Though the artistic intents behind ‘PersonA’ admirably venture in new directions, the overall effect is not an inviting album to listeners, proving, in many cases, to be preachy and boring.
BC’s Music Guild Enraptures Faneuil Hall with Break the Bubble 2
Many of BC’s bands and soloists joined together for the Music Guild’s second annual Break the Bubble concert this Saturday at Faneuil Hall.
Drake’s “Pop Style” Mellows Out, Tegan and Sara Go for the “Boyfriend,” and More In Singles This Week
Drake gets poppy in “Pop Style,” Tegan and Sara make a bubble-gum jaunt with “Boyfriend,” and Blake Shelton says that he is just “Friends” for the ‘Angry Birds Movie.’
Ariana Provocatively Proves She Is a “Dangerous Woman”
In a display of sex appeal and provocative sexuality, “Dangerous Woman” represents Ariana Grande’s attempt to break into the adult world.
Finding Guitar’s Next Hero
Guitar is finding a new place in the modern band landscape, becoming something we have never seen before, while harkening back to the great players of old.
Deftones’ Raw Skill Make for a Violent Mess of ‘Gore’
Blending psychedelia and metal, Deftones make for interesting juxtapositions of sounds, though making the album ‘Gore’ as a whole feel rather homologous.
The Lumineers Traverse Different Musical Paths in ‘Cleopatra’
Through ‘Cleopatra’ may not garner the same level of acclaim as The Lumineers’ previous work, it is nonetheless a step in the right direction for the band.
McGraw’s ‘Humble and Kind’ Shows Country Still Has a Serious Side
Tim McGraw’s latest hit proves country music is about much more than simply girls, trucks, and beer—exploring more wholesome themes of love and kindness.
Kygo is “Raging,” “Broods is ‘Free,” and More in Singles This Week
Kygo partners with Kodaline in a new single, the brother sister pair of Broods embrace tribal vocals, and Jason Derulo appeases fans in ‘It Ain’t No Love.’
Zayn Remains in Awkward Musical Puberty With “iT’s YoU”
Functioning as a ‘Great Gatsby’ tribute, Zayn’s “iT’s YoU” functions as an attempt at showcasing maturity and exuberant status, rather than earning it.