Rahim Redcar, the artist previously known as Christine and the Queens, describes his new album, Hopecore, as a heartfelt project filled with “tears, blood, and mostly an unwavering faith in the raw, pure expression of the soul.” This latest release combines high-stakes pop with a vibrant club pulse, marking a shift from the theatrical elements of his prior album, Paranoïa, Angels, True Love, to a series of exhilarating nightclub performances. Redcar emphasizes that the record represents a singular vision—“an absolute quest where no one else came in to tamper with intentions. A call of the flesh, a prayer for justice and freedom.”
Tommy Richman: Coyote [ISO Supremacy/Pulse]
Tommy Richman, a rising star from Virginia, has unveiled his debut album, Coyote. This 11-track offering notably does not include his popular hits, “Million Dollar Baby” and “Devil Is a Lie,” but introduces listeners to newer tracks like “Thought You Were the One” and “Whitney.” Richman showcases his dramatic falsetto set against a backdrop of beats that channel the essence of 1990s R&B, 1980s synth-pop, funk, and disco. While he has quickly ascended to fame, including a notable appearance on a major late-night show, Richman aims to establish himself beyond a fleeting success. “This is a big record, but this doesn’t define me. This is the start of a run,” he stated in a recent interview.
