A song is a piece of music
I originally planned to write about Taylor Swift’s 2012 album RED—looking back at why I love it, and looking forward to the rerecording due in November. But then I started writing, and writing, and writing about one specific song from that album instead—‘All Too Well’. So this is a slight deviation from the original plan. […] More
Fire & Water Tori Amos is an elemental being. She writes about fire, water, earth, and air in all imaginable forms. When she performs live, she transmits and channels these energies through sound, light, and imagery. During some songs, she is grounded and earthy, while in others, she is fiery, even volcanic. And at other, […] More
An English indie/folk trio, Daughter are known for their sombre, thoughtful, and sometimes outright depressing music. Each track is perfectly crafted to convey emotions and moods so exquisitely that you can almost share the experiences that inspired their writing. The group are vocalist Elena Tonra, guitarist Igor Haefeli, and drummer Remi Aguilella. I first discovered the trio […] More
In this article, I tell the story of how I came to love Patti Smith’s song, “Summer Cannibals,” which became an ongoing presence during a particularly challenging period of my life. In writing this piece, I realized that even though the song is filled with foreboding imagery, it is ultimately a song about rediscovering your […] More
In this article, I explore 10 songs that depict how I have understood the development of Sia’s voice and music. The lyrics and themes of each songs are briefly analyzed, and some aspects of my life experience are intertwined in the discussion. Sia has a large catalogue of music, including a plethora of collaborations, contributions […] More
To Kill A King are a London-based band who released their first EP, My Crooked Saint, in 2011. Lead singer Ralph Pelleymounter also has a solo album, Dead Debutante’s Ball, which was released in 2019. I have been a fan of To Kill A King since my early teens, and my formative years were punctuated by the group’s subsequent albums. I have […] More
The Killers have long been one of my favourite groups, and their extensive discography is filled with hits and bops. Today I’m sharing what I think are their top ten tracks with you in an ultimate Killers’ playlist. Shot At The Night (Direct Hits, 2013) Right at the top of the list, this song is […] More
I think every art form has that one person or group that everyone looks up to. Your favorite artists usually have a favorite artist (Red Letter Media is all my favorite YouTube channels’ favorite YouTube channel, for example). In the case of EDM and bass music, though, it’s hard to argue against Ian “Space Laces” […] More
A queen of sultry and emotive music, Lana Del Rey is known for churning out music at a rate of knots—which is excellent news for fans. The last two years have given us two albums already, with a third coming shortly. She, to date, has seven studio albums. Picking just ten songs from Del […] More
Jillian Banks, stylised as BANKS, is known for her unique, bold, and captivating music. Her debut album Goddess did well in the UK and US album charts and curated her image as a dark, mysterious, fashionable artist. Two of the singles from this album, “Drowning” and “Beggin for Thread” also became popular, but neither made much footing chart-wise. While […] More
Bastille are a four-piece (although these days are often joined by a fifth, Charlie Barnes) band from London, fronted by lead singer Dan Smith. But they are much more than a band. Their art is rich with culture and politics and seeks to educate in every possible way. Couple this with some crazy vocal talent […] More
Pet Shop Boys deserve admiration for many reasons. They taught us it’s never too late for a career in pop music and that perfectionism pays (at least sometimes). When they broke through with “West End Girls” in 1986, they were working together for six years but they took their time to polish their sound. As […] More
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