Benjamin KasselMar 27, 20223 min"Where is the Love": seventies soul done rightRoberta Flack and Donny Hathaway's duo is my favorite of the multiple songs with this title.
Benjamin KasselFeb 1, 20223 minI felt down, but "KEEP IT UP" helped me be a bit more positiveRex Orange County's new release is a simple indie pop slice that speaks to the drive one gets from valuing themself and their endeavors.
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 1, 20215 min"Let Me Love You," a beautiful 21st-century ballad with a lot going on under its surfaceMario's signature song may seem simple at first, but closer inspection reveals several largely small, but impactful changes throughout.