Unfortified Castle

The chorus of the 1975’s nihilist 2018 lead single provides the only thought of relief… but how relieving is it?

Pulp’s song — framed around a future that’s become the past — makes me grapple with my understanding of time unlike any other.

It's the end of my last break, and a song about being on the road soundtracks the way I feel underneath a calm exterior.

I'd been sitting on this song for a while, never imagining I'd write about it for this reason... but it painfully fits the moment.

Depeche Mode's most successful song is an inner monologue, formed in a moment when the outside world is quiet.

...as is pretty much every Rage Against The Machine song.

Simply put, it's N.E.R.D — that says more than any genre label.

The ever-excellent band combine classic rock influences with their modern indie sound on a recent single.

*inhales* *SCREAMS INTERNALLY*

It's a somewhat confusing song by a band with a somewhat confusing name: The The. How fitting.

Their title track from last summer's EP has an unavoidable gravitas as it speaks to the fallout the innocent suffer from war.

In complete King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard style, its weirdness only makes it better.

It's also just a plain good song from a band that, yes, isn't just a meme.

It's hard to pull off an energetic downward tempo shift, but that's exactly what Franz Ferdinand did, and I love it.

As Beijing 2022 begins, I return to Underworld's musical setting for the 2012 cauldron lighting.

Rex Orange County's new release is a simple indie pop slice that speaks to the drive one gets from valuing themself and their endeavors.

With the employment of a mandolin, Blue Merle gave a sound I love a twist I never expected, but one I thoroughly enjoy.

Soundgarden's mainstream breakthrough served as a personal eye- (and ear-) opener, allowing me to appreciate a sound that defined the 90s.

Between its sampling dispute, its distinctive vocal elements, and its point of view, the Verve's enduring anthem leaves a unique impression.

In hindsight, these styles are perfect for each other — unlike the former relationship the song describes. Bravo, ILLENIUM and Jon Bellion.