The Bubble Wrapped: Part 1

As 2024 comes to a close, let’s press replay on some of my favourite songs of the year.

American Football (Covers): 25 years of Midwest influence

From youthful nostalgia to enduring influence, Ben Shone explores American Football’s re-release of their debut album, and how covers from artists of different genres reimagine this Midwest emo classic.

Songs that go the distance: the case for long-form tracks

Autumn’s closing soundtrack

Chappell Roan and the “Femininomenon” of parasocial relationships: should ‘superfan’ behaviour be excused?

A love letter to Loveless, the best album to listen to on a drunken walk home

Older (and Wiser): Lizzy McAlpine finds her voice

Working it out on the remix: how Charli XCX is reviving the album

The Deluxe economy

A love letter to Kishi Bashi.