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Gorillaz: Worst to Best
Hello all. I’m back for a quick little piece about my favorite music group of all time, Gorillaz. “Music group” may not be the best way to describe the project because musically speaking it’s really more of a Damon Albarn solo project. They’re more of a multimedia duo, the second member Jamie Hewlett being responsible for the creation of the characters, the evolving art style of the band, and the story behind the fictional band members. I do like to call them a musical group
Alex Torres
May 2622 min read


My 26 Favorite Albums of 2025
Hi friends. Yes I still write. It’s been hard to do anything the last six months being a full time student and living in SF, although one thing I had a lot of time for was listening to music in the car. I’m cracked out on Vietnamese iced coffee right now and still braindead from two brutal weeks of school, so forgive me if my writing seems somewhat aimless. I’m trying my hardest. I probably could take a day before I get started on writing this, school literally ended yesterda
Alex Torres
Jan 965 min read


I’M TIRED OF THE DISRESPECT: The Lonely Island
L-R -- Jorma Taccone, Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer It’s time we put some respect on the name y’all. Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone, and...
Alex Torres
Aug 18, 202514 min read


Playboi Carti: Can we listen in good conscience?
If you live anywhere other than under a rock then you are aware that Playboi Carti has finally dropped his highly anticipated and long...
Alex Torres
Aug 16, 20254 min read


Amdi’s Album of the Year: You’ll Have To Lose Something, and It Won’t Be Your Daily Rot
What’s up yall. I told you already that I had an article coming out about SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE written by my homie Amdi. Well here it...
Andrew Leavitt
Jan 10, 20259 min read


My 26 Favorite Albums of 2024
Up next for my series of long crazy lists is my 25 favorite albums released in 2024. I’m just gonna get right into it because I know this...
Alex Torres
Jan 7, 202544 min read


My 15 favorite songs of 2024
Hey guys. The year is finally ending. I’ve been making lists, refining them, listening to so much stuff in preparation for this month....
Alex Torres
Dec 14, 202419 min read


My favorite musical collaborations of all time
I thought it’d be fun to make a list of my all time favorite collaborations that exist between two or more musicians of unique fame. For...
Alex Torres
Nov 25, 202420 min read


In defense of: Like All Before You by The Voidz
Like All Before You - 2024 2024 has been a crazy eventful year for music. Lots of great music has been celebrated, but one thing that I...
Alex Torres
Oct 31, 20245 min read


The rise of a new legend: Quadeca
Quadeca, 2024 Nothing gives me greater joy than to see an artist undergo creative growth or evolution in a successful manner. Last year...
Alex Torres
Oct 21, 20247 min read


It's time we start talking abut the Beastie Boys
There are very few artists that exist in as many subcultures as the Beastie Boys. Their history is long and fascinating, and it makes...
Alex Torres
Oct 15, 20247 min read


Welcome to The 01 And Only Media!
I’ll keep this short and sweet. I’m very excited to get this website going and to start spending more time writing! It’s something that...
Alex Torres
Oct 15, 20241 min read


My 12 favorite albums of 2023
2023 was a pretty tremendous year for music. A lot of my favorite artists came through with great albums and a lot of artists I've never...
Alex Torres
Nov 26, 20239 min read
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