2. Car Seat Headrest, “Teens of Denial” “Teens Of Denial” is a particularly ambitious album from Will Toledo’s band Car Seat Headrest. Its twelve tracks cover over 70 minutes with multiple tracks on the release exceeding eight minutes in length, yet despite this,...

4. Kanye West, “The Life Of Pablo” Kanye West’s seventh solo studio album is his messiest yet. “TLOP” is scattered, cluttered, mixed, confusing and ultimately a musical achievement. This release lists over 35 producers as collaborators on it’s massive 20 song track...

6. Pinegrove, “Cardinal This group from Montclair, New Jersey came out of left field for me in 2016, and quite honestly, I was unsure about this release at first. Boy, oh boy, did it grow on me. Pinegrove is described on many music sites as Alt-Country but I’d argue this...

8. Danny Brown, "Atrocity Exhibition" It would have been easy for Danny Brown to release an album filled with party songs and bangers to appease the wider audience he gained after “Old.” Yet Brown did what all great artists do and chose to innovate and expand upon his...

2016 was a wild year in the world of music, and while it had its fair share of disappointments, it also gave us a lot of wonderful, transformative and engaging music ranging from genres across the musical spectrum. Because of this, finding my own personal top 10 albums from the...

From motivating people to exercise longer in the gym to helping someone relax after a stressful day, music plays a huge role in everyday life. As years have gone by, technology has progressed and the use of it has increased. We now live in a digital age where music is accessible...

After being discovered on YouTube for their covers of popular songs, Karmin, Shawn Mendes, Justin Bieber, Tori Kelly, Austin Mahone, Cody Simpson, and 5 Seconds of Summer are just a few of the famous artists that have YouTube to thank for their rising success. Included below...

One of the most interesting group of singers I’ve ever heard is the country accapella group Home Free. You may think, “Country! Eww, I hate country music!” but you don’t have to love country to listen to this group, which has a unique, fun vibe that can appeal to everyone. Like...

Acapella royalty Pentatonix has recently announced their next album will feature completely original material. This is a smart move in my opinion; it will help to more permanently establish themselves as serious, independent musicians. Several years ago, the acapella group...

With midterms in full swing and spring break on the horizon, you may find yourself struggling to focus. I find that listening to music while working helps to block out distractions and keep my attention on my work. But what kind of music should you listen to? Many people would...