Music Reviews

Zzzahara's "Tender" Is a Post-Punk Paradise

09/28/2023

Zzzahara's "Tender" Is a Post-Punk Paradise

The opening track on "Tender," Zzzahara's sophomore solo album, feels like the doo-wop-influenced surf pop of the '50s and '60s.

Rauw Alejandro's New "Playa Saturno" Proves Reggaetón's Future Is in Good Hands

07/11/2023

Rauw Alejandro's New "Playa Saturno" Proves Reggaetón's Future Is in Good Hands

Rauw Alejandro's newly released "Playa Saturno," is the kind of album that's meant to be played on a hot summer day with the volume up, bass booming, and the sun shining.

Roa Taps Puerto Rican Legends and Rising Artists For "Jetski Remix"

12/07/2022

Roa Taps Puerto Rican Legends and Rising Artists For "Jetski Remix"

Genero Urbano is having a moment now.

The Most Unforgettable Moments From This Year's Live in the Vineyard From Someone Who Attended

11/04/2022

The Most Unforgettable Moments From This Year's Live in the Vineyard From Someone Who Attended

As a Bay Area native, I've been traveling to Napa Valley since I was old enough to drink wine, and it's become one of my favorite places in California.

"Midnights" Is Full of Mental Health Anthems, and We're Taking It as Permission to Fall Apart

10/21/2022

"Midnights" Is Full of Mental Health Anthems, and We're Taking It as Permission to Fall Apart

Taylor Swift has done it again.

The Best Moments From Austin City Limits From Someone Who Was There

10/13/2022

The Best Moments From Austin City Limits From Someone Who Was There

For the past two decades, locals and out-of-towners alike have gathered for Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin, TX, for two weekends in October.

Blackpink's "Born Pink" Is a Strong Offering That's Best When It's Vulnerable

09/21/2022

Blackpink's "Born Pink" Is a Strong Offering That's Best When It's Vulnerable

Blackpink's hotly anticipated sophomore album, "Born Pink," is here.

Beyoncé’s "Renaissance" Wants Us to Dance Our Troubles Away

07/29/2022

Beyoncé’s "Renaissance" Wants Us to Dance Our Troubles Away

Beyoncé knows the world needs a reason to rejoice right now.

Brother-Sister Duo Between Friends Are Building Their Own World

06/30/2022

Brother-Sister Duo Between Friends Are Building Their Own World

Image Source: Lauren Leekly

Roots Picnic 2022 Was a Celebration For the Culture

06/06/2022

Roots Picnic 2022 Was a Celebration For the Culture

It's rare to feel right at home during music festival season when thousands of strangers surround you.

Every Moment That Made This Year's Hangout Music Festival Unforgettable

05/24/2022

Every Moment That Made This Year's Hangout Music Festival Unforgettable

Stepping onto the hot, sandy grounds of day one of this year's Hangout Music Festival, I immediately felt overdressed for the occasion.

Harry Styles Plays Therapist and Lover on "Harry's House"

05/21/2022

Harry Styles Plays Therapist and Lover on "Harry's House"

Pop music, particularly the type as globally successful as what Harry Styles makes, has a unique responsibility.