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.
Benjamin KasselJan 3, 20223 min"Call On Me" — but not the one you're probably thinking of — is a call for perseveranceBetween its beat and its lyrics, Ryan Riback's retouching of Starley's dance-pop number is one of my favorite productions from the late 10s.
Benjamin KasselDec 26, 20213 minEver-danceable hit "Roll With It" bridges the 60s, 70s, and 80sSteve Winwood struck a balance between older R&B and soul and his own era's pop rock on one of his biggest songs.