Benjamin KasselMar 24, 20223 min"Time in a Bottle" and the ephemerality of lifeJim Croce's ballad is never an easy listen for me, especially now as I think of major life changes coming in the short term.
Benjamin KasselMar 22, 20223 minOneRepublic's original cut of "Apologize" remains a sentimental favoriteMy 210th Senior Year Soundtrack selection is a staple of 2000s pop... sort of.
Benjamin KasselMar 21, 20223 min"Tainted Love": a cover that defined the 80s soundSoft 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 KasselFeb 1, 20223 minI felt down, but "KEEP IT UP" helped me be a bit more positiveRex Orange County's new release is a simple indie pop slice that speaks to the drive one gets from valuing themself and their endeavors.