Unfortified Castle

Zedd's serene house-pop production featuring Troye Sivan was the first track of its kind that impressed me with the greater story it told.

Robyn's 2010s-defining hit is narratively unfitting such a response... but deep down, such an act really makes a lot of sense.

CamelPhat are leaders of the style now, and I saw it coming with this 2015 production.

I only came around to hip hop a few years ago, but more recent developments make it resonate with me even more now.

*inhales* *SCREAMS INTERNALLY*

...and I break it down today to pay tribute to the two robots with human souls who made it.

It's a somewhat confusing song by a band with a somewhat confusing name: The The. How fitting.

Is it cool? (Is it cool?) I don't know, but it's February 14, and it feels right.

...which, through yesterday's post, I may have caused. Sorry, folks. But enjoy Bananarama regardless.

It's also just a plain good song from a band that, yes, isn't just a meme.

Flume's new release is chock-full of fascinating details as he plays with time and musical space.

As Beijing 2022 begins, I return to Underworld's musical setting for the 2012 cauldron lighting.

Through his celebrity lens, Childish Gambino questions the trustworthiness of, frankly, anyone who seems to be a friend in the digital age.

Blondie's Moroder-produced movie soundtrack anthem presents the state of pop at a sonic inflection point — a sound people still love today.

A "darksynth" retooling of a 1980s movie soundtrack classic gives the lyrics and title a much more fitting treatment.

In examining a complete revamping of a pop production, I think of how stylistic choices can change our perception of a melody and lyrics.

Yes, it's a cover, and yes, they made a couple small changes that really make their version superior to its predecessors.

The memories will always be there, and Zara Larsson and MNEK's presentation of working through them really resonates with me.

A R I Z O N A sonically track their narrator's heart opening up as they unexpectedly feel love.

...and the marching band rendition of the track I heard tonight.