Ariana Grande, petal ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️❌ Ariana Grande is back with a new album. Ariana is one of those artists where, I kinda forget that I like their music, but then their next album comes out and I’m like, “Oh yeah, that’s right.” And this one is no exception. I like this better than her last album, eternal sunshine. The music on this is just a lot more varied, and she showcases a lot more creativity with her vocals because of it. The lyricism is, as always, a snapshot of what’s going on currently in her life, with some sex sprinkled in...

Charli xcx, Music, Fashion, Film ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Charli xcx is back, already, with a new album. This is her second album of 2026. Of course, the first was the great companion album she made for the not-so-great Wuthering Heights film. And folks… She did it. Charli proclaims “I think the dance floor is dead, so now we’re making rock music” on the opening track. Now, I don’t know if I’d consider this a rock album, but it does feature a lot of guitar. Which is interesting. It just gives her music a little bit more of an organic feel. As always...

Gracie Abrams, Daughter from Hell ⭐️⭐️❌❌❌ Gracie Abrams is back with a new album. It’s called Daughter from Hell. But a more apt title would be Album from Hell, amirite?  No, but in all seriousness, this is a competent album. It will get radio play, probably be commercials, do good numbers on streaming. But I’m still wondering who Gracie Abrams is for. Basically everything she does is diet Taylor Swift or diet Phoebe Bridgers. So… Is it for people who aren’t aware of those artists? Or people who just want a watered down version of them? Or just looking for...

Jack White, Frozen Charlotte ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jack White is a busy guy these days. Published a book, held his first art show, got his third divorce, and now has this new album out. Ladies, if you are in the Nashville or Detroit area, you might have a shot with a rock legend. Anyways, this album is fantastic. He picks up right where he left off with No Name, except this time I feel he’s more adventurous on guitar. And by the way, this is an old school guitar album. There’s no mistaking that. He’s cementing himself as the modern riff master...