Tyler, the Creator invites the listener to the peculiar yet marvelous world of ‘CHROMAKOPIA’

Cole Manasco, Contributing Writer for the Crimson White California rapper, producer and fashion icon Tyler, the Creator released his seventh studio album, “CHROMAKOPIA,” on Monday.  Since the 2017 release of his album “Flower Boy,” the 33-year-old artist has been known to release albums that have bold aesthetics and genre-fusing musical styles. In “CHROMAKOPIA,” Tyler appoints … Continue reading Tyler, the Creator invites the listener to the peculiar yet marvelous world of ‘CHROMAKOPIA’

Charli xcx’s remix of album “BRAT” renews well-deserved pop success

Cole Manasco, Contributing Writer for the Crimson White Perpetuating the pop culture phenomenon known as “Brat Summer,” British pop star Charli XCX released a remix version of her most recent album, “BRAT,” on Friday.  The album, titled “Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat,” features an array of artists like Ariana Grande, Troye … Continue reading Charli xcx’s remix of album “BRAT” renews well-deserved pop success

Khalid’s moody new album is a more sophisticated return to limelight but leaves much to be desired

by Cole Manasco, Contributing Writer for the Crimson White Khalid, a singer-songwriter from El Paso, Texas, released his first studio album in five years, "Sincere," on Friday. The 26-year-old modern R&B/pop star returned to the spotlight with an album more sophisticated than its predecessors but equally bland and devoid of character.  His 2017 debut album … Continue reading Khalid’s moody new album is a more sophisticated return to limelight but leaves much to be desired

Childish Gambino’s apparent final album has potential to be enjoyable but lacks refinement

by Cole Manasco, Contributing Writer for the Crimson White Under the persona of Childish Gambino, Donald Glover released on Friday his second album in two months, “Bando Stone and the New World.” The musician, screenwriter, comedian and actor claimed before a world tour that he was going retire the Childish Gambino moniker.  “Atavista,” Glover’s first … Continue reading Childish Gambino’s apparent final album has potential to be enjoyable but lacks refinement

Former Alabama Shakes frontwoman Brittany Howard makes light of the dark on her celestial sophomore solo album

by Cole Manasco, Contributing Writer for the Crimson White Athens, Alabama, native Brittany Howard released her second solo album, "What Now", a genre-fusing, cathartic, and otherworldly listening experience on Friday. Notoriously known for her work with soul-tinged garage rock group Alabama Shakes, Howard returns to the Nashville, Tennessee studio with long-time collaborator and producer Shawn … Continue reading Former Alabama Shakes frontwoman Brittany Howard makes light of the dark on her celestial sophomore solo album