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The Frequency Podcast
by Frankie Lopez
Album reviews, music topics, & anything else in music today.
Episodes
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Top 23 Songs of 2023 w/ The Turntable Teachers
Special Episode! Frequency Studios was a guest on The Turntable Teachers, discussing our top 23 songs of 2023. Check out this special episode.
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Artist Interview - Sol ChYld
Interview with Sol ChYld at Baby All Right in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. November 11th, 2023.
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Artist Interview - Miss Grit
Caught up with Miss Grit at their show in NYC off the back of their recently released album "Follow the Cyborg". Recorded September 2023 at IndiePlaza in NYC.
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Artist Interview - ZekeUltra
Caught up with ZekeUltra at his show in NYC - we chatted about how his music has changed over the years, his influences outside of rap, and his recently released album "Speak to the Jungle in the Hills". Recorded August 2023 in NYC at the Knitting Factory.
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Best Albums of 2023 So Far
Best Albums to come out so far in 2023. List includes Paramore, Daniel Caesar, Kali Uchis, 100 gecs, boygenius, Lana Del Rey, Lil Yachty and more.
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Top 5 Albums - May 2023
Favorites albums from May 2023 - featuring albums from Summer Walker, The Lemon Twigs, Khamari, Ke$ha and more.
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Kaytraminé - self titled
Not the summertime soundtrack I was hoping for. Genre: Hip Hop / Alternative Hip Hop. Rating: 6/10. Favorites: 4EVA, Rebuke, Letstalkaboutit, Master P. Least favorite: Westside.
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Top 5 Albums - April 2023
Favorites albums from April 2023 - featuring albums from Jessie Ware, Black Thought, Daniel Caesar, Kara Jackson, Indigo de Souza and more.
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Ed Sheeran - Subtract (-)
Ed puts in some effort, but usually reverts back to his formulaic ways. Genre: Pop. Rating: 5/10. Favorites: The Hills of Aberfeldy, Dusty, End of Youth, Sycamore. Least favorite: Colourblind.
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Jessie Ware - That! Feels Good!
Sounds good too. Genre: Disco / Funk / Pop. Rating: 8/10. Favorites: Pearls, Hello Love, Free Yourself, Begin Again, Beautiful People, Shake the Bottle. Least favorite: Lightning.
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Jack Harlow - Jackman.
A little better. Genre: Hip hop. Rating: 5/10. Favorites: Denver, Common Ground, Blame On Me. Least favorite: Gang gang gang.
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Rae Sremmurd - Sremm 4 Life
Lazy. Genre: Hip hop / Trap / Pop rap. Rating: 2/10. Favorites: Flaunt It/Cheap. Least favorite: Not So Bad.
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boygenius - the record
A seamless blend of styles. Genre: Indie Rock / Indie Folk. Rating: 8/10. Favorites: True Blue, Emily I’m Sorry, $20, Cool About It, Leonard Cohen, Letter To An Old Poet. Least favorite: Revolution 0.
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Top 5 Albums - March 2023
Favorites albums from March 2023 - featuring albums from JPEGMAFIA, Danny Brown, Lana Del Rey, Kali Uchis, 100 Gecs, boygenius and more.
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JPEGMAFIA & Danny Brown - Scaring the Hoes
I'm scared. Genre: Experimental Hip Hop. Rating: 9/10. Favorites: Garbage Pale Kids, Steppa Pig, SCARING THE HOES, Burfict!, Shut Yo Bitch Ass Up / Muddy Waters, Kingdom Hearts Key, HOE (Heaven on Earth), Where Ya Get Ya Coke From?. Least favorite: Run The Jewels.
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Lana Del Rey - Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd
Lana Del Rey puts on a songwriting clinic. Genre: Americana / Alt Pop / Alt Rock. Rating: 8/10. Favorites: A&W, Sweet, Candy Necklace, Let the Light In, Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd, The Grants, Kintsugi. Least favorite: Margaret.
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100 gecs - 10,000 gecs
The duo found ways to break even more new ground. Genre: Experimental Hyper Pop / Alternative Rock. Rating: 9/10. Favorites: Hollywood Baby, Dumbest Girl Alive, 757, Doritos & Fritos, Billy Knows Jamie, The Most Wanted Person In The United States, I got my tooth removed. Least favorite: mememe.
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Miley Cyrus - Endless Summer Vacation
Miley gives us a handful of highs, but plenty of lows that sound phoned in. Genre: Pop / Dance Pop. Rating: 5/10. Favorites: You, Wonder Woman, Flowers, Jaded, River. Least favorite: Muddy Feet.
