Today’s Song: SZA’s “Drew Barrymore” Tackles Vulnerability with Feminine Confidence
Alt-R&B powerhouse SZA displays timeless musicality with confident control and soft approachability on “Drew Barrymore.”
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Today’s Song: SZA Soars on “Pretty Little Birds”
SZA soars on her melodic duet “Pretty Little Birds” with Isaiah Rashad, a refreshing and elegant, confessional and intimate song.
A Casual Ramble: Meandering Towards the Last Goodbye in Seattle… Or Was It?
This was supposed to be a live review for Odesza, but because I didn’t take many notes — okay, I didn’t take any at all — I have to influence the history with impressions and thoughts. What resulted is a tried and true ramble.
Atwood Magazine’s Weekly Roundup: January 21, 2022
Atwood’s staff share the music they’ve been listening to in the moment. This week’s roundup includes Alann8h, The Guidance, Mikalyn, Powerplant, Wild Rivers, Marian Hill & GASHI, Corrina Repp, Jayne Doe, Supergold, and Sym Fera!
Atwood Magazine’s 2021 Albums of the Year
As 2021 comes to a close, we took a step back to honor the music that had the greatest impact on our lives. Here are Atwood Magazine’s favorite albums of the year!
Atwood Magazine Presents Mistletones: 2021’s Best New Holiday Songs
Atwood Magazine’s “Mistletones” showcases the best new holiday songs and exciting covers of beloved classics to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year! This year features Wrabel, Lyn Lapid, Neon Trees, Sigrid, James Arthur, Cory Henry, Olivia O’Brien, Tom Walker, Train, Lyn Lapid, OSKA, Benjamin Francis Leftwich, and many more!
Book Review: Questlove Rolls Back the Years & Adds Context in Riveting ‘Music Is History’
‘Music Is History’ feels bigger than Questlove’s previous work: It offers a renewed respect for music’s and a nuanced understanding of world events.
Reflections: A Conversation with Justin Stanton & Gisela Joāo of Mirrors
The new collaborative album from veteran musicians Justin Stanton, Becca Stevens, Michael League, Gisela Joāo, and Louis Cato is an experiment in reflections and connection, resulting in an eclectic and distinctive debut record.
“Vulnerable, Raw, Hopeful”: Inside ToBy’s Impassioned & Stirring Debut Album ‘L’esprit’
ToBy pours his heart out on his debut album ‘L’esprit’, an intimate and vulnerable multidimensional triumph full of jaw-dropping passion and heart-pounding emotion.
Interview: Shannon Lay Finds Her Superpower on ‘Geist’
Shannon Lay has always had an edge, but on ‘Geist,’ she harnesses her ability to write beyond just lo-fi punk or folk. With her first effort on Sub Pop, the singer/songwriter blossoms into a full-blown autumnal auteur.
“Forever, Soft, & Brave”: Toronto’s LOONY Is Intimate & Unfiltered in Sophomore EP ‘soft thing’
Sweet, tender, and uncompromisingly intimate, LOONY’s sophomore EP ‘soft thing’ is a cinematic, soul-stirring experience: A journey into the depths of ourselves.
Our Take: Doja Cat’s ‘Planet Her’ Is an Interstellar Mission Wholly Worth the While
“Say So” hitmaker Doja Cat turns in her strongest and most absorbing record yet with third studio album, ‘Planet Her.’
“A Pharrell Homage”: Ace Hashimoto Dives into His Fresh & Fun Debut Album ‘Play.Make.Believe.’
A melting pot of style and sound comes to life in Ace Hashimoto’s long-awaited debut album ‘Play.Make.Believe’, a trailblazing 21st century R&B record whose fresh beats, fun vibes, soulful sincerity, and poetic honesty make for an endlessly enthralling musical adventure and a standout introduction.
Review: The Intimate Radiance of Badmind’s Soul-Pop Song “Flaws & Phases”
UK duo Badmind tap into the harrowing depths of love and insecurity in their dynamic new single “Flaws & Phases,” a groovy pop soul song shining with an intimate radiance.
Atwood Magazine’s Weekly Roundup: June 4, 2021
Atwood’s staff share the music they’ve been listening to in the moment: This week’s roundup includes Charli Adams, Daði Freyr, Rachel Sermanni, Smallpools, Stone Jets, Halfloves, Squidji & Disiz La Peste, Chappell Roan, Nazanin, daysormay, IAMREBELWILL, Mel Bryant & the Mercy Makers, Alexis Marshall, & Sam Ezeh!
