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The Soundtrack to My Los Angeles Summer

The Soundtrack to My Los Angeles Summer

How Tori Kelly’s "TORI." became the album that defined two solo trips and the best month of my life.

by Thomas Klerks June 2, 2026

A Softer Kind of Spotlight: Inside Leigh-Anne’s “Sunrise”

On the understated power of songs that don’t ask for attention, but quietly shape how we listen.

by Gabriel Abel Quek April 21, 2026
A Softer Kind of Spotlight: Inside Leigh-Anne’s “Sunrise”

The Artist Who Keeps Meeting Me Where I Am

What makes an artist impossible to outgrow? Exploring how Mitski’s music evolves with you over time.

by Jaden April 21, 2026
The Artist Who Keeps Meeting Me Where I Am

High Schooler by Day, Aspiring Candyman by Night

Do good things really come for boys who wait? Exploring how Christina Aguilera's "Back to Basics" made retro swing feel cool again.

by Justin Agdipa April 21, 2026
High Schooler by Day, Aspiring Candyman by Night

Weekly Series

In Michigan, Britney Is Still Spinning

In Michigan, Britney Is Still Spinning

From Britney deep cuts to Kesha concerts, Steven’s picks reflect a listener who is just as invested in the stories, eras, and context surrounding music as much as the songs themselves.

June 20, 2026

When the Pop Girlies Never Leave Your Side

Comforting, nostalgic, and unapologetically pop, Renn's picks reflect a listener whose favorite artists continue to soundtrack both the ordinary and emotional moments of life.

June 15, 2026
When the Pop Girlies Never Leave Your Side

Derek on Being Both a Writer and a Stan

From Madonna's activism to Ethel Cain's storytelling, Derek's picks reflect a listener whose relationship with music is deeply shaped by queer culture, community, and self-expression.

June 12, 2026
Derek on Being Both a Writer and a Stan

Circus-Loving, Hippie-at-Heart, and Following the Music

From Fleetwood Mac deep cuts to songs that turn strangers into a chorus, Cory's picks reflect a listener who values music not just for how it sounds, but for the experiences it creates.

June 7, 2026
Circus-Loving, Hippie-at-Heart, and Following the Music

Somewhere Between Notting Hill and Summers That Never End

From childhood memories and first crushes to soundtracks that still feel like home, Adil's picks reflect a listener who experiences music as both a time machine and a lifelong companion, no matter how many summers have passed.

June 4, 2026
Somewhere Between Notting Hill and Summers That Never End