Benjamin KasselMar 6, 20223 min"Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground" is my top pick from the 2000s garage revivalThe White Stripes' 2001 single showcases their unmistakable sound in my favorite ways.
Benjamin KasselJan 1, 20224 minI ring in 2022 with "Comfortably Numb," of all songsWhy? It just kind of happened once, and I've kept it up since... but I try to read into it anyway.
Benjamin KasselDec 24, 20213 min"Riders on the Storm," a master class in atmosphereThe song doesn't even have the word "rain" in it, but its presence is undoubted, as is that of Jim Morrison's most personal character.
Benjamin KasselDec 14, 20214 minTracking Jon Batiste's influences on "FREEDOM"The R&B and jazz virtuoso's artistic voice is shaped by multiple iconic inspirations — including some from his hometown.