Album review: Chilombo by Jhene Aiko
Chilombo Jhene Aiko Def Jam Recordings Score: B- If you’re looking for something to vibe out to on a chill day off, consider listening to Jhene Aikos’ recently released album, Chilombo. The 20 track...
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Album review: Perfectionism by Hotel Mira
Perfectionism Hotel Mira Light Organ Records Score: B+ Perfectionism is the first album I’ve heard from Canadian band Hotel Mira, formerly known as JPSNGRLS. My first impression? They’re 2020s answer and salvation to the...
Album review: Hold It Together by JP Saxe
Hold It Together JP Saxe Arista Records Score: B- When I first listened to Hold It Together, I wasn’t the biggest fan. I had high expectations after hearing the single he released, ‘If the...
Album review: We’re New Again by Gil Scott-Heron, Makaya McCraven
Gil Scott-Heron, Makaya McCraven We’re New Again XL Recordings Score: A Shortly before his death, Gil Scott-Heron gave an interview to the New Yorker about his latest album, I’m New Here. The album –...
Album review: CHICKABOOM! by Tami Neilson
Tami Neilson CHICKABOOM! Outside Music Score: A- Canadian born, New Zealander Tami Neilson has returned with her latest album, CHICKABOOM!. While nominally a country artist, Neilson’s sound has less in common with what you’d...
Album review: Nightfall by Little Big Town
Little Big Town Nightfall Capitol Records Nashville Score: A Nearly every Albertan can agree that the recent deep freeze has left everyone seeking warmth. Released on Jan. 17, Little Big Town’s Nightfall is the...
Album review: ~how i’m feeling~ by Lauv
Lauv ~how i’m feeling~ AWAL Score: A- Lauv will get you in your feelings with ~how i’m feeling~. True to Millennial and Gen Z fashion, this album perfectly exemplifies emotions we can’t express. Compiled...
Album review: No Saints Loading by Manila Grey
Manila Grey No Saints Loading Chaos Club Digital Score: C When I discovered hip-hop duo Manila Grey, I was thrilled. As a Filipino-Canadian myself, it was nice to have a relation to an artist....
Road to riches: Local rapper Yung Dudi storms Calgary’s music scene
By Kemi Omorogbe, Contributor If you want to introduce yourself to new rap music this year, Calgary’s upcoming artists have got you covered. A former aspiring basketball player turned rapper, David Mabu, also known...
Album review: JESUS IS KING by Kanye West
Kanye West JESUS IS KING Def Jam Score: B+ I remembered what the day was like when JESUS IS KING dropped. It was a somewhat chilly morning. I just woke up and I was...
