The Underground Sound of Emerson College
Design by Anna Brody By eleniz cary From Orlando, Florida, producer, rapper, and songwriter Isaiah Falls preaches the sentiment of indulgence in his newest EP, Lucky You. The first track, “Brown Sugah,” featuring SiR, exists as a melodic translation of fine silk, persuading listeners to give themselves up to their guilty pleasures. The intro is…
Design by Diego Gonzalez By BRyannah Basil While gearing up to release deluxe versions of their respective albums, it’s no surprise that Oklou and FKA Twigs inevitably joined forces. On the ambient-electronic track with synths that swell as the song advances, both artists question if the light at the end of the tunnel is enough…
Design by Addy Russel By Avery Piazza After reflecting upon what’s been missing in life since 2023, I’ve realized it’s the lack of post-punk slam poetry over percussive bass and distorted guitar. This hole has been filled by the release of Dry Cleaning’s new single “Hit My Head All Day,” a preface to their new…
Graphic by Izzie Claudio By Ana Achata The Chicago-based band Sharp Pins is releasing their next album, Balloon Balloon Balloon November 21st, and have treated us to a single two months in advance. “I Don’t Have The Heart” is a beautiful throwback to the ‘70s, with a sound similar to that of The Flamin’ Groovies…
Beyond the world of Rey’s discography, the song doesn’t drip with certain memorability.
Rae’s control over her breathy coos mean that she can sound sad and sexy and elated all at once: all the feelings pop music should make you feel.
The two songs echo the pop, trip-hop, and heavier electronic essence of their sophomore album, Submarine, while introducing new synth sounds and chord elements.
“Delete Ya” singles out that broken piece, calling out to anyone who has uttered the sentence: “I wish we never met.”
“Butterfly” is a parody of pop. Sanitized to oblivion. It tries its darndest to be an earworm, another TikTok audio that will blow up like the rest, but alas.