Unfortified Castle

Why does it feel like so few songs even remotely touch on the theme of working through relationships?

While a departure from their known sound, this highlight from their new album — over a decade in the works — fits the band's character.

Motown meets wall of sound meets breakup angst meets— wait, this song has an actual ending? Sick!

Disclosure's masterpiece with Lorde has a downright outrageous beat and great lyric / instrumental coordination to drive home its narrative.

One of the many highlights on Lil Nas X's debut album, its personal narrative stands out to me.

It doesn't get more 60s than how the Friends of Distinction spun an instrumental classic. And how do Zambia and Jim Brown each play a part?

...ehh, who cares? Enough people have already misheard it that it doesn't even matter.

In a way, Norah Jones presents an alternative perspective on lost love compared to yesterday's post.

Mark Ronson and Camila Cabello combine for an anthem of post-heartbreak grief and processing.

At least now we know what it's about.

It's light, it's upbeat... and the context in which it was written definitely explains its sound.

...and you probably aren't hearing it correctly, because a celebration of capitalism it most definitely is not.

Ava Max demonstrates how to build up from a sample, creating new material in a different style while also not losing sight of the original.

John Newman's hit starts slowly, but he soon unleashes its northern soul flavor.

This ska punk jam has one of the most unique origin stories for a track I've ever heard — one which makes me question my own life a bit.

The title of the Zombies' jumpstart single is an answer, but it, along with the rest of the song, only breeds more questions.

Happy birthday, Dad. Thanks for all your love, guidance, and CDs.

AJR present a quite positive, but easily embraceable lens on present-day living in one of the year's best pop tracks.

The most powerful and catchiest vocal lines don't necessarily need words.

Some pop songs could be cut short and still feel somewhat satisfying. "Tiny Dancer," simply put, is not one of those songs.