Lists
eoy_2022: The List of Lists
For the second year running, friends of the blog submitted lists about literally whatever they wanted.
New Orleans rap is weathering the storm
Over a decade removed from peak Wayne, New Orleans rap is having a renaissance.
eoy_2021: The List of Lists
Friends of the blog weigh in on their favorite sights, sounds, scents and more from 2021.
eoy_2021: Digicore takes shape
In 2021, digicore grew from its underground sprawl into a substantive genre. Here are 15 songs that set the tone.
eoy_2021: The year plugg took over
An online rap scene bloomed again in 2021. Here are some of the albums and singles that defined the new wave.
It’s 2021 and I can’t stop listening to PLUGG
Consider subscribing to our Patreon. 100% of funds go toward paying our writers, maintaining this website, and further diversifying our reporting efforts. Where were you the first time you heard “Broke Boi”? … Read more
Best Music, 2020
Publications’ year-end rankings are supposed to carry authority and personality. They should argue passionately for a specific picture of the year in music. But what actually tends to happen is … Read more
MA Rap, 2020
We’ve heard a lot about the death of live music this year, but to what extent does that affect a rap scene like MA’s in which many of the artists … Read more