Reviews
photo by 8-Bit Photography
Mir.I.Am Unites Lena Jackson, Jooselord, TAGEM, and 2FLY KNG for Scorching "Black AF" Cypher
“It is an artist’s duty to reflect the times,” says the Nina Simone quote at the beginning of the video, and the four MCs do that with righteous fury and uncompromising candor. Read more
Aug. 03, 2020
photo by Areon Mobasher
Triangle First: The Towering "I'll Be Fine" Proves XOXOK's "Right On" Was No Fluke
Keenan Jenkins's pair of atmospheric soul singles this year are clearly forming the foundation of a phenomenal album. Read more
Jul. 31, 2020
photo by Linus
Triangle First: Pat Junior's New Musical Diary Begins with Insight and Passion on "Take 10 (Freestyle)"
The Raleigh hip-hop polymath’s mind turns to issues including cultural appropriation and mental health on this spontaneous but polished production. Read more
Jul. 30, 2020
Photo by Kendall Atwater
Wye Oak Is Seasoned, But "No Horizon" Sounds Like They’re Just Getting Started
The Durham duo's thrilling collaboration with the Brooklyn Youth Chorus, long in the making, comes out July 31. Read more
Jul. 29, 2020
Pierce Freelon’s Daughter Almost Steals the Show on "D.A.D."
Stella is the shining star of Freelon's new "family album," the perfect soundtrack for long family road trips. Read more
Jul. 29, 2020
Intimate, Inventive Songwriting Drives Libby Rodenbough’s Long-Awaited Solo Debut, “Spectacle of Love”
"Spectacle" is less a solo venture than Rodenbough surrounding herself with a different musical family, guiding them with spectacular results. Read more
Jul. 22, 2020
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Manhole’s “Piss on My Heart” Uses Found Sound to Highlight the Plunders of Capitalism
The project, a dizzying 17-minute sound collage by Durham’s Mimi Luse, explores the relationship between source and sound. Read more
Jul. 22, 2020
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