Here is a snippet of my latest article. You can find the whole article here on Substack. Although it was created in seclusion, the album invites the listener back to the room. The opening track Overtones feels like a jump cut into a movie scene. There is no grand introduction, no fading in from a black screen.... Continue Reading →
Générique echoes the emotional world of The Car
Follow the link to my new article HERE on Substack.
Opening Night
Follow the link below for my newest article. Opening Night is a prelude:
The Image-Repertoire of Arctic Monkeys
A few weeks ago, someone messaged me to weigh in on a debate concerning Alex Turner’s lyrics. The argument? That he’s never written a proper love song and only circled the topic of love through lust, longing, and the rush of pursuit. The claim is that love songs aren’t genuine if filled with sly, suggestive... Continue Reading →
Fear and Loathing in the Arctic
A year before The Car was released I tried to predict its upcoming theme and sound, solely for my own entertainment and escape from the daily mundane. We didn’t have any clues or ideas as to where the band was headed, so I played off the previous album and the state of the world around... Continue Reading →
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