Unfortified Castle

Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway's duo is my favorite of the multiple songs with this title.

My 210th Senior Year Soundtrack selection is a staple of 2000s pop... sort of.

I'm stressed as [CENSORED]. This Doobie Brothers gem helped mitigate that a bit.

This site is dedicated to discussion of popular music, but explaining today's choice necessitates a flashback to the Romantic era.

125 seconds. 26 "I know"s. Four chords. One perfectly short piece of art.

Rex Orange County's new release is a simple indie pop slice that speaks to the drive one gets from valuing themself and their endeavors.

Olly Alexander finally making a true house track — alongside Galantis — was an excellent decision in the production of his first solo album.

Between its sampling dispute, its distinctive vocal elements, and its point of view, the Verve's enduring anthem leaves a unique impression.

Why? It just kind of happened once, and I've kept it up since... but I try to read into it anyway.

Move over, "Imagine" — Oasis provide the perfect soundtrack to changing calendars.

I'm far too young to truly appreciate the meaning this song carries, but I'll take a stab at discussing it anyway.

I celebrate and tell the story of my very favorite track from the Starman on the golden anniversary of its initial release.

Bear with me, because this is actually pretty cool in the context of this song.

...but the song has more than just that to offer. It ends up lending itself to a discussion on risk taking in pop writing and production.

Mario's signature song may seem simple at first, but closer inspection reveals several largely small, but impactful changes throughout.

A standout from her new record, the string-guided track breaks new ground for Adele in just how personal she allows her narrative to be.

BANNERS displays the longing for a feeling he may not really know... but the way he does it is compelling.

In my excitement for this coming week, I hear this tune capturing my eagerness to go full speed ahead into these next few days.

Much more than a movie ballad, Seal's signature song deals with a duality between love and addiction for its entire duration.

Last year, Christine and the Queens delivered a song which became increasingly poignant in the months following its release.