Kevin Abstract

Brockhampton’s penultimate album is the culmination of 12 years of friendship, grief and glory, laying out in experimental hip hop the devastating consequences of fame on art.

In the climax of my time as Picks of the Week writer, 100 percent that bitch Lizzo is releasing Cuz I Love You is coming out this Friday.

These playlists hold everything I have ever experienced, from the utter joy I felt laughing and screaming with friends on a spontaneous beach day to the churning I felt in my stomach during a fumbled kiss in the dark that I knew would be our last.

While streaming BROCKHAMPTON’s albums through headphones emphasizes the eclectic nature of its music, this show highlighted the curated but spontaneous individuality of the group. From their rap styles to their dance moves, each member was easily identifiable for their own artistry.

After a prolific 2017 and a comparatively quiet 2018, Texas boy band Brockhampton’s RCA Records debut "iridescence" stays true to the band’s ethos while successfully executing on an ambitious push toward new musical territory.

Brockhampton fans across the world shed conflicted tears after the boy band released a Twitter statement May 27 announcing the removal of Vann from the group.

The latest entry to the increasingly crowded Bay Area music festival scene, Blurry Vision Fest made a splash in its debut this weekend at the Middle Harbor Shoreline Park in Oakland.

This list breaks down what each member contributes to the group, including a good starting point for getting acquainted with each individual musician.

BROCKHAMPTON has been known to test the limits of what it can do with its music — and this boundary-pushing didn’t stop when the group got onstage.

But I did realize that my freshman year of college has marked a start of a significant period in my life — one in which I’ve begun to hear the music that plays behind my dearest memories.