It’s hard to put Lex Rush into a box. Thank God for that, as otherwise she’d lose something about what makes her unique and one of my favorite indie artists. Her latest effort, Lex and the City plays out a bit like Broad City meets Issa Dee’s rap interludes in Insecure–except Lex didn’t stop rapping […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Garrison Elijaah Talks About a Lil Piece of Freedom on New EP
Garrison Elijaah’s Lil Piece of Freedom delves into vices, as seen originally on the track “Money Addiction.” While the subject matter isn’t exactly new–we’ve seen various musicians talk about their vices (and the vices of others)–how Elijaah talks about them is definitely refreshing. He doesn’t outright embrace them, but does acknowledge that these vices (money, […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Ceo Talks About His Darkness on (This is a Cry for Help)
Virginia native Ceo (short for “Can’t Ever Outdo”) released (This is a Cry for Help) recently. To pinpoint a distinct sound is hard, and that’s a good thing. If you just listen to the first track, you’d think you’re getting a guy who has a Meek-meets-Em feel to him. While that is accurate at points, […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: NighLawn Readies New EP with "DRIP"
SOTBMusic favorite NighLawn returns with some new music, her first official release in a while (to read why that’s the case, check out my interview with her here), in preparation for her upcoming EP. “Drip,” produced by O.T. Beats, is a high-energy track that still allows us to know NighLawn, especially her plans and aspirations […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Charlie Too Much Gears Up for Circle Time on "DeMatha"
During my recent interview with Charlie Too Much, he alluded to an upcoming project, Circle Time. The first single from that project, “DeMatha,” is now live. Produced by LoFi, the track details a rise for Charlie to the conductor of The Couny Bus. Charlie’s always been on his lyricism, tip, even when having fun. Here, […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: TwonDon is "Sorry 2 Bother U" on Latest Project
“Who am I to show emotion, when Jesus ain’t meet his pops,” TwonDon asks on “Everywhere But Home.” I had to pause the Jersey native’s latest tape, Sorry 2 Bother U, on that line and reflect a bit. I mean, he’s got a point to a degree. Our problems, in this life, can be somewhat […]
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