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Review: 'HZLIKEHELL' by seeyousoon
Floridian collective seeyousoon has released HZLIKEHELL, the group’s second album. The nine-piece collective has had an impressive...


Memphis Legend, Independent Icon — Young Dolph Remembered As Hometown Hero Following Tragic Death
The music community mourns the loss of Adolph Robert Thornton Jr. — known publicly as Young Dolph — after the artist was shot and killed...

Last Week in Music: "Payday" by Bando. feat. Isaiah Rashad
The Spins co-host Marty Gross reviews and recaps "Payday," the latest single from Texas-based artist Bando. featuring Isaiah Rashad. How...


Review: 'Outta Here Soon' by NxG
Philadelphia’s own NxG, also known as Mr. Eyy Yeah, has delivered listeners his first full-length project, Outta Here Soon. Many fans...

'The Spins' Last Week in Music: JPEGMAFIA Chicago Concert Review
Marty: It was a brisk November night. As I feared that it would be freezing before I went in, the night was blessed with a crisp breeze...


Review: 'Good Grief!' by James Ivy
Soft guitar progressions, crisp bass hits that are reminiscent of your favorite early 2000s pop-punk-grunge band, and dreamy, cascading...


REVIEW: "DEPLETED!" by seeyousoon
Floridian nine-piece music collective seeyousoon has returned with a new single, "DEPLETED!" and an accompanying music video off their...


REVIEW: 'shut the fuck up talking to me' by Zack Fox
Throughout the last year, many people have been stripped of something very important to them. It can cheer them up when they've had a bad...


REVIEW: 'Punk' by Young Thug
Young Thug’s second studio album Punk is an acoustic project more reminiscent of 2017’s Beautiful Thugger Girls than 2019’s So Much Fun....


Last Week in Music: "This Thing Of Ours 2" - The Alchemist
Last Friday, the busiest producer in hip-hop — The Alchemist — released a new EP, This Thing Of Ours 2. The Spins co-hosts Marty Gross...


Last Week in Music: "HAZARD DUTY PAY!" - JPEGMAFIA
Last week, fashion icon and musical wizard JPEGMAFIA dropped his most recent single — “HAZARD DUTY PAY!” — before his upcoming album LP!....


Last Week in Music: 'Freddy Got Magic' - Supa Bwe
Last week, Supa Bwe released a self-titled EP under a new pseudynom, Freddy Got Magic. In the tenth addition of Last Week in Music, Marty...


Last Week in Music: "Bob and Weave" - BFB Da Packman & Zack Fox
Last week, BFB Da Packman and Zack Fox put a final exclamation point on their collaborative song, “Bob and Weave,” by releasing an...

REVIEW: "idk" - Drex Carter
Last week, Drex Carter — a member of Florida music collective seeyousoon — released "idk," a new single and stunning visual directed by...

'The Spins' Last Week in Music: "Big Persona" - Maxo Kream ft. Tyler, The Creator
Last week, Maxo Kream and Tyler, The Creator combined bar-spitting abilities on a new single, "Big Persona." In the eighth edition of...
REVIEW: 'FIX YOUR FACE' - seeyousoon
Last week, seeyousoon — a nine-piece Floridian music collective — released "FIX YOUR FACE," the second single from their upcoming album,...
'The Spins' Last Week in Music: "TRUST!" - JPEGMAFIA
Since early February, our ears have been deprived of the glorious music machine that is JPEGMAFIA. Deprived might be a bit strong of a...


Drake's 'CERTIFIED LOVER BOY' Review and Track-by-Track Takes
Wake up and smell the roses — Drake isn’t interested in making music for you to relate to. If you want somebody’s music to relate to,...

'The Spins' Last Week in Music: 'Hitler Wears Hermes 8: Sincerely Adolf' - Westside Gunn
Last Friday, fashion and rap icon Westside Gunn dropped his eighth entry of the notorious Hitler Wears Hermes mixtape series. This...


Best Albums of 2021 So Far
The Burbs Music Staff came together to provide an update on the albums that have (so far) remained staples in their ever-evolving...


Seattle's Highway returns with excellent EP 'Count Fast Untitled'
Rising Seattle star Highway comes correct on his latest release, a five track EP entitled "Count Fast Untitled."


Tino Szn drops electric new song "Crash The Party"
North Carolina has become one of the most plentiful scenes in recent years, with talent breaking through from multiple areas of the...


REVIEW: 808vic - 'Retrograde'
808vic, the Nigerian-born, London-living bedroom musician, released his fourth single of the year today. The song, entitled “Retrograde,”...


Last Week in Music: 'Bittersweet' - Amaria
Last week, the singer-producer Amaria dropped her long-awaited debut EP Bittersweet. This marks Amaria’s first full-length project...

REVIEW: Elijah Waters - 'Grey'
I wasn't familiar with Elijah Waters until this evening. That's my fault. After listening to his newest single ”Grey,” I'm now...


