The Frequency Podcast

Special Episode! Frequency Studios was a guest on The Turntable Teachers, discussing our top 23 songs of 2023. Check out this special episode.

Interview with Sol ChYld at Baby All Right in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. November 11th, 2023.

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.

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.

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.

Favorites albums from May 2023 - featuring albums from Summer Walker, The Lemon Twigs, Khamari, Ke$ha and more.

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.

Favorites albums from April 2023 - featuring albums from Jessie Ware, Black Thought, Daniel Caesar, Kara Jackson, Indigo de Souza and more.

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.

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.

A little better. Genre: Hip hop. Rating: 5/10. Favorites: Denver, Common Ground, Blame On Me. Least favorite: Gang gang gang.

Lazy. Genre: Hip hop / Trap / Pop rap. Rating: 2/10. Favorites: Flaunt It/Cheap. Least favorite: Not So Bad.

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.

Favorites albums from March 2023 - featuring albums from JPEGMAFIA, Danny Brown, Lana Del Rey, Kali Uchis, 100 Gecs, boygenius and more.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Another top tier inclusion in what is shaping out to be a robust discography for Kali Uchis.

The conventional sonic direction may have gone over better if the concept was strong enough to sink my teeth into.

Don Toliver sounds comfortable - mostly due to him not really getting out of his comfort zone.

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.

Topically things get stale, but the diverse performances and the passionate songwriting are both impressive enough to keep you hooked.

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.

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.

RAYE shows the maturity of a seasoned artist on her debut album.

Although I find many of the topics Sam Smith tackles on Gloria admirable - the execution is not it for me.

The next installment of my series where I review classic albums - Ask Rufus by the band Rufus & featuring the Queen of Funk, Chaka Khan.

Lil Yachty pivots away from hip hop and steps into an entirely new world - psychedelic rock. A welcome surprise.

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.

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.

Ranking Tyler, the Creator's discography. Featuring special guest - back for the second time, Undisputedd.ig.

The first installment of my series where I review classic albums - Arcade Fire's indie rock altering debut, Funeral.

Most anticipated albums for 2023.

SZA is back after 5 years - how does SOS compare to her R&B-defining debut album Ctrl?

Here we go, my 2022 Top 20 Albums of the Year.

Next up, a fun one - my top 5 hip hop albums of 2022.

Next up for list season - my top 5 rock & alternative albums of the year.

It's list season! Starting off with my top 5 pop albums of the year.

Drama aside, Her Loss is deep with bangers and moments that fans are going to love to have on replay.

2023 Grammy Awards reactions, thoughts and predictions.

Topics include: RIP Takeoff, Kanye West's anti-semitism, Drake dissing Megan Thee Stallion, Taylor Swift vinyl drama, and more!

Taylor's hit or miss songwriting plus the consistently underwhelming production leaves me disappointed.

Interview with Sækyi, alternative hip hop artist out of Virginia. Check out his latest EP, Angels Don't Call Me.

A fun and engaging album, one of the most creative R&B projects this year.

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.

The continuation of JID's explosive debut lives up to expectations.

Topics include: Rihanna + The Super Bowl, New Frank Ocean?, DaBaby first week album sales, and more!

This week's topics include: PnB Rock's death (RIP), R Kelly's conviction, and the drama between Drake and Anthony Fantano.

Ranking Kendrick Lamar's discography. Featuring special guest - friend and artist, Ohh-D.