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slowthai - UGLY
slowthai’s most personal and experimental work to date. Genre: Alternative Hip Hop / Post-Punk Rock. Rating: 8/10. Favorites: Yum, Sooner, Feel Good, Never Again, F**k It Puppet, UGLY, Falling, Tourniquet. Least favorite: HAPPY.
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Kali Uchis - Red Moon In Venus
Another top tier inclusion in what is shaping out to be a robust discography for Kali Uchis.
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Gorillaz - Cracker Island
The conventional sonic direction may have gone over better if the concept was strong enough to sink my teeth into.
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Don Toliver - Love Sick
Don Toliver sounds comfortable - mostly due to him not really getting out of his comfort zone.
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Caroline Polachek - Desire, I Want To Turn Into You
Caroline Polachek delivers an excellent experimental pop record, showing off her impressive ability to weave in different sonic styles while keeping the aesthetic of the album intact.
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Young Fathers - Heavy Heavy
Topically things get stale, but the diverse performances and the passionate songwriting are both impressive enough to keep you hooked.
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Suicide - self titled
The next installment reviewing Rolling Stone's top 500 classic albums - the self titled debut album from Suicide. An intense, dark, and impressive project that proved to be influential in the development of several genres.
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Paramore - This Is Why
Paramore takes things into a post-punk direction while holding true to their pop punk origins. Throw in Hayley WIlliams' engaging vocals plus the band’s topical songwriting, and we get something special.
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RAYE - My 21st Century Blues
RAYE shows the maturity of a seasoned artist on her debut album.
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Sam Smith - Gloria
Although I find many of the topics Sam Smith tackles on Gloria admirable - the execution is not it for me.
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Rufus & Chaka Khan - Ask Rufus
The next installment of my series where I review classic albums - Ask Rufus by the band Rufus & featuring the Queen of Funk, Chaka Khan.
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Lil Yachty - Let's Start Here
Lil Yachty pivots away from hip hop and steps into an entirely new world - psychedelic rock. A welcome surprise.
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Artist Interview - Diz
Diz comes on to chat about the Boston music scene, his artistic growth over the years, & his recently released album, the way forward is not the way home.
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Artist Interview - Paul Spring
Interview with NY-based folk singer-songwriter, Paul Spring. We discuss how a dog bite inspired one of his songs, his contribution to Black Thought's upcoming album with El Michels Affair, and his transition to an electronic folk sound on the recently released album, Thunderhead.
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Arcade Fire - Funeral
The first installment of my series where I review classic albums - Arcade Fire's indie rock altering debut, Funeral.
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Anticipated Albums for 2023
Most anticipated albums for 2023.
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SZA - SOS
SZA is back after 5 years - how does SOS compare to her R&B-defining debut album Ctrl?
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2022 Top 20 Albums of the Year
Here we go, my 2022 Top 20 Albums of the Year.
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2022 Top 5 Hip Hop Albums of the Year
Next up, a fun one - my top 5 hip hop albums of 2022.
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2022 Top 5 Rock & Alternative Albums of the Year
Next up for list season - my top 5 rock & alternative albums of the year.
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2022 Top 5 Pop Albums of the Year
It's list season! Starting off with my top 5 pop albums of the year.
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Drake & 21 Savage - Her Loss
Drama aside, Her Loss is deep with bangers and moments that fans are going to love to have on replay.
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Grammy Awards 2023 Reaction + Predictions
2023 Grammy Awards reactions, thoughts and predictions.
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Music News Roundup 11/15
Topics include: RIP Takeoff, Kanye West's anti-semitism, Drake dissing Megan Thee Stallion, Taylor Swift vinyl drama, and more!
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Taylor Swift - Midnights
Taylor’s hit or miss songwriting plus the consistently underwhelming production leaves me disappointed.
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Artist Interview - Sækyi
Interview with Sækyi, alternative hip hop artist out of Virginia. Check out his latest EP, Angels Don't Call Me.
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Steve Lacy - Gemini Rights
A fun and engaging album, one of the most creative R&B projects this year.
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Artist Interview - Selina
Interview with Portland native, R&B singer-songwriter, Selina. We dive into her latest album SOLACE, what to expect from some new music, and much more.
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JID - The Forever Story
The continuation of JID’s explosive debut lives up to expectations.
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Music News Roundup 10/3
Topics include: Rihanna + The Super Bowl, New Frank Ocean?, DaBaby first week album sales, and more!
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Music News Roundup 9/19
This week's topics include: PnB Rock's death (RIP), R Kelly's conviction, and the drama between Drake and Anthony Fantano.
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Kendrick Lamar Discography Ranking - featuring Ohh-D
Ranking Kendrick Lamar's discography. Featuring special guest - friend and artist, Ohh-D.
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