Review of 'Music' by Playboi Carti

 

Carti has released Music. Is it worth the 5 year wait?

BEST AND WORST NEW TRACKS OF THE FORTNIGHT 18/04/2025: Billy Woods, Igorrr, Lana Del Rey and more…

I’ve had an ear infection for the last two weeks (I blame it on that new Playboi Carti album – which I will be reviewing soon). I haven’t been able to hear out of one ear, which isn’t convenient if you’re a music blogger. But the following songs were still beautiful/crazy enough to leave an impression. Artists featured this week include Spacey Jane, Jai’len Josey, Billy Woods, Igorrr, Frank Dambra, Restless Mosaic, Bleeth and Lana del Rey.

BEST AND WORST NEW TRACKS OF THE FORTNIGHT 04/04/2025: Little Simz, Black Country New Road, Bedridden and more…

It’s actually been three weeks since my last roundup. In that time, a lot of new music has dropped! I could have added a few tracks to this, but I’ve tried to keep it succinct. Artists featured include Little Simz, Black Country, New Road, Bedridden, Sleigh Bells, Oswald Slain, Grete, Derya Yildirim & Grup Simsek and Ye.

Review of 'Cowards' by Squid

Squid deliver more squirming art rock tunes – this time with more grisly subject matter.

BEST AND WORST NEW TRACKS OF THE FORTNIGHT 14/03/2025: Lil Nas X, OK Go, Doechii and more…

This week features dynamic rapping from Lil Nas X, a mind-blowing music video from OK Go, and an unusual sampling decision from Doechii. Other artists featured below include Feeble Little Horse, Bedridden, Total F*cking Darkness, Blue Capricorn and Gianni Goblin.

BEST AND WORST NEW TRACKS OF THE FORTNIGHT 28/02/2025: J Cole, Sleigh Bells, Yung Lean and more…

This week features rap verses about the danger of AI and bubblegum metal tributes to dead dogs. Artists featured this week include J Cole, Sleigh Bells, Mark Pritchard & Thom Yorke, Tombstones In Their Eyes, Yung Lean and Fontaines DC.

Review of 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' by The Weeknd

Hurry Up Tomorrow is another lengthy 80s-flavoured synthpop album. It’s also The Weeknd’s final album.

BEST AND WORST NEW TRACKS OF THE FORTNIGHT 14/02/2025: Black Country, New Road, JPEGMAFIA, Lady Gaga and more…

It’s Valentine’s Day, but don’t expect any love songs. It’s mostly loud and unhinged stuff. Artists featured this week include Black Country, New Road (all one band), JPEGMAFIA, Courting, Ecce Shnak, Idioteque and Lady Gaga…

BEST AND WORST NEW TRACKS OF THE MONTH 31/01/2025: FKA Twigs, Meat Wave, Papa Roach and more…

It’s my first track roundup of 2025. I’ve got a whole month to catch up on. Plus there are a few stray tracks from 2024 that I’ve decided to include. Artists featured include FKA Twigs, Meat Wave, Brijean, miso808, Ensemble 1, Sam T, Suki Summer, Papa Roach and Sexyy Red & Bruno Mars.