Artist Spotlight

A$AP Rocky’s New Song Preview Seemingly Aims at A$AP Relli Following Assault Trial Acquittal

During a lively performance at Rolling Loud Los Angeles on March 15, A$AP Rocky brought energy. He teased a new song that seemed to take a shot at A$AP Relli, a former friend who accused him of assault related to a shooting incident in 2021. Although Rocky was cleared of those criminal charges earlier this year, it’s clear from his new lyrics that he hasn’t completely moved on from the drama. In the song, Rocky raps, “People act up when they’re not relevant / Saying they’re A$AP, but we were never friends.” Unlike his more neutral stance during the famous rap rivalry involving Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and J. Cole last year, Rocky isn’t holding back on personal matters.

His lyrics allude to the fallout from the court case, mentioning things like settlements and evidence, which many believe are digs at Relli. This new song comes at a critical time, as Rocky is still dealing with a civil lawsuit from Relli. While he was found not guilty in the criminal court, this civil case is a different story. The standards for proving something are different in civil cases, so the outcome could change. It’s uncertain how this lawsuit will play out, Rocky isn’t backing down.

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.

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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