First Listen: New Releases for 16 February 2024
Artist : Heems and Lapgan Album : LAFANDAR Quick Thoughts : An early entry for rap album of the year, Heems (formerly of Das Racist) and Lapgan have one hell of a compelling little rap album here, equal parts irreverent and irresistable. Carries a lot of the early Das Racist vibes in a lot of ways, and it's absolutely worth checking out. Songs of Note : "I'm Pretty Cool," "Sri Lanka," "Baba Ganoush," "Bukayo Saka" Artist : Lime Garden Album : One More Thing Quick Thoughts : Lime Garden's brand of alt-indie always hits the mark, and I don't think this album is going to be the one to make me think otherwise. Tight songwriting with some certified bangers ("Nepotism (Baby)" is excellent), it's definitely going to fill that rock-shaped hole in your heart. Songs of Note : "Mother," "Nepotism (Baby)," "Pine," "It" Artist : Varsity Album : Souvenirs Quick Thoughts : More ...