For several months, I have allowed myself to embrace the nostalgia of music from my time in high school in the early 2010s. Artists I typically derided, such as Black Eyed Peas and Pitbull, I have newfound joy and reminisce as I grew into becoming a music lover. All the music on the radio at … Continue reading On Mixtapes and Friendship
Tag: Music
The Song of the Summer is a Myth, and That is a Good Thing
At summer’s end, a collective dialogue takes over to determine what people have been listening to from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Summer months have everyone out at the park, at the beach, connecting with friends and strangers while our ears pick up tunes emanating from car stereos, portable speakers, and backpack boomboxes. In the … Continue reading The Song of the Summer is a Myth, and That is a Good Thing
Musical Moments 2024
2024 is gone, and 2025 is already shaping to be a hectic year. 2024 was such a busy and exciting year in music and wanted to share some things I witnessed and observed over the past year. Zack Fox Not Like Us Tracy Chapman/Luke Combs BBL Drizzy Gum.MP3 Questlove Cypress Hill Vampire Weekend Breakin @ … Continue reading Musical Moments 2024
Best Albums & Songs 2024
In a year with a lot of ups and downs both personally and throughout the world, I found a lot of solace and fun with finding new music and sharing with friends. I admit, the increasing use of algorithms have made songs and albums come at a steady full clip which can be hard beyond … Continue reading Best Albums & Songs 2024
Best Music 2024
The longer list and write-up is linked here. Sharing the full list below Best Albums - 2024 1. Vampire Weekend - Only God Was Above Us 2. Mk.Gee - Two Star & The Dream Police 3. Doechii - Alligator Bites Never Heal 4. Fabiana Palladino - Fabiana Palladino 5. Common/Pete Rock - The Auditorium Vol. 1 … Continue reading Best Music 2024