“Pismo” by Tino Drima: Love, Plain and Simple
I once had an English teacher tell me that young love best represents love in its purest form. Uncorrupted and simple, teenage romance is hardly affected by wealth, occupation, or family; rather, it encapsulates partners loving each other for nothing but who they are. I think about that from time to time. I feel like […]
“Amnesia” by Dude Low: Deceptively Thoughtful Vibes
“Amnesia” by Dude Low is a fun yet melancholy electro-pop song reminiscent of a lost Tame Impala track. Based on first instinct and sound alone, I expected the song to reflect a mild existential crisis and detachment from reality due to its synth-powered instrumentals and psychedelic feel. “I’m just looking for some lightning Climbing out […]
“Throw Me A Line” by The Moving Stills: Nostalgic Summer Warmth
Picture yourself in the passenger seat of a car with the windows down. Imagine it’s around five or six o’clock, you’re on the highway home after a long day at the beach, and the sun is setting. While you’re sort of bummed that the day is over, you’re mostly overwhelmed with feelings of calmness, fulfillment, […]
“Whittier” by Overnight: Dreaminess Through Tears
When I was first listening to this song, I expected Overnight to be another semi-well-known indie-rock band I’d just been missing out on. And while I suppose I’d been missing out, I was surprised to find out that “Whittier” was their newly released debut single. The band, coming from southern Massachusetts, highlights the difficulties of […]
