“Certified Lover Boy” dropped on the heels of Kanye’s “Donda,” a seemingly unfortunate setup for Drake. The album’s mediocrity stands in stark contrast to his previous pieces, with high profile features and samples feeling like expensive icing on an overbaked box cake. While certain songs...

FROM ROCK TO POP Post Malone has been one of the most interesting rappers to emerge from the Soundcloud-era of rap. While Malone’s first studio album, “Stoney,” had many shortcomings, his second album “Beerbongs & Bentleys” pleasantly surprised listeners with an interesting blend of rock...

The winter season is in full swing now that the first big rain storm has passed through Southern California. Sure, during the months of winter one would think of hot cocoa, candy canes and the overplayed, overproduced Christmas music playing over the speakers at every mall one visits. Well, if you get...