A Conversation with Daffo
What did your first performance look like?
It was a three piece—Me on guitar, my friend Hudson on bass, and my friend Gavin on drums. My voice wasn’t really there yet, but I just remember feeling so awesome...
Your New Favorite Artist: Laughing Chimes
Jangle pop has bubbled out of the foothills of Appalachia in the form of Laughing Chimes. The college band has invited me into their ghost story as we dive into their sophomore album, “Whispers in the Speech M...
Your New Favorite Artist: Trent Liptak
Sometimes, before I go to bed, I let the fates decide on a soundtrack. Local gods did me right by shuffling Trent Liptak into the mix. I stared wide-eyed at my ceiling tiles to the sleepless lullaby that is th...
Your New Favorite Artist: Boyfriend Sushi Town
For nearly a year now, Boyfriend Sushi Town has been my poorly kept secret. After stumbling upon them in a Spotify rabbit hole, they’ve dominated my playlists and infiltrated my recommendations. With about 2,0...
All Eyes on Lutalo: The Academy Review
After a series of successful singles and EPs, Lutalo released their debut album, The Academy. As an unfortunate critic who judges books on their covers, I was first drawn to this album for its artwork depictin...
Lana Del Rey and Quavo’s “Tough”: Is It, Though?
"Tough," a collaboration between Lana Del Rey and Quavo, was released on July 3rd—Independence Day Eve, a choice certainly in line with the song’s all-American ethos. Del Rey and Quavo take a raw, smoky, biker...
The Iliad and the Odyssey and the Goalie’s Anxiety at the Penalty Kick: Album Review
After releasing their debut LP Ways of Hearing back in 2020, The Goalie’s Anxiety at the Penalty Kick is back with their brand new sophomore release, The Iliad and the Odyssey and the Goalie’s Anxiety at the P...
Jacob Collier’s Djesse Vol. 4: What was the point of all that?
While the Grammy-winning music prodigy is clearly talented, the lack of focus on his most recent release creates a dissonant and unpleasant listening experience.
Glaive tones down his sound on ‘a bit of a mad one’ EP
On Glaive’s fourth EP ‘a bit of a mad one’, the artist slows down but still delivers his characteristic blend of emo rap and hyperpop.
WHUS Staff’s Top Albums of 2023
Find out what our team, hosts, and community members' top albums of 2023 were!