“Hall of Fame,” the sophomore album release by rapper Big Sean, was overshadowed by the buzz created by “Control,” a heavily criticized track left off the album but leaked online prior to its release. Featuring a verse by Kendrick Lamar, which sent rappers across the country crying foul after their names were called out —or in some cases not called out — by Lamar in regard to … [Read more...] about Detroit’s finest shares uplifting album
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Arcade Fire showcases reflection on new album
Indie music has acquired a certain connotation, be it the expectation of an unconventional sound that is becoming the norm or commercially relevant irrelevance manufactured by fame-hating artists seeking unbridled fame. As a departure from the mainstream created by artists who eschewed the A-list for the comfort of the B and C crowds, the core of indie music has become elusive … [Read more...] about Arcade Fire showcases reflection on new album
Indians' album travels 'Somewhere Else'
Multi-talented musical virtuoso Sorren Lokke Juul, who performs under the moniker Indians, releases his first full-length studio album “Somewhere Else” Jan. 29, with all the bittersweet angelic melancholy of established indie artists like Bon Iver and Iron & Wine. Indians’ sound is difficult to pinpoint, but it’s a sweet amalgamation of indie folk with flavors of synth … [Read more...] about Indians' album travels 'Somewhere Else'