New Releases
The girls of LOONA said their official goodbyes to their management June of 2023. Promising fans to come back stronger together in the future, for now they’ve decided to explore new sounds as separate groups and soloists. Yves made her long-awaited solo debut just this May and has now released her second EP I Did, […]
On November 13th, 2024, KAIRO released their debut album, ARE WE THERE YET?. At thirteen songs and a little over half an hour, it’s a great project that keeps you on your feet and dancing. Right before the release of the album, Coog Radio, along with a few other outlets, had the opportunity to chat […]
On October 12, 2024, Kaytranada transformed the White Oak Music Hall lawn into a haven of pure vibes on his “TIMELESS” tour. The sold-out show had fans packed into the outdoor venue, buzzing with anticipation as they waited for the arrival of the Canadian musician and producer known for his seamless work of house, hip-hop, […]
October 4th, 2024, marked the debut of Thee Sacred Souls’ sophomore album: Got a Story to Tell. The Retro-Soul group from San Diego has continued to pioneer an emerging blend of 60’s/70’s Soul and R&B. Their previous 2022 self-titled album, Thee Sacred Souls, helped bring retro soul to mainstream audiences with tracks like “Weak for […]
Releasing her first solo music video in late 2011 for her song “Can’t Say No,” Tinashe has been developing her sound and style for more than a decade. Earlier this year in April, the singer dropped “Nasty,” going viral on several social media and started the “match my freak” trend which went on for a […]
It was in mid-June when, after years of anticipation, Normani officially released her debut album Dopamine. Since the artist’s first debut single, “Motivation,” many have been excited for her future endeavors. Most may know the singer from her time as a member of successful girl group Fifth Harmony, but ever since the group’s indefinite hiatus […]
Country Singer-Songwriter Niko Moon has released the song of the summer, and just in time for summer to kick into high gear. “THESE ARE THE DAYS” encompasses the chill vibe that comes along with summer and has everyone dreaming of being lakeside or floating a river somewhere. Moon has carved a spot out for himself […]
Gracie Abrams has absolutely blown up as an artist in the past two years. Just a little over a year after releasing her debut album, Good Riddance, Abrams has come back from touring worldwide with Taylor Swift to bring us her sophomore album, The Secret of Us. Starting the album cycle off with the much-anticipated […]
On March 1, 2024, Faye Webster released her fifth studio album, Underdressed at the Symphony, a genre-blending piece consisting of ten tracks. The album creates a dreamy, philosophical place, where Webster asks questions and confesses truths. Since June 2023, the singer-songwriter has been releasing the occasional single, teasing an upcoming era. Finally, earlier this year, […]
South African star Tyla recently released her self-titled debut album TYLA, March 22, 2024, containing her hit songs “Water” and “Truth or Dare”. One could argue that Tyla has been repopularizing afro-beats and amapiano, especially considering the newly added Grammy category, “Best African Music Performance”, which Tyla was awarded with just this past February. The […]
The Queen of Pop is back. After a five-year music hiatus, Ariana Grande is back with her new album Eternal Sunshine. On March 8, 2024, Ariana Grande made her return to the music industry with her seventh studio album. A thirteen-track album, to which Billboard has described as “an intensely personal reflection on her divorce […]
Alexander Stewart constantly stands out for his heart-wrenching lyrics and strong instrumentals. His vulnerability wins crowds over, as he sings about all that may come with love: happiness, heartbreak and everything in between. On March 8, 2024, the artist released “broken by you,” a brand new single about the bittersweet anticipation of departing from a […]
Caroline Polachek does it all. As a songwriter, producer, singer, and director, her discography reflects the level of deep care and intention that she holds for her work. She has been nearly a lifelong musician, beginning her journey as a choir kid. Years later, the artist has contributed to countless culturally influential musical projects. On […]
Fifteen years after John Lennon’s death in 1980, the remaining members of The Beatles began to work on arranging the last song that Lennon wrote, “Now and Then.” Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison tried their best to include Lennon’s vocals, but because of the inferior technology of the tapes, they were unsuccessful. However, […]
There are few albums that resonate with me as strongly as Sampha’s debut album Process. We’re six years on from that record; three years on from the first time I pressed play on the project. Finally, Sampha Sisay – known for giving a voice to the musings of this generation’s biggest icons – has blessed […]
If you know of Omar Apollo, you see this man never has a bad song. His albums have taken a liking to more and more people as his fame grows. His last album Ivory was the cause of his sudden rise in popularity back in 2022. Mostly, known for his song “Evergreen (You Didn’t Deserve […]
Haunt performed their “No Sleep Till’ Death” Tour at the Black Magic Social Club on Sunday, September 10th, 2023. The crowd eagerly awaited the performances.
Last Friday I made my way to the Houston Heights record store, Vinal Edge. Each visit has supplied me with unique additions to my physical media music collections. On this Friday though, I had one specific album on my mind. On April 7th, Asheville, North Carolina’s native band, Wednesday released their third studio album, Rat Saw […]
Melanie Martinez released the deluxe version of her album PORTALS on April 5. This album is somehow nothing like her past discography, but still stays loyal to what she is most recognizable for, her amazing storytelling. Her lyricism is always chilling and enthralling, which makes this album good. She dropped the song “DEATH” as a […]
Maná performed for their highly anticipated tour, “Mexíco Lindo y Querido,” at the Toyota Center on Thursday, March 30th.
