slayyyter, RAYE, Robyn, Snail Mail, Jungle, fcukers and Jim Legxacy... so many good moments on here. this week feels especially stacked with a lot of artists really leaning into their sound and pushing things forward. swipe through for my standouts this week and i have the full updated weekly playlist on Spotify an