Leave It To Lorde
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Leave It To Lorde

“Forget all the tears that you cried it’s over,” I think we know what she’s referring to… 🦠! But alas she might have spoken too soon. (So have many-a-TV ads ‘welcoming us back.’ ) That said, “It’s over” can be taken as any pre-summer-bummer worth moving on from. And “Solar Power” is a fun song to listen to as the backdrop!

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Queen For A Day
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Queen For A Day

There’s nothing not to like about Billie Eilish’s album. It’s tasty. Sonically pleasing. Interesting. But while recognition is deserved for breaking records, high sales, sold our shows and crying blood I can’t help but wonder if an artist’s accomplishments are more outstanding — judged more favorably just because the artist is…young.

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Screens
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Screens

When did our culture become so uncomfortable being idle? Why do we need so much external stimulation? I don't need to escape. I like what's on my mind. I get my best song ideas when I’m bored. 

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Confessions.