"Music has to be about what it is and not what it’s like. What did it do? What is it supposed to do or what do you think it’s supposed to do?" Read our full interview with rapper @mavi4mayor!.

"The thrilling unreliability of the narration enforces the subjective nature of Rocio’s experience." Read our full review of Alejandro Zambra's 'Multiple Choice':.

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"'Flee' exists in the spaces between borders that attempt to divide and contain us." Read our full review of Jonas Poher Rasmussen's 'Flee':.

"In its 12-track run time, 'Diaspora Problems' is a genre warping matrix that incorporates sounds of rap, post-punk, and screamo. " Read our full review of .@soulglophl's 'Diaspora Problems':.

The 85th edition of our newsletter is here! Featuring @soulglophl's 'Diaspora Problems', Jonas Poher Rasmussen's 'Flee' (@FleeMov), Alejandro Zambra's 'Multiple Choice', and an interview with @IvySole:.

On Ep. 78 of #TwoVirgins, Sam and Teresa talk to Ivy Sole (@IvySole) about the meaning behind their album title, the importance of community, and their favorite song to produce.

"The personal is always political, Ahmed seems to state." Our review of Aneil Karia and @rizwanahmed's 'The Long Goodbye':.

"In his long-awaited debut project, UK-based singer, model, and creative, Bakar demonstrates an emotionally charged manifestation for oneself and your loved ones." Our review of @yeaabk's 'Nobody's Home':.

"With every minute, Williams carefully builds conflict, leaving the audience with much to unpack — personalizing racial issues in America through magnifying a situation that anyone could find themselves in." Our full review of Carey Williams' 'Emergency':.

"Aided by Tik Tok, unexpected industry cosigns (Drake and Earl Sweatshirt are fans), and unrelenting energy, Yeat aggressively pushes boundaries." Our full review of Yeat's '2 ALIVË':.

On Ep. 77 of #TwoVirgins, Sam and Teresa talk to Cities Aviv (@CitiesAviv) about choosing vocal samples, playing the album loud, and reflecting on his discography: .

"The story is full of death, depravity, and destruction and it leaves you with a single question: Why?" Our full review of Cormac McCarthy's 'Blood Meridian':.

"Through its careful execution of a simple yet telling story, 'Post Office' bears witness to an internal struggle that many first-generation Chinese-Americans and immigrants face." Our full review of Courtney Loo and David Karp’s 'Post Office':.

"Asha’s Awakening is a departure from her dreamy, soulful indie establishment that I and so many fans were accustomed to, to a more pop star soundtrack." Our review of @raveena_aurora's 'Raveena Wants You to Heal':.

On Ep. 76 of Two Virgins, Jlin (@Jlin_P) talks to Sam and Teresa about her journey through footwork and her approach to production.

"While these women get their hair cut and colored, they talk freely about politics; at the heart of their conversation is the 2019 Tunisian presidential election." Our review of Sarra El Abed’s 'Y’a pas d’heure pour les femmes (Ain’t No Time for Women)':.

On Ep. 75 of Two Virgins, Sam and Teresa interview Jana Rush (@janarush312) about their approach to sampling, exploring emotional themes, and how footwork has evolved in Chicago.

"In their third full-length album, Philly-based rapper Ivy Sole explores the realm of identity and self-worth —while demonstrating a tender and kind sense of love for one's self and community." Our full review of @IvySole's 'Candid':.

"Andreas Fontana’s 'Azor' follows the affairs of society’s upper-echelon as the world around them burns. Flames lick their brazen suits, and they barely flinch." Our full review of 'Azor' (@mubi):.

"In no uncertain terms, Houston’s seFu (seh-FOO) is bound to make a name for himself with the release of his most recent project, 'The Sword Drew Blood.'" Read our full review of @sefuuuuuuuu's 'The Sword Drew Blood':.

"Delivered in a second person narration style, Haig directly implicates the reader at times." Our full review of @matthaig1's 'The Midnight Library':.