Unfortified Castle

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 was first drawn to this Smiths track by its odd form, but with every listen, I feel a deeper connection to the lyrics and their setting.

Sia presents a tale of self-reckoning, but also acceptance and ultimately confidence that she can at least healthfully keep her pain inside.

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