Album Reviews

Reviews of the latest albums from rising and popular musicians in pop, alternative, hip hop, electronic, and every genre in between.

  • Katie Tupper’s ‘Greyhound’ Finds Beauty in the Chase
    It’s a rarity when a debut album is released and sounds like an artist already fully formed, but that’s exactly what you get with Katie Tupper’s debut album, “Greyhound.” Blending prairie-born folk, modern R&B, and smoky soul, the record unfolds like a series of late-night conversations.  Tupper doesn’t rush you into “Greyhound.” The opening track,…
  • Eight Years Later: A$AP Rocky Chooses Artistry Over Chart Dominance with “Don’t Be Dumb”
    At long last, A$AP Rocky’s newest album, “Don’t Be Dumb” arrives under the weight of nearly eight years of anticipation, and rather than chasing the sound that first brought him to mainstream dominance, he leans heavily into experimentation. The result is a project that prioritizes atmosphere, aesthetic ambition, and artistic identity over chart-driven urgency. It’s…
  • It’s Not That Deep – And Somehow, It Is : Demi Lovato Releases New Album
    After a decade-spanning ride through the entertainment industry, Grammy-nominated pop powerhouse Demi Lovato has come to one conclusion: It’s Not That Deep. Her ninth studio album, It’s Not That Deep, is the perfect combination of club classics and cultivated confidence; it’s here, in the pulsing euphoria of the dance floor, where Lovato shines brighter than…
  • Amanda Shires Finds Her Fire on ‘Nobody’s Girl,’ and Brings It to the ‘Silver Deliverer Tour’
    When Amanda Shires hits the stage at Boston’s Roadrunner this Sunday, she’ll be bringing some new material with her. Nobody’s Girl, released just last month, is a sweeping, emotionally charged album that shows Shires at her most honest. The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and fiddle virtuoso joins pop duo Aly & AJ as the direct support…
  • Molly Grace’s ‘Blush’ is Playful, Pleasing, and Certifiably Pop
    On September 26th, breakout pop star Molly Grace released her highly anticipated debut full-length record, Blush. Recorded between Nashville and Los Angeles, the album arrives on the heels of a highly successful year, with the release of her viral single “F.E.M.M.E.” and her extensive touring across the country. As she bopped across the country on…
  • From ‘Sincerely,’ to ‘Sincerely: P.S.’— Kali Uchis is Intimacy Personified
    When Kali Uchis released Sincerely in May 2025, it felt like a diary came to life — to herself, her late mother, and the new life she brought into the world as a first-time mom. The album was soft, reflective, and steeped in grief and renewal. Now, just months later, Sincerely: P.S. arrives as a…
  • Taylor Swift is Reaching New Heights with “The Life of a Showgirl”
    Break out your glitter gel pens and make those friendship bracelets – the 12th album by global pop superstar Taylor Swift is sexier, shinier, and more fun than ever. Fans of Swift are accustomed to her deeply stylistic storytelling; every song acts as its own mini universe, dragging fans headfirst, fearless into a sonic landscape…
  • REVIEW: Olivia Dean Has Mastered “The Art of Loving”
    In a world lacking love, how do we master the art of loving? Olivia Dean seems to have cracked the code. With her latest album, “The Art of Loving,” Dean explores love in all of its varying forms. Take “Baby Steps,” for example. The heartbreak hit acts as a post-mortem for a long-term relationship, figuring…
  • Justin Bieber’s ‘SWAG II’: A Tribute to Love and Family
    Mastering the mix of house music and heartwarming hits, Justin Bieber has once again proven his star power with his surprise release, SWAG II. “MOTHER IN YOU,” a vulnerable track about his son, Jack Blues, caught me by surprise; the internet discourse regarding Justin and his wife, Hailey Bieber (nee Baldwin) is loud, and, often…
  • ‘Man’s Best Friend’ Album Review: Sabrina Carpenter Matches Vulnerability with Provocative Pop
    Sabrina Carpenter may not be man’s best friend, but when it comes to creating music that feels fun, relatable, and undeniably catchy, she might just be yours. Her new album, Man’s Best Friend, solidifies her place as pop’s reigning princess, while showing just how in touch she is with the nuances of both romance and…