Benjamin KasselJan 4, 20224 minCarpenter Brut's cover of "Maniac" places the listener inside the maniaA "darksynth" retooling of a 1980s movie soundtrack classic gives the lyrics and title a much more fitting treatment.
Benjamin KasselDec 1, 20213 min"Dreams" demonstrates the power of recurrenceGorgon City utilize mediated repetition — particularly of a single element — to create and reinforce their track's titular aura.
Benjamin KasselNov 29, 20214 minOn "Losing My Religion," obsession, and self-reflectionR.E.M. portray a man whose hindsight reminds him of painful mistakes in love and trust.
Benjamin KasselNov 25, 20214 min"Toxic," the most unique pop song of this centuryBaby, can't you hear? It's nothing like what you expect from an idol like Britney Spears, but it's arguably her biggest hit.
Benjamin KasselNov 24, 20213 minFew modern instrumentals capture me like "Bloodflow" doesGrandbrothers blur the boundary between classical and electronic worlds with this powerful, piano-driven production.