philly soul | Unfortified Castle

Benjamin Kassel

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Silk Sonic "Skate" us back in time a half-century with buttery smoothness

In a pop scene inundated with 80s throwbacks, a tribute to the early 70s is a breath of fresh air and then some.

Benjamin Kassel

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On house music and perspective through the lens of "Rain On Me"

A 2020 chart-topper is: 1) the kin of 90s French house; 2) a good starting point for a discussion on interpreting and connecting to music.