EP Review

Every so often, an EP comes along that just “becomes” a story. Not in the lazy, “let’s throw in some skits and call it a concept album” way, but in the way that grips you by the collar and drags you headfirst into a fully realized world. NOSTALGIA does exactly that. It doesn’t just evoke […]

Just by the title of “Industry Ready”, you will want to know what’s up with this record and what The Black Abstract has been cooking to put it all together. Consisting of six unforgettable hip-hop tracks, collaborations from other artists, and the genius within the songwriting, you wouldn’t want to miss out. “Intro”, the first

With every track earning its head-bob-worthy title, this whole EP is guaranteed to put you in a good mood all-in-all. It’s as if Amir Madani Rascado woke up on the right side of the bed, getting into the studio with a smile on his face to make this record possible. The title track of “Funky

AI makes diss tracks now? Let’s talk about Gnominem (Satirical Diss) by Sasha Prime. This is a track that exists at the strange intersection of battle rap, artificial intelligence, and what I can only assume is some kind of elaborate performance art. If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if a computer tried to start

Mid Life Crisis Paul McCartney (Rick’s Version) consists of two tracks, and it’s guaranteed to put you in a whirlwind of sound once you give it a shot. Ravetank seemingly aims to engage audiences through what they can offer through reverberating rhythms and their distinct ambience. For the first track of the same name, the

Xavior Black is not here to make music for easy listening. On his newest release, Meditations & Dreams is a collection of tracks that simply refuses to sit quietly in the background—it’s here to get right up in your face, maybe shake your shoulders a bit as the lush instrumentation perks your ears up and

Unloading and sharing feelings, emotions, and memories through music is a beautiful thing, and Kiran’s debut EP is a perfect example of that. Curated with heavy influences of R&B, “Memories in the Backseat”, despite its soft and mellow upbringing, offers a high-powered emotional drive and vocal skill; a clear product of the support given to

Gear up, because Transcending Into the Unknown’s EP will take you on a literal journey of music and quite possibly imagery as you navigate through the songs. The moments after pressing play feels like the uncertainty and excitement of going on a trip to a destination you’re unfamiliar with. “Winternight” consists of mellow, tame instrumentals

Album photos by Steve Pyke With the influence and combination of different genres, Naylor Stone makes his mark and shows what he’s all about through his EP, “The Game of They”. Needless to say, it was a real treat to listen to, as all six tracks have high chances of getting engraved in your mind

Holding a great amount of passion and meaning in just three tracks, this EP in all its sensual, mellow, melodic glory, ensures that listeners will not only have a good time sound-wise, but also a sense of empowerment and newfound strength. Claire Tonna’s vocals contain so much depth and emotion with every line she sings,