Tag: Ricky J

SHAB Finds Euphoria Amidst the Trauma on “Skin & Bones”

SHAB channels survival itself on her new single, "Skin & Bones". The Persian American artist, a former refugee who rebuilt her life to become a prominent advocate for displaced persons globally, delivers something completely fascinating here. Born in the terrifying aftermath of her partner’s severe car crash, you might anticipate a heavy, mourning dirge. Instead, she weaponizes euphoria. https://open.spotify.com/track/6hdR6RTBE4SaYeg0sMg6Q7?si=72acc5770cc14863 The song hits you with an unabashedly...

The New Citizen Kane’s “Ratbag Joy”: A Beautiful Lie.

The New Citizen Kane offers a curious, glittering confection with the new single "Ratbag Joy," and it’s a listen that feels a bit like dancing with a ghost at a warehouse party. On the surface, it’s all neon-slicked indie dance propulsion; a beat that tugs at your shoulders and synth hooks polished to a mirror shine, perfectly engineered for the hazy bliss of 2...

Ricky J Sounds Distinctive In New Rap Song “Fuggire Da Qui”

He boasts an individual approach, which is actually far from the conventional ones we mostly hear. Here, he raps in his native language, which...