In the decade of so that I’ve been writing about music, I’ve covered a fair amount of songs about children and parenthood. I don’t think that at any point in that time I heard an artist give themselves over so fully to the joys of that responsibility as Astrid Cordes. The Danish singer/songwriter has put together “Hurry Up And Kiss Me While The Baby’s Still … Continue reading Astrid Cordes-Surrender
A month or so ago I got my first listen to the music of Jonny Strykes with two songs that provided a little taste of his talents, but left me wanting more. Fortunately, he has followed those tracks with two tracks that feel more confident and sharp. These tunes that make up his latest double single slide right into my wheelhouse of synth pop and … Continue reading Jonny Strykes-All The Way Home/Gimme A Sign
It’s been a great year for artists reimagining some of their classic works. A couple months ago we got the official album version of Dylan’s Shadow Kingdom, and a while before that came U2’s Songs Of Surrender. Both releases a testament to the unending evolution of creativity. This week Nik Freitas added his own song to the growing list of revised tunes. Freitas is best-known … Continue reading Nik Freitas-Summer Hearts
From the moment I saw Sunday’s schedule, I knew it was far and away the best day of the festival. There were more acts I wanted to see on this one day then there were the other two days combined. It was a long and busy day, made longer by starting off with an early screening of Oppenheimer to complete my #Barbenheimer weekend. I actually … Continue reading Pitchfork 2023 Day 3 Recap
It’s been about a year since Nils Bloch released his debut EP, In Amber Light. Now he’s preparing his first full-length album, which will feature this single, “I Blink You Disappear.” I was a big fan of his output in 2022, and his initial offering of 2023 stands up to the high bar he set. While the summer is generally a time for bangers and … Continue reading Nils Bloch-I Blink You Disappear
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