following the passing of the last member of the iconic trio, it feels necessary to shed light once again on the brief yet memorable artistic journey of the ronettes.

with only one studio album released, the group played a central role in shaping the pop rock sound of the ‘60s, certainly akin to that of contemporaries like the beach boys, yet filtered through a distinctly feminine perspective. a narrative voice that would go on to inspire artists such as amy winehouse.

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“room on fire” is the natural continuation of the celebrated debut by the strokes. the “gritty” voice of julian casablancas echoes the vintage sound of the guitars, while the riffs remain memorable: at first listen, it could almost feel like an “is this it” part 2.

yet it’s an album that carries the new york band toward a greater artistic maturity: there’s a more deliberate approach in the guitar work, a tighter rhythmic section, and bass lines ... read more

this album is pure, persistent energy, built on loops of drums, synths, and exuberant distortions, to the point that, while remaining rooted in electropop, it reveals a punk spirit. the lyrics are explicit, provocative, catchy, and immediate: they help shape a distinct vibe, reinforcing this deliberately out of control approach to music.

the sensual world is one of the most intimate and delicate works by the artist. the voice is almost a whisper, enchanting: a gentle and seductive call. the more pronounced timbral modulations and the role of storyteller of troubled loves fade away, in order to explore love in more conscious forms.

one slips into the depth of feelings: eleven short stories that express and affirm female sensuality. the sound is warm and deep, a kind of pop with an ethnic flavor that experiments more maturely ... read more

serving queer addams family realness with an 80s twist.

the beginning is an intense finale: when everything decays, the last flashes of a car as the frame widens. the one who has left is the interlocutor, and now, metaphorically, the protagonist too, searching for a new meaning to the weight of it all. sudden as it is unexpected, yet it’s only the beginning of the story, in the memory and pain of that past which lives on in the present.

in pouring out all his anger, the protagonist lets his own responsibilities in this distance emerge, ... read more

synth, bass, and drums: that’s all it took to shape the sonic landscape of this album. minimalist and slow, it lets itself be carried by waves of psychedelic tension and release. the voice, in turn, surrenders to pain, echoing laments in the vein of thom yorke and jeff buckley. it tells the story of how the memory of the other person, once pure passion, has become pure torment, visceral and obsessive.

the atmosphere unfolds as a gradual decrescendo of emotions: the initial hatred, ... read more

i’d like to thank @TommasoPianta for introducing me to the music of charles stepney. a u.s. musician and producer, he is one of those figures who, often remaining in the background, managed to shape the trajectory of an entire musical language from behind the piano keys.

starting from the psychedelic soul experience of rotary connection, where he first collaborated with minnie riperton, stepney helped define an aesthetic where soul, rock, and orchestral experimentation coexist.

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it’s an album where excellence and intangibility coexist. it comes after a difficult period for the artist, who fell into addiction and lived recklessly; here, the music becomes a cry for rebirth, powerful, disoriented, moving through all that pain. the turmoil of returning to a sober life comes through in the glitchy synths, alternating between more intimate moments and more frenetic ones.

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if in arlo parks’ album (2026) the exploration of desire took on melancholic tones, in “superbloom” the same theme becomes pure opulence and a celebration of femininity. it’s an approach that is both elegant and provocative, as if jessie projects herself into an alter ego that frees her from any expressive restraint.

thus, the protagonist’s fantasies begin to bloom, drawing the listener into a journey through a paradisiacal garden, rich with temptations one cannot ... read more

released in 1985, “hounds of love” is still today one of the most avant-garde and influential works in pop music history, an essential reference point in the output of kate bush. the turning point had already come with the experimental radicalism of “the dreaming”, her fourth album, alongside the sonic emancipation made possible by the fairlight cmi.

once again taking full control of production, bush returned 3 years later with an even more ambitious record: a form of ... read more

madame ritorna in uno stato di atarassia farmacologica nella quale si diventa lucidi, al netto delle esperenze con cui si diventa grandi. è una poetica tra l’ipocrisia e l’intimità, una risposta a quel “dove è finita madame?”. così è tornata senza il velo delle illusioni, nel momento in cui aveva tutto, ma senza conoscere più niente di sé.

a veil of melancholy, the coldness of ireland, the echo of unrequited feelings reverberating within: this is the mix of ingredients behind florence road’s ep. musically, it’s an intimate folk project that, in its search for answers, leaves room for emotional outbursts in a cranberries-like style. it’s yet another step in the right direction toward breaking through.

a really interesting contemporary r&b project that experiments with drumless aesthetics, funk, and ’80s synth pop. at the same time, it feels like a process of self-exploration, where the artist confronts his own relational toxicity and tries to move toward a form of romanticism that remains imperfect, yet more conscious and respectful.

“death of a ladies’ man” is the kind of album that seems to have been born from entirely different intentions, yet precisely in its controversial, almost out-of-control nature, it reveals itself as a hidden gem in cohen’s discography.

the cover portrays cohen in a seductive pose, seated at a restaurant table beside two women. and yet, the core of the record is something else entirely: it’s the symbolic death of the “ladies’ man,” the end of a ... read more

synth e bassline incalzanti danno vita a un electropop dal sapore brat summer.

miss italia è una lucida e ironica invettiva che mette a fuoco compromessi, storture e allucinazioni collettive lungo la strada verso il successo. non è tanto una decostruzione del fragile sé, quanto del prodotto plasticoso plasmato dalle dinamiche dell’industria, che si guarda allo specchio per restituire tutto al mittente.

an attempt to push toward ever more extreme and profound territories, Kate Bush takes full creative control of her music, self-producing “the dreaming”. it’s a liberating act that translates into a bold stylistic radicalism: rhythmic textures become urgent and tribal, the narratives delve into the folds of the psyche, while the voice constantly shifts between a scream and a whisper.

an unsettling and shadowy sonic universe takes shape, capable of projecting the listener into ... read more

it’s an album where science and fantasy meet, with warm yet spacey sound textures. apparently, moog synthesizers stimulate plant growth, redefining a new perspective on photosynthesis.

in immersing oneself in what is widely regarded as the first true experimental turning point of kate bush, her encounter with peter gabriel emerges as a central influence. the former frontman of genesis, after leaving the band in 1975 at the height of its success, embarked on a path aimed at developing a new sound that embraced emerging technological innovations.

it’s the “fairlight cmi” that stands out as one of the key elements in the creation of “never for ... read more