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Ken Carson performing in Louisville, KY. Shot by Wesley Gibson.

The 3 Best Ken Carson Songs for New Listeners

A lot of people hear Ken Carson for the first time and immediately write him off as just another loud underground rapper riding the rage wave that exploded after Playboi Carti’s Whole Lotta Red. But what separates Ken from most artists in that lane is that his music is rarely just about aggression.

By Elijah Webster

Music Reviews

Frequency Check

8.0

Benji

Sun Kil Moon

Rock / Elijah Webster / May 11

6.4

Either Way

Wilco

Rock / Elijah Webster / May 9

8.1

Almost Fantasy

Fog Lake

Pop / Elijah Webster / May 9

5.4

Ya Dig

Young Nudy

Rap/Hip Hop / Elijah Webster / May 8

Reviews

Criticism with a pulse

Treaty Oak Revival performing live on stage in Lexington Kentucky. Shot by Wesley Gibson.

Review / Mar 30

Roots That Refuse to Die: Treaty Oak Revival Brings Texas Grit to Lexington

A night in Lexington turns into something deeper as Treaty Oak Revival channels the legacy of Texas’s historic Treaty Oak into a raw, story-driven live performance.

Photo of Don Toliver (Right) and Yeat (Left) at Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash shot by Julian Deech (@DeechMedia)

Review / Feb 2

Don Toliver's Octane Album Review: Igniting Warmth in Winter Rap Drought

Recorded in the San Gabriel Mountains, Don Toliver’s Octane blends nostalgia and futurism into an album that cuts through rap’s winter lull.

Tatiana (Vocalist of Snow Strippers) performing on tour at the Roadrunner in Boston, Massachusetts. Shot By Lacey Losano.

Review / Jan 19

Snow Strippers Boston Concert Review: Setlist, Chaos & 2026 Tour Dates

Experience the chaotic euphoria of Snow Strippers' Boston concert at Roadrunner: from crowd rushes and stage falls to hypnotic tracks like "Under Your Spell." Full setlist, 2026 tour dates, and review inside.

Underground

Signals below the surface

Linea Personal. Photo Credit: DBMCreatives

Underground / Nov 17

Linea Personal Ignite Regional Mexican Music With Explosive New Single “FLP”

Linea Personal drop their new single “FLP,” blending cultura, car culture, and regional Mexican innovation as one of música Mexicana’s fastest-rising groups.

Stories

Features and field notes

Portrait of Andre Waithe, courtesy of the artist

Story / Feb 15

Andre Waithe: From NDG to Some Soul Shit Vol. 2 – Montreal’s Next Soulful Rapper

Discover Montreal rapper Andre Waithe’s soul-stirring sophomore album Some Soul Shit Vol. 2—introspective bars over timeless samples, features from Tony Stone, Cami G & more. A raw love letter to music and the grind.

01The Rise of EST Gee: Tragedy, Resilience, and Success in Hip HopStory / Sep 5 02Jean Dawson: Independent Rap Rebel Redefining Alt-Pop and Hip-HopStory / Aug 26 03Key Glock’s Rise: From Memphis Roots to the Glockaveli TourStory / Aug 7 04DC The Don Ignites Boston Stage with High-Energy Set on Eem Triplin's TourReview / Aug 23 05Inside Molly Santana’s Explosive Boston Show: Setlist, Highlights, and Showjoe’s Hype-Filled OpenerReview / Aug 21