Soundcheck

Soundcheck: Unraveling Jessica Pratt’s ‘Here in the Pitch’

For the latest edition of Soundcheck, Donna-Claire highlights how singer-songwriter Jessica Pratt has come full circle, fully embedding herself in the…

Jun 17, 2024 • Donna-Claire

Soundcheck: FearDorian’s Electric And Noisy Debut

For the latest edition of Soundcheck, Donna-Claire highlights FearDorian's unwavering clarity across his debut album –– backed by experimental vocal…

Apr 3, 2024 • Donna-Claire

Soundcheck: Mk.gee Captures the Sound of Longing

For the latest Soundcheck column, Donna-Claire dives into Mk.gee setting out to reclaim guitar music on his debut album, exploring heartbreak and…

Feb 26, 2024 • Donna-Claire

Soundcheck: Boldy James & Nicholas Craven’s Story of Survival

In the latest Soundcheck column, Donna-Claire reflects on Boldy James rapping with the most conviction of his his career across Penalty of Leadership…

Feb 14, 2024 • Donna-Claire

Soundcheck: Isaiah Rashad’s "Cilvia Demo" Turns 10

In the latest edition of Soundcheck, Donna-Claire reflects on Isaiah Rashad's debut album Cilvia Demo turning 10 years old – highlighted by angst and…

Jan 31, 2024 • Donna-Claire

Soundcheck: Bruiser Wolf Drops 2024's First Great Rap Album

For the latest edition of Soundcheck, Donna-Claire dives into the charismatic reflections of Detroit's Bruiser Wolf that shine across his second album…

Jan 23, 2024 • Donna-Claire

Soundcheck: Cash Bently’s Corridos Unlock a Well of Memories

In the newest edition of Soundcheck, Donna-Claire highlights the universal language of bleeding hearts expressed across Cash Bently's latest album…

Nov 16, 2023 • Donna-Claire

Soundcheck: YL Keeps the Visual Record Alive

For the latest edition of Soundcheck, Donna-Claire writes about why her favorite project by NY emcee YL is always the most recent one – on Don't Feed…

Oct 18, 2023 • Donna-Claire

Soundcheck: ScHoolboy Q Breaks the Listening Slump

For the latest edition of Soundcheck, Donna-Claire dives into how a revisit of ScHoolboy Q's catalog dug her out of a recent listening slump…

Oct 13, 2023 • Donna-Claire

Soundcheck: When ‘Faith Is A Rock,’ We Stay Alive

In the latest edition of Soundcheck, Donna-Claire explores the pensive, honest, and reflective nature of Wiki and MIKE's raps that compliment…

Sep 29, 2023 • Donna-Claire

Soundcheck: One Ticket to Fielded, Please

For her latest Soundcheck column, Donna-Claire dives into what makes Fielded new album Plus One her best yet – with an emphasis on collaboration…

Sep 21, 2023 • Donna-Claire

Soundcheck: Lil Peep & ILoveMakonnen Excavate ‘Diamonds’

For Donna-Claire's latest column, she examines the caring approach to the posthumous release of the long-awaited collab album from Lil Peep and…

Sep 13, 2023 • Donna-Claire

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