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Me Against The Music: 2022

The pandemic is finally over... is a sentiment that I would love to share in total sincerity. But with COVID still looming, a global supply chain in shambles, and inflation undergoing a historic rise, the 2020s have proven to be challenging at best, and devastating at worst. Still, in the midst of this turmoil, we found refuge in art. Musicians helped usher in "the new normal", with fresh singles blaring from car speakers as we left vaccination appointments, and loved ones singing along to their favorite albums as gatherings resumed. These are unprecedented times, and although the next week seems…
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Album Review – EYEYE x Lykke Li ★ ★ ★ ½

While some believe that Sweden’s most valuable commodity might be machinery or vehicles, its greatest export might actually be that of pop music. From mold-breaking supergroups and iconic producers like ABBA and Max Martin, to more recent global breakthroughs such as Robyn, Tove Lo, and Icona Pop, it’s clear that the Nordic nation has a precise approach to crafting ear worms that borders on the surgical. Although many of the tunes that have the greatest crossover appeal in the United States are bright and bombastic, Sweden is no stranger to demure songs that pull your heart into your throat. And…
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