Almost three years ago I wrote a piece about what I considered to be the “New Wave of American Darkness,” which outlined a thesis that we were hitting a sort of renaissance for American black metal. This, of course, opened my inbox to a deluge… Read More »The Next Wave of American Darkness: A Look at USBM’s Best New Bands
Tampa Bay Rays outlook after trading Starting Pitcher Aaron Civale to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for infield prospect Gregory Barrios. With the Rays expecting a handful of injured pitchers to return soon, they are gaining long-term value with this trade. View the Tampa Bay… Read More »Rays Outlook: Aaron Civale Out; Gregory Barrios In
Rookie group VVUP have a mixed batting average so for, often let down by the production fueling their songs. They’re back with a summer single today, and that instantly perks up my attention. Sadly, Ain’t Nobody (에인트 노바디) hinges on many overused musical and conceptual… Read More »Song Review: VVUP – Ain’t Nobody
Milwaukee Bucks outlook after agreeing to a one-year, $4.5M contract with Forward Taurean Prince. The signing reunites Prince with coach Darvin Ham, who he played under in Los Angeles, gaining significant minutes. View the Milwaukee Bucks Team Outlook The post Bucks Outlook: F Taurean Prince… Read More »Bucks Outlook: F Taurean Prince Signed for 1 Year
It’s pretty ballsy to name your single “Hot Mess,” essentially teeing up critics and naysayers if the song is anything less than amazing. But if we’re speaking of “amazing,” aespa already have a super solid track record. And with Supernova‘s incredible chart dominance this spring,… Read More »Song Review: aespa – Hot Mess