Che Lingo’s Coming Up For Air aims to dive deep into personal struggles but leaves listeners lost in a swirl of disconnected beats and mixed intentions.

Spike Jonze’s Her turns a man’s love affair with his operating system into a hauntingly real meditation on connection, loneliness, and what it means to be human.

Caravan Palace’s Chronologic is the modern, genre-bending groove that proves electro-swing isn’t stuck in the past—it’s here to electrify the future.

Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre aims for Bond-style intrigue but delivers little more than a muddled, soulless caper that leaves you waiting for a punchline that never lands.

João Gilberto’s Chega de Saudade is the breezy, soul-deep album that doesn’t just play in the background—it transforms the entire room.

Talk to Me dives into the chilling dangers of a teenage party game turned nightmare, blending reckless thrill with a haunting descent into grief and the supernatural.

I recount my chaotic yet unforgettable Mardi Gras experience in New Orleans, from the wild balcony parties to navigating the city’s quirky charm (and occasional dangers), with plenty of beads, club sandwiches, and a touch of hilarity along the way.

Discover how a long-awaited reunion, a taste of Wagyu in Kyoto, and navigating Tokyo’s bustling streets turned my first trip to Japan into an unforgettable celebration of success and adventure.