album reviews
Reviews of albums old and new from iconic artists and up and coming musicians alike.
Talking Drums to 21st-Century Parties: The History Behind Owanbe. Top Story - March 2025.
Parties Colorful, loud, and joyous. His music and the irreplaceably catchy slang made the term Owanbe a national one, being used to describe any large gathering, from weddings to birthdays to corporate events and literally everything in between. Over time, it evolved from being a specific reference to waist beads to a term that covered a whole party vibe, one teeming with life, color, and, of course, music.
By Rohitha Lanka11 months ago in Beat
From my Archives: Motorhead album Review
Back with another old review. As with the previous published archived review, Devildriver-Beast, it was originally published on the website misformusic.com. I wrote about a handful of reviews for the website until it became more trouble than it was worth. I was okay for a while with it not being a paying gig until it came too demanding. Instead of allowing me to request albums I wanted to work on, they started assigning them with a weekly deadline. On top of that the first album they assigned wasn't even close to the metal or rock genres I had signed up for. Until that point, it'd been fun way to gain some experience and score some free music. But I wasn't about to stress myself out for their benefit. So that's how that ended.
By Alexis M. Collazo11 months ago in Beat
Dirty Water Boy 2: Qstacks' Bold Rise in Rap & Hip-Hop
Qstacks is quickly establishing himself as a notable figure in the rap and hip-hop scenes. Known for his sharp lyricism, distinct flow, and authentic energy, he effortlessly combines the raw elements of street rap with captivating beats, showcasing his versatile artistry.
By mysoundMusic11 months ago in Beat
Classic Albums: Guerillas In Tha Mist
By 1990 west coast hip hop superstar Ice Cube had left his former powerhouse group NWA and began his solo career. He then co-founded a group known as Da Lench Mob, who were friends and acquaintances of his from his hometown of South Central Los Angeles. Da Lench Mob was made up of three members: J-Dee, Shorty and T-bone. As Cube’s new group of protégés Da Lench Mob began making appearances on Ice Cube first two solo albums Amerikkkas Most Wanted (1990), the E.P. that went with it, Kill At Will (1990), and Death Certificate (1991). By 1992 Cube and Da Lench Mob crafted the group’s first full length album Guerillas In Tha Mist and set the west coast hip hop scene on fire.
By Joe Patterson11 months ago in Beat
Playlist: Cove, coal, concrete
Palma Louca – The Cove Working from home is one of those topics guaranteed to get readers of tabloid newspapers foaming at the mouth. So it might be a bad idea to mention that Palma Louca’s most recent single, The Cove, owes much of its gentle vibe to band members quietly tinkering in their bedrooms. After all, if rock musicians are going to renounce debauchery and excess in favour of WFH, we really might be approaching the end times.
By Andy Potts11 months ago in Beat
Modern Blues Rocker Freemoor Offers Ode To Those Gone Too Soon With "Affliction"
Las Vegas based modern blues-rocker Freemoor is an artist on the rise. He’s been slugging it out in the clubs and music venues throughout the world for more than a decade. With the release of his latest single “Affliction”, he levels up his game with a soulful rock song that reaches deep inside as an homage to people who have fallen prey to an addiction at far to young an age.
By RockNRollBuddha12 months ago in Beat
