Lucy Shanker
Articles by Lucy Shanker
Artist of the Month beabadoobee Unleashes the Raw and Gutting Fake It Flowers: Review
The London-based musician channels Dolores O'Riordan, Alanis Morissette with powerful pop punk songs.
by Lucy Shanker
on October 16, 2020, 2:05pm
Sylvan Esso Share a Mystical Partnership on Free Love: Review
The North Carolina-based duo deliver a stunning album that grapples with the existential.
on September 28, 2020, 12:00am
Artist of the Month Awich's Partition EP Flaunts the Rapper's Talent and Resolve: Review
The rising Okinawan artist unleashes her entire being into these bold and commanding new songs.
on August 21, 2020, 12:00am
Artist of the Month 070 Shake on Poetry, Overcoming Doubt, and Her Love of Quentin Tarantino
The 22-year-old hip-hop artist has made the leap from feature to main attraction in record time.
on January 20, 2020, 12:00am
Album Review: 070 Shake Is Fueled by Emotion on Debut Modus Vivendi
After working with some of the biggest names in music, 070 is forging her own path
on January 17, 2020, 12:30pm
Album Review: Doja Cat Scratches at Her Potential on the Mixed Hot Pink
Further proof that talent and a knack for going viral don't necessarily translate into a purrrfect record.
on November 16, 2019, 10:42am
Album Review: Danny Brown Cleans Up Nicely on the Matured uknowwhatimsayin¿
The oddball rapper's sleek, new image is reflected in the aesthetic shift on his new record.
Album Review: Brittany Howard Leads a Spiritual and Sonic Revival on Jaime
The Alabama Shakes frontwoman loses none of the magic stepping out on her own as a solo artist.
on September 25, 2019, 5:02am
Remembering Mac Miller Through 10 Unforgettable Deep Cuts
Lesser-known gems that go straight to the heart of the beloved late hip-hop artist.
Album Review: Young Thug Shines on Lighthearted Debut So Much Fun
The Atlanta trap god rarely hits a dull spot across 19 feature-heavy tracks.
on August 21, 2019, 2:09pm
Album Review: Chance the Rapper Grapples with Adult Life on Long-Awaited The Big Day
The Chicago native never quite connects with songs about fatherhood, God, and marriage.
on July 30, 2019, 3:46pm
Album Review: Ed Sheeran Fumbles on the Star-Studded No. 6 Collaborations Project
All the guest artists in the world only distract Sheeran from finding his own authentic voice.
on July 19, 2019, 7:58am