Ronnie Rage Lives Up To His Name with New Album 'BORN OUTSIDE'
OVERALL RATING: 9.3/10 It was only seven months ago that Ronnie Rage released his first EP of 2021, MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT, a somber yet...


'The Spins' Last Week in Music: "Last Star" - James Ivy
In the fourth edition of Last Week in Music, 'The Spins' podcast co-host, Finn Askin, takes a look at the rising Korean-American...


Final Digest: Isaiah Rashad - 'The House is Burning'
Top Dawg Entertainment is famous for holding their artists' long-awaited projects from their listeners’ patient ears. Whether it’s SZA,...


'The Spins' Last Week in Music: "Got Me Like" - Amaria & "Headlights" and "Ford" - Jimi Somewhere
'The Spins' podcast hosts Finn Askin and Marty Gross review Amaria's "Got Me Like" and two tracks from Jimi Somewhere.


'The Spins' Last Week in Music: 'Sling' - Clairo & "Wat U Sed" - Isaiah Rashad
In the second edition of Last Week in Music, 'The Spins' Podcast hosts, Finn Askin and Martin Gross, take a look at Clairo's sophomore...


Final Digest: Ken Car$on - 'Project X'
Ken Car$on released his debut studio album Project X this past weekend. It’s a shorter album that features nonstop uppers where Car$on...

Dustystaytrue Drops a Smooth New Video for His Single "Know You"
22-year-old artist Dustystaytrue provided us with a new visual for his smooth, vibrant track "Know You." With only six songs on streaming...


'The Spins' Last Week in Music: "Slugger" - Kevin Abstract
Last Friday, Kevin Abstract dropped "SLUGGER," his first solo single in two years after his critically-acclaimed sophomore album ARIZONA...


'Vince Staples' by Vince Staples is Autobiographical Heaven
RATING: 9.2/10 Our first real summer vacation in two years is yet to welcome us with open arms. Truth be told, it’s been one elongated,...


Final Digest: Vince Staples - 'Vince Staples'
Here at Burbs, we strive to conveniently keep you up to date with all things pop culture. We’ve transformed our Final Digest series into...


'Disco!' - MIKE: Closing Statements
THROUGHLINE Marty: MIKE’s first solo-produced project shines brighter and more beautifully than its alluring album cover. Carter: MIKE...


From Russia with Love: Artists & Algorithms
Ever since consumers traded in their CDs for Spotify subscriptions, the rise of music streaming platforms has been astronomical. Major...


'The Life Of Pi'erre 5' - Pi'erre Bourne: Closing Statements
A comprehensive look at Pi'erre Bourne's newest installment in 'The Life Of' series.

Track Review: Lil Benzy & Chico Beatz Are Dynamic On "Fell In Luv"
A review of Lil Benzy's newest single off Mad House Records 'My Name Is' — "Fell In Luv." Carter Ferryman. Burbs Entertainment.


'Inspired By True Events' — Crook Brown: Closing Statements
Crook Brown's debut album is air-tight and deeply personal — the College Park native lays it all on the table. Burbs Entertainment.


'Pray For Haiti' - Mach-Hommy: Closing Statements
An intricate dissection and review of Mach-Hommy's newest studio album, 'Pray For Haiti.' Carter Ferryman. Martin Gross. Burbs Entertainment


Bktherula drops two new singles: "Blue" and "Santanny"
Bktherula is back; this time offering a two piece of singles to provide a taste of what fans should expect from her later this year.


Hiddenhillsforever Comes Out Swinging On Debut EP — Review
A review of Hiddenhillsforever's debut EP, 'Hell Of A Night.'


Burbs Listens: JAMS The Flava Child - "Down Bad" & "Lemon Tree"
JAMS The Flava Child is an up-and-coming artist from Chicago who recently released two new tracks: "Down Bad" and "Lemon Tree." JAMS'...

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BURBS STAFF PICKS: Music Streaming Suggestions [Vol. 9]
Our music staff has returned with their ninth round of Music Streaming Suggestions! We have another diverse lineup this week, headlined...


Top 10 Nicki Minaj Verses of All-Time
Every couple of years, the Barbs assemble collectively to break down Nicki Minaj’s best albums, singles, features, and verses. Allotting...


Ahmad Anonimis releases new single "Inhaled" produced by Powers Pleasant
“An artist that has bars is admirable, but an artist that can deliver lyrics with a poetic flow is something that many contemporary...

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BURBS STAFF PICKS: Music Streaming Suggestions [Vol. 8]
Our music staff has returned with their eighth round of Music Streaming Suggestions! We have another diverse lineup this week, headlined...

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BURBS STAFF PICKS: Music Streaming Suggestions [Vol. 7]
Our music staff has returned with their seventh round of Music Streaming Suggestions! We have another solid lineup this week, headlined...


How One Album Changed My Perspective on Mental Health
Throughout the past few weeks, I’ve done a lot of reflecting. One event that has really sparked this type of deep reflection was the...
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