Music Reviews

Music review: Robin Thicke "4 The Rest of My Life"

Natasha Shankar — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:06:00 -0700

Robin Thicke is back to his old ways with his sizzling single, which has our computer screens fogging up from its heat.

Music review: Kanye West "New Slaves"

Natasha Shankar — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:45:00 -0700

He is, after all, the guy who said former President George W. Bush doesn't care about black people. So is anyone surprised Kanye has found another pressing issue to expose? That would be a no.

Music review: Emblem3 "Chloe (You're The One I Want)"

Natasha Shankar — Thu, 16 May 2013 08:46:00 -0700

Sporting yet another positive message, California-cool and laid-back trio Emblem3 melts our hearts with their charming single "Chloe ".

Music review: LL Cool J Authentic

Leigh Ann Dolan — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:00:00 -0700

LL Cool J's last studio album was released five years ago. Now, the NCIS: Los Angeles star is back in front of the mike with his smooth lyrical style on his new album, Authentic.

Music review: Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull "Live It Up"

Natasha Shankar — Tue, 14 May 2013 08:40:00 -0700

Pairing up for yet a third time, Jennifer Lopez and "Mr. International" Pitbull collaborate for a new single and try to strike when the iron is hot.

Music review: Lauryn Hill "Neurotic Society" (Compulsory Mix)

Natasha Shankar — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:03:00 -0700

Lauryn Hill releases a new track and proves yet again that she's not afraid of authority.

Music review: Chris Brown "I Can't Win"

Natasha Shankar — Tue, 07 May 2013 07:15:00 -0700

Chris Brown debuted this introspective track that highlights the pitfalls of a dwindling relationship. It doesn't take a genius to guess who this is about...

Music review: Mariah Carey and Miguel "#Beautiful"

Leigh Ann Dolan — Mon, 06 May 2013 11:01:00 -0700

Mariah Carey's new song, "#Beautiful" could just be the comeback we all were waiting for.

Music review: Daft Punk feat. Pharrell "Get Lucky"

Natasha Shankar — Thu, 02 May 2013 06:58:00 -0700

Daft Punk is back and bigger than ever with "Get Lucky," which is only a taste of what's to come for their momentous album release this May.

Music Review: Fitz and the Tantrums More Than Just a Dream

Leigh Ann Dolan — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:03:00 -0700

L.A. indie-pop band Fitz and the Tantrums is about to release its sophomore effort More Than Just a Dream — and oh, what an effort it is!

Music review: Imagine Dragons "Ready Aim Fire"

Natasha Shankar — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:46:00 -0700

With a soundtrack that does justice to the action-packed flick Iron Man 3, Imagine Dragons' "Ready Aim Fire" achieves what it set out to do.

Born Ruffians emerge with mature new album Birthmarks

Kristine Cannon — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:04:00 -0700

This Toronto-native trio-turned-foursome has quite the story to tell — one of ups and downs, rocky relationships and eventual growth and rebirth, with the latter evident in their new album “Birthmarks.”

Music review: Brad Paisley "Beat This Summer"

Natasha Shankar — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:48:00 -0700

This less controversial single from Brad Paisley's album "Wheelhouse" proves to be a beaming summer anthem that raises spirits and appreciation for childhood love.

Music review: Jessie Ware "Taking In Water"

Natasha Shankar — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:31:00 -0700

This late 20s singer is heading straight to the Top 10 if she keeps up her modern take on soulful R&B. Her captivating sound is apparent in her track "Taking In Water."

Music review: Vicci Martinez feat. CeeLo Green "Come Along"

Natasha Shankar — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:12:00 -0700

The Voice has raged onward, showing no mercy to the competition. It has cultivated budding talent into stars like Vicci Martinez, and as a product of Team CeeLo Green, she's making moves so that she can be here to stay.

Music review: Paramore "Hate To See Your Heart Break"

Natasha Shankar — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:50:00 -0700

The internet is abuzz with comments dissecting the punky-pop band's new sound for the self-titled album release — but the jury is still out if this is a good or bad development. Our favorite track, however, is definitely a winner!

Music Review: Psy's "Gentleman"

Leigh Ann Dolan — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:20:00 -0700

Psy took the world by storm with his hit "Gangnam Style." Can lightening strike twice for the K-pop singer?

Music review: Fall Out Boy Save Rock and Roll

Leigh Ann Dolan — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 06:48:00 -0700

They've taken a three-year hiatus, but now Fall Out Boy is back with a newer, harder sound. Oh, what a difference those years have made.

Music review: Ray J "I Hit It First"

Natasha Shankar — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 05:50:00 -0700

In a diss that we all know goes out to ex Kim Kardashian, Ray J debuted the single "I Hit It First", and everyone's talking about it.

Music review: M83 feat. Susanne Sundfør "Oblivion"

Natasha Shankar — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 07:16:00 -0700

The soundtrack for the upcoming sci-fi flick Oblivion has been released, and the title track is out of this world.

Music review: 30 Seconds to Mars "Up in the Air"

Natasha Shankar — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 07:23:00 -0700

The band 30 Seconds to Mars is out with new single "Up in the Air", and the single literally skyrocketed into the record books.