Artist Spotlight

SZA Dodges Drake Drama on Jimmy Kimmel Ahead of Grand National Tour with Kendrick Lamar

SZA is staying calm and relaxed, especially when it comes to anything involving Drake. In her recent interview with Jimmy Kimmel, the talented R&B singer quickly dismissed any talk about Drake possibly showing up at Kendrick Lamar’s upcoming concert in Toronto. With the Grand National tour approaching, Kimmel asked SZA about any worries she might have about performing in a city where Kendrick and Drake have had some tension.

SZA turned the question back to him, asking, “Are you worried?” Kimmel admitted he wasn’t, and SZA responded confidently, saying, “I wouldn’t be either. It’s going to be so fun!” Kimmel wasn’t done yet. He pushed a bit more, asking what would happen if “you know who” showed up at the concert. SZA, known for her cool demeanor, played along with a playful smile, asking, “Who knows who?” This lighthearted exchange shows that SZA isn’t interested in the drama between Kendrick and Drake. Instead, she’s focused on her upcoming co-headlining tour with Lamar and on giving her fans a great show.

Toronto is an important stop on the tour, and there will likely be ongoing rumors about whether Drake will appear, either in the audience or in some way responding to Kendrick. But SZA’s attitude makes it clear that she’s not going to engage in any of that chatter. She is dedicated to highlighting the music, her fans, and the overall experience of the tour. When SZA steps onto the stage in Toronto, she will do it on her own terms, leaving the rumors behind and letting the music take center stage.

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Album Review

Paul Terry, Aptøsrs & Cellarscape unite on bold new album “Alternative Piano Club”

Combining his three artistic alter egos, Paul Terry presents an awe-inspiring new 12-track album, “Alternative Piano Club,” written in collaboration with Aptøsrs and Cellarscape. This is an album-length voyage of music that blends acoustic, rock, and piano-driven cinematic sounds.

Torn between this complex emotional spectrum, all the while the piano remains at its core throughout. Paul Terry opens his “Memento Mori (Chromogenic Phase)” contemplatively, creating a solemn, reflective mood. Cellarscape’s “Three Years Of Roses“ is warmer, whereas Aptøsrs’ “Questionnaires“ is much more textured as a large, sculptural post-rock.

“Dave’s Theme,” written by Paul Terry, musically expands the narrative with a touch of cinematic elevation that aligns well. “We Shape The Clouds” by Cellarscape is fluffy and heart-warming, “Writers Behind The Curtain” is somber, more narrative. We are all together in “A Place We Made,” an honest, intimate, emotionally grounded space.

The project contains vocal warmth and cultural depth in the song “This Is My Home“ by Silas Miami & Lana Crowster. Proceeding in a totally different direction is the stronger emotional clarity of Paul Terry’s acoustic storytelling on “Any Time You Want To Fly” and “No Sleep Has Come.” Cellarscape presents a wide, spacious atmospheric moment in “Cygnus,” while Aptøsrs ends with “Rust Mountain (Monochrome Piano Version),” a simple gem that brings the project full circle.

The mixing of Sam Okell and Adam Noble, the mastering of Alex Wharton and Robin Schmidt have, in many ways, brought their polish to it while still making it feel human. “Alternative Piano Club” is a work entity, where three musical personalities met and talk mind in the same emotional language.

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Artist Spotlight

LAST ALEX! balances precision and pulse on the electrifying track “Plus 1”

LAST ALEX!, a Chicago-based artist and producer, comes out with “Plus 1,” a high-energy release that combines technical prowess with an undeniable melodic instinct.

LAST ALEX! puts both craftsmanship and creativity on display here. The song’s strength lies in its balance, in detailed execution without sacrificing feeling, and in complexity without losing momentum.

LAST ALEX! doesn’t fully lean into the cold technique or loose emotion, but finds the sweet spot where skill and soul meet. This yields a polished, vibrant, and musically confident track.

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