Radio is Dead

If you have been paying attention to music for even a short period of time you may have noticed that most music is released on Friday specifically at 12:00 am local time. Wildly different albums from Drake's Scorpion   (2018) to Fiona Apple's Fetch The Bolt Cutters (2020) have released on Friday.  Have you ever wondered why? Surely it can't just be a coincidence and of course it isn't. The International Federation of Phonographic Industry is the worldwide representative of the music recording industry. Huge record labels and organizations are either members of the federation or the organization which represents them is a member. Just to give you an idea of the scope of influence the federation has, the RIAA which represents 85% of all legally recorded music sold in the United States is a member. There were lots of problems especially in the age of the internet with pirating of music. Different organizations and record labels would release their music on di...

1. Daft Punk - Random Access Memories (2013) During these times of uncertainty, this album provides listeners with a futuristic alternate reality. This album is more than just simply good electronic music. It is truly an experience and feels like something that came straight from 2030. For those who do not care for lyrics and often listen to music in the background, this album is also perfect due to its biggest strength being its sound while the lyrics tend to be purely for sonic purposes. 2. Neutral Milk Hotel - In the Aeroplane Over the Sea (1998) This album is one of my personal favorite concept albums ever. It has gained a fairly big cult following in certain corners of the internet and the attention is certainly warranted. The album explores themes of love, loss, melancholy, and more. The reason I believe it to be especially good during quarantine however is the nasally voice of Jeff Mangum which is one of the most calming in music. 3. Roy Blair - Cat Heaven (2...

The New Abnormal The Strokes have released their first full length LP in seven years. The album has a very fitting name, The New Abnormal , as these seem like very abnormal times. The album was also produced by Rick Rubin who has worked with some of the world's largest artists and bands such as Metallica, Kanye West, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Coming off of mixed reviews from their last album, Comedown Machine (2013), many fans see this new album as the right step forward but not necessarily a return to form. This new album sees them take a more melodic approach with their music. The infectious hooks leave every song stuck in your head and keeps you coming back.  Their earlier works such as  Is This It?  (2001) and  Room On Fire  (2003) are starkly different in comparison. They feature harsher more aggressive vocals and instrumentation due to their heavy early punk influences. Critical Appeal The New Abnormal ranged anywhere from stellar reviews...