Category: Vinyl Recommends
RELEASE RECAP: Best New Music of February, 2024
February was an incredible month for new music—here are some new releases that Vinyl Mag LOVED last month! SZA, “Saturn“ SZA teased us at the Grammys with this single, as she performed “Saturn” live, leaving us shocked at how mesmerizing she sounded. Then, she released it the next week, and it took us by storm….
Score Soundtracks For Your Whimsical Fiction Movie Life
We all need a whimsical fictional world to escape to now and then. There’s How to Train Your Dragon to make you feel like you’re soaring, and Tangled to get you up off your feet. UP is a real tear-jerker, but Monsters Inc. is a real toe-tapper—all this to say that score soundtracks are a…
RELEASE RECAP: Best New Music of January 2024
January was an exciting month for new music—from Megan Thee Stallion’s string of disses in her latest track “Hiss” to the controversy surrounding Ariana Grande’s relationship in “Yes, and?”. Vinyl Mag is here to deliver with our staff picks of the top music released each month. For a taste of our favorite singles and albums,…
Review: Olivia Dean: ‘Messy’
London-based Olivia Dean, 24, released her debut album Messy (EMI Records) in late June. As featured on my Staff Picks list, Messy is a collection of delicate and soft reflections on young adulthood that I was immediately drawn to. Oscillating between unbridled love and joy and melancholy reflections on life, Dean showcases a vulnerable ethos,…
Year in Review: Our Favorite Albums of 2023—Staff Picks
From one fellow music lover to another, Vinyl Mag staff shares the albums they loved all year long. Take a look below to see what records made us feel, dance, and reflect in 2023. Maybe you’ll find a new favorite. Adeboye Adeoye, Staff Writer The albums that stick with me most this year tell very…
The Asymptomatics Celebrate New Single ‘Two Possibilities’ With A Live Performance at Flicker Theatre and Bar
Athens has been home to critically acclaimed bands throughout the decades, marking the Classic City as not only home to the University of Georgia and its students but also a booming hub for artists and musicians alike. One such band is the funky, weird but strangely groovy The Asymptomatics. The Asymptomatics, or “the Asymps” as…
Review: The Roots: “Things Fall Apart”
In 1999, Philadelphia based hip-hop group, The Roots, would reach a turning point in their career. They would release their fourth studio album, Things Fall Apart, which would help them achieve mainstream success and solidify them as pioneers in rap culture. Prior to its release the band had amassed quite a following but it never…
Artists Who Shined at AthFest 2023
From Friday, June 23 to Sunday, June 25, the Athens community came together to enjoy local artists for Athfest 2023. This year commemorated 25 years of the festival and brought together acts of all generations and genres. In celebration of such a fun and successful event, I wanted to highlight some of my favorite artists…
Review: Sarah Kinsley: ‘Ascension’
Ascension is the latest EP from rising star Sarah Kinsley. Kinsley first rose to prominence with her viral hit “The King”, which introduced audiences to her talented musicianship, soulful voice and melancholic aura. Kinsley, 22, is young but her self-written songs showcase the craftsmanship of a well-seasoned artist, which is somewhat of a rarity amongst…
Review: Khamari: ‘A Brief Nirvana’
Up-and-coming R&B singer Khamari released his debut album, A Brief Nirvana, on May 26, 2023. The album is littered with recognizable samples, interpolations, and strikingly personal lyrics. His voice and strong songwriting are reminiscent of a Channel Orange-era Frank Ocean. He has writing credits on every track and production credits on all but the last,…