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Caprisongs was my musical companion throughout 2022. It was so refreshing to experience an FKA Twigs project that adopts a more carefree approach, one you can easily enjoy during your daily commute without feeling utterly overwhelmed and devastated (side-eyeing you, Magdalene). Caprisongs is a delightful journey, yet it retains that unmistakable FKA Twigs essence.

The mixtape brims with a desire for connecting with people, particularly in the context of the lockdown era, reminding me of the ... read more

Most beautiful yet devastating album title of 2023 so far? Check. Makes me want to become a nocturnal insect and fly directly into the light? Check. The first word that comes into my mind to describe Mitski's new album is natural - from imagery with insects, animals, the moon and life cycles to its organic arrangements with wonderful guitar, strings and sprinkles of orchestor. What a frame for an album that is mostly about love. Mitski captures this most initial human emotion in all its ... read more

Raven by Kelela sounds like being engulfed by waves until you sink to the buttom of the ocean. The production of the songs is sophisticated and immersive. But the true centerpiece remains Kelela's airy and husky vocals.

A few highlights from me: Contact is nothing but banger and makes me incredibly nostalgic somehow. The instrumental reminds me of a certain video game soundtrack from the 2000s I cannot quite recall. On The Run makes me want to dance. I would describe the soundscape as club ... read more

The musical equivalent of a cozy blanket. Heartstrings is definitely not your "Famous-actress-vents-into-singing"-album you would expect. Leighton Meester is much more than that and doesn't need to be loud for her to be heard.

On Heartstrings lush acoustic instrumentals hug Leighton Meester's sweet voice and melt into dreamy folk pop. It's the perfect soundtrack for a rainy afternoon with a cup of tea. The album is cohesively crafted, though I have to say the melodies of the title ... read more