Matthew Apadula is a poet and music critic who was born in New York and has been trying to get back home for a while now. His work has previously appeared on GIGsoup Music and in Drunk in a Midnight Choir. His career aspirations include writing more poems, listening to more albums, and eventually dying in New York.
The young rapper captures Carol City on his newest album, revealing a kind of origin story with captivating production and a confident narrative presence.
The Houston rapper’s breakout project has been a long time coming, and her technical prowess and powerful charisma make Fever a fun and invigorating showcase of her talent.
The band’s eighth studio album is as heavy as you’d expect a National album to be, but adds a layer of softness to their cinematically-heavy indie rock.