Nick Sligh

Jun 11, 2023 | stanforddaily.com | Nick Sligh

As my time at Stanford comes to an end, so does my time with The Stanford Daily. I wanted to use my final article to reflect on my time writing about music over the last four years. Shan Reddy ’23, one of my best friends at Stanford, encouraged me in my freshman year to put my endless rants about music into writing for The Daily. As soon as I realized how fun and fulfilling it was, I never really looked back. Since then, I’ve published eighty-four different reviews.

May 31, 2023 | stanforddaily.com | Nick Sligh

Welcome to “New Music with Nick.” In this column, I will be reviewing some of the most notable new album releases across various genres, focusing on hip-hop, R&B and pop music. Join me in exploring the ever-shifting landscape of the streaming era. Aminé & Kaytranada: “KAYTRAMINÉ” (May 19, 2023)Once upon a time, “Caroline” broke into the rap charts and threw Aminé into the mainstream. Back then, I thought he might be another one-hit wonder that never strikes gold again.

May 11, 2023 | stanforddaily.com | Nick Sligh

Welcome to “New Music with Nick.” In this column, I will be reviewing some of the most notable new album releases across various genres, focusing on hip-hop, R&B and pop music. Join me in exploring the ever-shifting landscape of the streaming era. Jack Harlow: “Jackman.” (April 28, 2023)I had little to no expectations for Jack Harlow’s “Jackman.” Harlow’s terrible 2022 album “Come Home The Kids Miss You” left my expectations for the future of his career virtually nonexistent.

Apr 27, 2023 | stanforddaily.com | Nick Sligh

Welcome to “New Music with Nick.” In this column, I will be reviewing some of the most notable new album releases across various genres, focusing on hip-hop, R&B and pop music. Join me in exploring the ever-shifting landscape of the streaming era. Daniel Caesar: “NEVER ENOUGH” (April 7, 2023)The long-awaited return of Daniel Caesar has finally arrived. Almost four years following the release of “Case Study 01,” Caesar has come back with his third full-length LP.

Apr 10, 2023 | stanforddaily.com | Nick Sligh

Welcome to “New Music with Nick.” In this column, I will be reviewing some of the most notable new album releases across various genres, focusing on hip-hop, R&B and pop music. Join me in exploring the ever-shifting landscape of the streaming era. Larry June and The Alchemist: “The Great Escape” (March 31, 2023)Typically when a rapper and producer collaborate on a project, I (and most people) center our discussion around the rapper rather than the producer.