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"Never Gonna Give You Up": the perfect song for a worldwide day of pranks
Does it count as a rickroll if you’re told right away?
Benjamin Kassel
Mar 31, 20223 min read


"Tainted Love": a cover that defined the 80s sound
Soft Cell weren't the originators of this song, new wave, or synth-pop, but their take on Gloria Jones set the stage for a decade of music.
Benjamin Kassel
Mar 20, 20223 min read


"I'm So Excited" has a lot going on under its surface
The Pointer Sisters' eternally catchy hit is more than meets the ear.
Benjamin Kassel
Feb 26, 20223 min read


"I've Been Waitin' for Tomorrow" (All of My Life)... the title speaks for itself
It's a somewhat confusing song by a band with a somewhat confusing name: The The. How fitting.
Benjamin Kassel
Feb 17, 20223 min read
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