In a new edition of Arts column Roller’s Stone, Thomas explores the newest album by Kendrick Lamar, ‘DAMN.’ It’s good, but there’s a catch…
Roller’s Stone: CES Cru’s ‘Catastrophic Event Specialists’
The rapping is as hard as ever on Kansas City hip-hop duo CES Cru’s latest offering, but it’s kneecapped by bland beatwork. By Thomas Roller
Get ready for Decadence, Denver’s New Year’s Eve EDM celebration
The annual New Year’s Eve EDM celebration is happening once again at the Colorado Convention Center. Here are the details. By Thomas Roller
Album review: John Legend’s ‘Darkness and Light’
John Legend delivers on his R&B roots, while also showcasing his vocal range in his latest release. By Alvaro Sanchez
Roller’s Stone: clipping.’s bold new concept album, ‘Splendor and Misery’
A review of clipping.’s new record “Splendor and Misery,” a sci-fi hip-hop trek through madness and struggle. By Thomas Roller
Roller’s Stone: Flatbush Zombies’ “3001: A Laced Odyssey”
A review of the latest release from experimental rap group Flatbush Zombies. By Thomas Roller
Roller’s Stone: Macklemore should clean up “This Unruly Mess” of an album
This week, Roller reviews Macklemore’s latest offering, and it’s…bad. By Thomas Roller
Roller’s Stone: Make more concept albums
Roller ruminates on the beauty of albums that tell a story. By Thomas Roller
Roller’s Stone: Led Zeppelin’s “Presence” is a forgotten classic
This week, Roller goes retro as he talks about the penultimate studio record from rock gods Led Zeppelin. By Thomas Roller
Roller’s Stone: Why popular music owes everything to African-American culture
How popular American music originated in African-American culture. By Thomas Roller