On ‘UMIBŌZU,’ Blackchai embodies the spirit of the great New York rappers before him
The New York rapper’s latest EP is menacing and tumultuous, with occasional, evanescent moments...
‘I AM THE FEMALE WEEZY’ is another Hester Valentine album in spirit and sound
The Bronx rapper and producer continues to lean into chaos with high-energy raps and...
On ‘Thy Flesh Consumed,’ Imp keeps Fendi Pendergrass alive in sound
The second collaborative album between the Atlanta-based artists is a communion across life and...
Dexter Fizz burns red-hot with fevered edge on ‘Head Caught Fire’
The Maryland rapper's latest album is a window into a restless, contemplative mind at...
Interview with Imani Nichele: the poet and artist who’s becoming, not arriving
"My only job in this life is to be open to everything I'm supposed...
In The Crowd: Malik Elijah’s Vintage Nostalgia (with Rilla Force, Caso, Swooli, Clark D)
While The Rockwell wasn’t an ideal venue, we still relished basking in a public...
Mary Sue and the Clementi Sound Appreciation Club question everything on ‘Porcelain Shield, Paper Sword’
Defying categorization at every turn, the collaborative album pushes forward, exploring and experimenting.
Everything is Psychedelic defy definition throughout ‘The Beautiful Malaise’
The UK duo’s daring debut album could only have emerged from the depths of...
Interview: shemar is undeniable on ’emerge “n” see’
"It’s not a happy album, but it's a go outside ass album."
B L A C K I E claims their rightful crown as the ‘Noise God’
The Houston underground cult legend's latest album is a cathartic outlet for anyone who...
On ‘What A Life 2,’ JUNE! finds beauty in despair
The Charlotte-based artist and producer embodies a scepter of hope for an apocalyptic, dread-heavy...
In the Crowd: Rap Show! at vinyl index (NAHreally, Wave Generators, Esh & the Isolations, LDER)
The community this store has curated is constantly supportive, drawing massive crowds for a...
RLX and LOMAN’s ‘Madon’’ is the sound of resilience
The Massachusetts-based duo crafted a rap album blending East Coast grit with modern sensibilities.
Interview with Seigfried Komidashi: the visionary artist who is an amalgation of his past, present, and future
“My musical identity is a chaotic patchwork of different points of reference… a way...
Who’s the realest in the rap game, if not CENSORED dialogue?
The compelling rapper who doesn’t have to flex her authenticity’s latest album, 'Pyrex Housecat,'...
LOMAN channels hazy, nighttime ambience on ‘Notturno’
The Cambridge-based beatmaker's latest EP is another example showcasing he cares and is proud...
On ‘bluendgrene,’ (a.t.c.) goes from despair to rebirth
The Virginia Beach-based artist’s debut EP is sonically rooted in an era of classic...
In “angelo is tired,” Angelo Mota proves the art of being tired but still turnt
In his latest album, the New Jersey rapper transcends his typical role as a...
PeaceRussie shows love to three women rappers on ‘Glorious Stallions’
By adding more heft and color, the Maryland-based producer dismisses the claims that female...
According to ‘Rollercoaster,’ it’s Cadence Weapon vs. the internet
On his latest hyper pop-inspired release, the Ontario-based rapper speaks computer language and discusses...
Interview: Meet Fatboi Sharif, the rising emcee turning his nightmares into psychedelic rap grooves
"They’ll remember me as a rapper who inspired the next generation of writers to...
Interview with Chester Watson: Documenting memories through a decade’s worth of music
"I want people to hear what I have to say, live with that, and...
On ‘Casper’s Glove,’ Mary Sue balances delicate hope against harsh truth and past trauma
Catchy and disorienting, energetic yet lethargic, luscious and mystifying but proudly lo-fi, delivered nonchalantly...
She-Nut’s ‘Demarcation’ directly confronts the demons of the Black community
The New Orleans-based artist is the latest in a long line of trans creatives...
‘Fiction Prediction’ is dystopian futurism according to Planet B
To listen to a punk project is to listen to a dystopian future spat...
‘THE SOUND THAT TREES MAKE’ is kJADE’s masterclass in self-assurance
The Phoenix-based multimedia artist’s debut album sounds almost like it was left outside for...
Interview with Freddy Stone: the genuine man behind tomfoolery raps
"I share more on this album than I do just chilling with even my...
World, meet Chloe Hotline! Again!
'Soulja Rags & C2W Tags' highlights what the Cincinnati rapper and producer can do...
Timi O offers timeless life lessons on ‘Clouds Look Like Mountains From Above’
Leave feeling lighter and level-headed after dipping your toes into the rapper's musical realm.
Cain Culto’s ‘O ω O’ brews trouble with a side of social commentary
Juggling afrobeat and electronic with equal ease, Cain Culto's refusal to be stereotyped takes...
Meet Tyler Major, producer, freestyler, and jazzcat
The Georgia-based artist is your new go-to for a fleeting, introspective balance of psychedelic...
H31R offers refuge from the madness outside with ‘HeadSpace’
The East Coast duo's latest album proves they can easily revitalize the sound of...
On ‘Alchemy,’ Jay Cinema and Chow convert complex feelings into sonic mastery
The East Coast duo is back with a project that drags the grimy depths...
Demahjiae delivers a trio of mellow rap tracks with ‘Jesus Take the Wheel’
The latest project continues the Oakland-based artist's enduring sound made by floaty, sparse samples,...
Blu and Roy Royal are slick and soulful on ‘Royal Blu’
The Los Angeles-based duo takes listeners to church from the moment they hit play...
Interview: Pink Navel is a nerd, just like everyone else
We spoke to Pink Navel about going on tour with Open Mike Eagle, collaborating...
Disorienting energy is at the root of FELIX!’s latest project, ‘PLEASE DON’T STEAL MY CLOTHES’
His outfits, his lyrics, his beat selection, his style bear the marks of an...
AJ Suede gets nerdy atop steel tipped dove’s diverse production on ‘Reoccurring Characters’
The duo's latest project maintains an emotional cohesion—an odd mood lingering somewhere between doom...
‘Asiatique Black Wizard Lily Funk’ is R.A.P. Ferreira’s latest handcrafted poetic project
Released on his label, Ruby Yacht, the rapper is growing his community while pushing...
