andrewbasilovsk

my first full encounter with Sufjan Stevens, and wow what a journey!
Folk music has never really been my comfort zone, so I approached this project with a fair amount of curiosity and skepticism. Yet, somewhere along the way, Stevens completely pulled me into his world. There’s something deeply captivating about the way he sings: gentle, intimate, and strangely immersive. Even during the album’s longest and most intricate moments, his delivery keeps everything feeling alive and ... read more

SAWAYAMA feels like the arrival of a future superstar: Rina comes into her debut album like a rocket, combining infectious pop hooks, powerful vocals and crunchy guitars into a sound that's both bold and unique. Luckily, beneath the catchy choruses lies a deeply personal exploration of identity, family and trauma, giving the album an emotional weight that separates it from many of its pop contemporaries.
One thing I really like is that you can clearly hear the influence of the artists who ... read more

my Radiohead journey officially starts here.
Every week I'll be diving into a different album from their discography, and while I already knew Creep (who doesn't?), Pablo Honey was mostly uncharted territory for me.
If I had gone in blind, I probably would've assumed they were just another early 90s alternative rock band: guitars, angst, loud choruses - it's all there, but there's very little that hints at the band they would eventually become.
The biggest issue for me ... read more

solid project with a few weaker moments, but its strongest quality is the contrast between the abstract production and the introspective, almost poetic lyricism. His words feel deeply personal, making the project a thoughtful and engaging listen overall.