𓇳 album review _ issue 21
new avatar / @kelela Kelela builds entire worlds around her albums. and ‘new avatar’ is her most immersive one yet for me. she explores what it means to exist in a world that can feel increasingly cold and uncertain, searching for comfort and connection without allowing that darkness to overshadow the joy that’s still there. swipe through for my full album review + in the same rotation playlist on spotify + apple music 💠🌑 ♫ overall rating: 9.3 / Essential
david barajas
20 hours ago
♫ new music friday 7/10/26
new music from ⟢ Beyoncé, Kelela, Future, The Rolling Stones, Cage The Elephant, Malcolm Todd, Genesis Owusu, Jungle, ROLE MODEL… Beyoncé surprised released MORNING DEW (DONK) earlier this week, kicking off a 60-day countdown to the 20th anniversary of ‘B’Day.’ It’s hypnotic and moody, and that opening line sounds like it could be an easter egg for Act iii ☔️🎸 we also got new albums from Kelela, Future, The Rolling Stones, Suki Waterhouse, Adam Lambert, and Bring Me The Hori
david barajas
20 hours ago
𓇳 album review _ issue 20
CONFESSIONS II / @madonna an emotionally vulnerable dance record that feels less like a sequel to Confessions on a Dance Floor and more like the culmination of Madonna’s entire career. swipe through for my full review + in the same rotation. full playlist on spotify + apple music 🪩 ♫ overall rating: 9.7 / Essential
david barajas
7 days ago
♫ new music friday 7/3/26
new music from ⟢ Madonna, Justin Bieber, La Roux, Rico Nasty, Jon Hopkins & Imogen Heap, Sienna Spiro, Sophia Stel, Fat Dog, Ken Carson… Madonna’s return with Confessions II completely exceeded my expectations. I was expecting another great dance record, but what surprised me most was how vulnerable she is. beneath all the production, there’s a real sense of reflection and acceptance that makes some of these songs hit much harder than I expected. after spending most of last n
david barajas
7 days ago
▷ KAYTRANADA appreciation
i’ve always admired how recognizable Kaytranada’s production is. there are very few producers who can make you immediately know who’s behind the song before the vocals even come in. his drums have so much bounce, everything has this loose, infectious groove that sounds effortless while still being incredibly detailed. whether he’s making house, rnb, hip hop, or electronic music, he always finds a way to make it sound uniquely his own. i’ll never forget getting to see his surp
david barajas
7 days ago
2019 albums ranked 𓇳
a lot of my favorite albums from this year are the ones that are the most immersive. they’re the records i keep coming back to because there’s always another detail, transition, or production choice to appreciate. some highlights from my top albums: Tyler, the Creator / IGOR one of the most creative hip hop records of the decade. Tyler completely reinvented his sound here, blending neo-soul, alternative, hip hop, and synth-pop into something that’s emotional, and incredibly c
david barajas
Jun 29
♫ new music friday 6/26/26
new music from ⟢ Charli xcx, Phoebe Bridgers, Ryan Beatty, Steve Lacy / SZA, beabadoobee, Katy Perry, Madeon, Carly Rae Jepsen, WILLOW… this is one of the most stacked weeks we’ve had all year. Ryan Beatty released his new album ‘Sweet Fortune’. sonically it picks up where ‘Calico’ left off, but the production feels much bolder and more expansive. i really loved how the writing centers around love, vulnerability, and the fear of losing someone. definitely an album that’s goin
david barajas
Jun 27
[adult swim] ambient swim playlist
Ambient Swim is an @adultswim series that highlights music through digital animation and visual art. this installment is a 27min audiovisual playlist featuring music from 6 artists and animations from 13 visual artists. the low-poly art, futuristic cityscapes, characters, and dreamlike worlds make it feel like you’re exploring a video game, a playlist, and a piece of digital art all at once. if you’re into ambient music, bass music, digital illustration, internet nostalgia, o
david barajas
Jun 24
