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February 26, 2025

EDWARD ZHU

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This year’s GRAMMYs felt like a rare moment where the Recording Academy got more right than wrong, highlighting artists that represent change in music while finally giving long-overdue recognition to artists who have shaped it.

Kendrick, Beyoncé and Chappell Roan: Did the GRAMMYs finally get it right this year?

By EDWARD ZHU | February 10, 2025

ROWLAND SCHERMAN / PDM 1.0Joan Baez and Bob Dylan performing at the Civil Rights March on Washington, D.C., Aug. 28, 1963.

Bob Dylan deserves a better film than A Complete Unknown

By EDWARD ZHU | February 3, 2025

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Sahbabii’s new project Saaheem is mischievous and introspective.

SahBabii goes Barnacles on Saaheem

By EDWARD ZHU | November 20, 2024

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Machine Girl's newest project fails to continue the duo's streak of decidedly noncommercial music, instead mellowing their abrasive style for a wider audience.

Machine Girl’s MG Ultra is an adrenaline-drenched soundtrack for modern paranoia

By EDWARD ZHU | November 7, 2024

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Zhu describes that although Tyler, the Creator's latest project, Chromakopia, lacks the innovation suggested by the promotional material, the album’s vulnerability and introspection is refreshing.

Tyler, the Creator’s Chromakopia prioritizes introspection over innovation

By EDWARD ZHU | October 29, 2024

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James’s album, Selected Ambient Works Volume II, stands true through the test of time.

Rediscovering Aphex Twin’s cult classic: Selected Ambient Works Volume II turns 30

By EDWARD ZHU | October 27, 2024

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Zhu analyzes indie band Bright Eyes’ 11th LP, Five Dice, All Threes, and reflects on the album’s poignant message on maintaining hope amist darkness and a changing world.

Bright Eyes chooses to defy life’s odds on Five Dice, All Threes

By EDWARD ZHU | October 10, 2024

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