Reviews

With 'Training Season,' Dua Lipa has us dancing again as though we've just experienced music for the first time.

Usher's Super Bowl LVIII halftime included hits like "Yeah!" with Lil Jon and Ludacris, "My Boo" with Alicia Keys, and performances featuring H.E.R. and will.i.am.

Lolo Zouaï's latest album, "Crying in the Carwash," comes in the wake of her departure from her label, with songs like "Encore," "How to Love," "Ice Cube," "Lava Lamp," and the title track, which have quickly become regulars on our replay queue for their emotional honesty and narrative allure.

Natalie Jane's 'Where Am I' unfolds as a musical diary of a young heart navigating a heartbreak, with Jane's emotive voice and introspective lyrics painting a vivid narrative of love's highs and lows.

After a four-year hiatus, Red Velvet makes a triumphant return with "Chill Kill," an album that's been eagerly awaited by fans and critics alike. This 33-minute masterpiece marks a significant comeback, showcasing their evolution during their time away.

BABYMONSTER's debut single 'Batter Up' fails to hit a home run for YG Entertainment, drawing criticism for its lack of originality despite the diverse and talented lineup.

In "THE FIRST TIME," released on November 10th, The Kid Laroi explores the tumultuous waves of romance with 'WHERE DO YOU SLEEP?' and considers the complexities of reigniting a past relationship in 'TOO MUCH'. Despite their effort, the tracks fall short, not quite achieving the profound exploration they set out for.

In "Drama," aespa's fourth mini-album, the group delivers a whirlwind 22 minutes of sonic experimentation, blending punchy electro-pop with elements of hip-hop across seven distinct tracks. Their latest release, "Drama," takes listeners on a daring journey, showcasing their robust vocal talents and mix of genres. But the question remains: do we need more drama?

Wyatt Flores delivers a heartland truth in his latest EP "Life Lessons," offering up a soul-stirring blend of raw confessionals and anthemic choruses that echo with the rhythm of lived experience. With haunting candor and irresistible hooks, tracks like "Orange Bottles" and "Astronaut" showcase Flores's uncanny ability to transform personal struggle into universal storytelling. "Life Lessons" is raw, reflective, and utterly resonant

"Heaven Knows" showcases PinkPantheress's progression from TikTok virality to a mature, eclectic artist, fusing genres from UK garage to drum-n-bass across a compact yet impactful 13 tracks. The record's energetic leap from online curiosity to enduring artistry is best encapsulated in the anthemic and flawless collaboration "Boy's a Liar Pt. 2" with Ice Spice, a vivid send-off that captures the essence of PinkPantheress’s musical and cultural ascendancy.