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"Interstate Love Song": a familiar riff leads to introspection
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.
Benjamin Kassel
Mar 28, 20223 min read


"Never Forget You" captures the emotions of remembering past friends
The memories will always be there, and Zara Larsson and MNEK's presentation of working through them really resonates with me.
Benjamin Kassel
Dec 17, 20215 min read


From Adele to her son and within herself, "My Little Love" presents a grappling with divorce
A standout from her new record, the string-guided track breaks new ground for Adele in just how personal she allows her narrative to be.
Benjamin Kassel
Nov 23, 20214 min read


On "Cranes in the Sky" and attempting to break free from a cycle of distractions
In trying to be productive post-heartbreak, Solange captures the difficulty in resolving to face our most pressing problems.
Benjamin Kassel
Oct 18, 20214 min read
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