Benjamin KasselMar 17, 20223 minWhat is the apocalypse in "Dance Apocalyptic"?That's a question I've had recently as I've gotten to thinking about just one of Janelle Monáe's show-stopping numbers.
Benjamin KasselFeb 25, 20225 min"Inner Light" speaks to my anxious self in a re-emerging social climateElderbrook and Bob Moses' lyrically driven house production has been a personal anthem since I first heard it about half a year ago.
Benjamin KasselFeb 25, 20223 min"Message in a Bottle": togetherness... in loneliness?As weird as that sounds, that's exactly how Sting positions his lyrics in one of the Police's many timeless hits.
Benjamin KasselNov 22, 20213 min"Celebration" and the comfort in revelryEven with its title and sporting usage, Kool & the Gang's signature song embodies a more laidback form of celebrating.
Benjamin KasselNov 20, 20213 min"Someone To You" and the effects of the simple desire to be lovedBANNERS displays the longing for a feeling he may not really know... but the way he does it is compelling.
Benjamin KasselNov 15, 20215 minThis is a "Land of Confusion," but we have the power to change thatGenesis capture the strife which penetrates our world on all levels, while also leaving the door open for humanity to still work things out.
Benjamin KasselOct 28, 20214 minYes, I wrote a serious article about "The Safety Dance"Given both the song's origins and its more modern use, it honestly makes a good amount of sense to approach the topic in this way.
Benjamin KasselOct 21, 20214 min"People, I've been sad" perfectly captures how the world has been as of late...Last year, Christine and the Queens delivered a song which became increasingly poignant in the months following its release.