Decibel Digest is a music blog by Dylan Efinger inspired by his ever-growing curiosity to explore and celebrate the past, present and future of music. Through reviews, essays, playlists and more he hopes to encourage a more open discussion around music that goes beyond mere critique. Follow along as he explores the deep and expanding canon of music.
Reviews
Playlists
Concerts
Dua Lipa – Radical Optimism
The ‘Vacanza queen’ puts her travels to good use, serving up a decent helping of eclectic bangers to soundtrack any summer adventure.
Isaac Dunbar – Beep Beep Repeat
On his ‘final’ EP, young pop provocateur Isaac Dunbar revives musical ghosts to craft a colourful future.
The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology – Taylor Swift
Swift highlights the artistic power of editing, or the lack thereof, on her vast and unruly eleventh studio album.
Our Shame – Tsatsamis
On his second EP, British singer and producer Tsatsamis hones in on his signature electro-pop sound.
Older – Lizzy McAlpine
With her third album, Lizzy McAlpine delivers a heart wrenching collection of songs showing that she’s not only ‘older’, but wiser beyond her years.
COWBOY CARTER – Beyoncé
COWBOY CARTER is not a country album – it’s rich musical survey of the past, present, and future of the American South
Deeper Well – Kacey Musgraves
Against a folk-tinged backdrop of grounded country songs, Musgraves searches for a deeper well – but doesn’t make too many breakthroughs