Lav's Music Corner

1. Tame Impala - It Might Be Time Kevin Parker and Tame Impala grab their second number one of the year as he gears up to drop the long awaited fourth record from the critically acclaimed rock band. 2. Torres - Good Score Torres is finally back and as she is set to drop a new record in January of next year we get our first taste of what it may sound like and the first single from Torres since last years Two of Everything . 3. La Roux - International Woman Of Leisure La Roux is finally back after along five years since her last record to see if she can once again drop a record that is both sonically ambitious but incredibly catchy and successfully contemporary. 4. Vince Staples - Sheet Music Episode 2 of The Vince Staples show has been long awaited but his unconventional music rollout continues here with another song and video. 5. Pinegrove - Phase Pinegrove is leading up to their third record in five years and there hasn't been any indication so far that it won't b...

Dreamville is a subsidiary group of Interscope records founded by J. Cole that features some up and coming talents like J.I.D, Earthgang and Bas. The label has released two Revenge Of The Dreamers compilations but with a larger roster than ever and a number of young, high profile features III  is the biggest and boldest of the projects to date. Review By Lavender: So it's no secret I haven't exactly been in love with J. Cole's output apart from 2014 Forrest Hills Drive . Despite him hailing from my home state his last two albums have left me underwhelmed for very different reasons. Given that I haven't been head over heels for J.I.D or Earthgang despite enjoying their records I still think this album had a lot of potential. Now that Dreamers  is here it faces the challenges of many albums of its type, the quality of the tracks depends greatly on the quality of the artists involved, and that comes with its own issues. There are a handful of songs here that are d...

One year ago the day this list is being posted Florida rapper XXXTENTACION was tragically shot and killed far too young, and to remember his greatest works and legacy we're counting down our top 10 X songs spanning his entire career discography to find his most shining moments. 10. What In XXXTarnation If there is one characteristic of X that kept him in the minds of so many young people all the time it may have been his incredible and persistent memeability. One of the most clear moments of self-awareness in his brief career came on What In XXXTarnation  where he proved his connection to meme culture and the youth that devour it with a song right at the "What In Tarnation" memes height that helped further jumpstart his career in the wake of Look At Me!  and is a pretty damn good tune on its own. 9. #IMSIPPINTEAINYOHOOD Though it may have not been peak X memehood those who have been around him for a long time certainly remember when Sippin Tea In Yo Hood was a ...

Everyone comes from somewhere new when the timer ticks from December 31st to January 1st and what they do in the next 365 days can change their image permanently.  This list is where we highlight the artists that have set a new standard for the music industry not only with their releases but their personas and public image. Honorable Mentions: Ty Dolla $ign This year Ty Dolla $ign only released one real studio album, his collaboration with Jeremih Mihty . But in the background he was one of the best feature artist of the year, if an album was important you can imagine Ty provided some vocals whether credited or uncredited. Hopefully his status can help him going forward to create a fantastic solo studio album.  Parquet Courts Parquet Courts had themselves a time in 2018. Moving from an underground garage rock success to mainstream appeal with the help of a new producer in Dangermouse. They walked a a fantastic balance between pleasing long time fans and making new ones...