ScHoolboy Q, Blue Lips: REVIEW
“The ‘Collard Greens’ rapper’s latest is a steadier diet of seasoned gangsta soul.”
“The ‘Collard Greens’ rapper’s latest is a steadier diet of seasoned gangsta soul.”
“Gulfer deliver a knockout of an LP that tests their pop songwriting chops while not sacrificing too much of what made them stand out in this sometimes crowded Montreal scene to start with.”
The music video for the second collaboration between the Montreal singer-songwriter and Lithuanian rock star was shot in New York City.
Despite some shadows cast on the local music scene late this year, Montreal was fertile ground for fantastic songs in 2023.
“Some grand, sweeping strings and old-timey pianos are all over this LP, while frontman Lukie Lovechild sings a bit like if Matt Berninger of the National modelled his songwriting style more closely to that of Bruce Springsteen.”
“Population II are intricately aligned musicians, first and foremost, who have made a pact to explore their ranges of skill and influence through the prismatic lens of old school garage rock, and let the listener decide what it all really means.”
“Aesop Rock once again outdoes himself on production and lyrical composition alike, as only a select few artists with comparable longevity manage.”
“Though his debut was a monumentally daunting act to follow, Lahai is a considerable artistic step forward for Sampha.”
“The British singer-songwriter’s sophomore LP sees her attempting to make a more expansive and mature album than her debut, five years later.”
“The first album in a decade for the Icelandic band, who continue to make truly sweeping, gorgeous and grandiose music like it’s nothing at all.”