Staff Recs: la fin.
Join WSN’s Arts Desk in celebrating some of this year’s artistic triumphs.
Julia Diorio, Alexa Donovan, Mick Gaw, Clara Scholl and Stephanie Wong
• December 4, 2023
Review: ‘Blanket’ is a lukewarm embrace of Kevin Abstract’s new style
The former Brockhampton rapper attempts to find his voice and reinvent himself in his first solo album after Brockhampton disbanded.
Alan Zhang, Contributing Writer
• November 15, 2023
Listen To This: 100 gecs teams up with Skrillex on ‘Torture Me’
Read about this week’s most notable singles by David Byrne, Caroline Polachek and more.
Yas Akdag, Ethan Beck, Paree Chopra and Holden Lay
• December 8, 2022
Review: Drowse’s ‘Wane into It’ is a beautifully textured meditation on loss
The Portland artist and producer experiments with indie rock and ambient electronic on his excellent fourth album.
Jack Solomon, Contributing Writer
• November 22, 2022
Review: ‘Changes’ elevates King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard’s discography
King Gizzard’s newest album takes on an existential perspective, and showcases the band’s robust musical ability.
Sandy Battulga, Staff Writer
• November 7, 2022
FLETCHER’s “Girl of my Dreams” takes listeners on a journey of self-love
Singer-songwriter FLETCHER’s debut album “Girl of my Dreams” is a collection of pop anthems that detail the artist’s journey from heartbreak to healing.
Lilia Gerstmyer, Contributing Writer
• October 4, 2022
Review: ‘Hold The Girl’ conveys vulnerability through an exhilarating electropop soundscape
Singer-songwriter Rina Sawayama’s sophomore studio album explores new emotional territory through upbeat dance tracks and compelling power ballads.
Candace Patrick, Staff Writer
• September 26, 2022
Review: Ari Lennox navigates relationships and self-love in ‘age/sex/location’
The singer’s sophomore album combines R&B and neo-soul influences to explore the complexity of love in today’s age.
Paree Chopra, Staff Writer
• September 21, 2022
Listen to This: After countless breakup songs, Lauv is finally back in love
Read about this week’s most notable singles by Maggie Rogers, Noah Cyrus and more.
Yas Akdag, Paree Chopra and Candace Patrick
• April 14, 2022
Q&A: Claud takes bedroom pop out of the bedroom and on a national tour
Calling in from the road, the artist spoke about getting signed, their debut album “Super Monster” and their favorite deli order.
Yas Akdag, Music Editor
• March 28, 2022
This Valentine’s Day, listen to a breakup album
If you’re bitter about being alone on Valentine’s Day, check out the breakup albums we rounded up so you didn’t have to.
Yas Akdag, Isabella Armus, Valentina Arrieta, Ethan Beck, Paree Chopra, Sarah John, Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer and Jack Solomon
• February 14, 2022
Review: ‘Valentine’ is a dynamic move forward for Snail Mail
On her sophomore album, the indie-rock artist explores love and heartbreak with a more expansive palette.
Jack Solomon, Contributing Writer
• November 15, 2021
Dharma Niles, News Editor • December 3, 2024
Steven Wang, Staff Writer • December 3, 2024
Leo Field, Staff Writer • December 3, 2024
Katie Liao, Staff Writer • December 3, 2024
Christobelle Rudes, Contributing Writer • December 3, 2024