Music

As we dive into a month of pop culture, I’m starting with the show that defined the “Prestige TV” era. From the rise and fall of Walter White to the gritty, heavy sounds of the underground, I’m looking at why Breaking Bad still looms large. Plus, I’m showcasing a technically impressive metal tribute by supralightning that perfectly captures the intensity of the series.

We finish our April journey of renewal with a deep dive into Taylor Swift’s “Clean.” From the “water-drop” synth sounds to the legendary story of her reclaiming her masters, I look at why this track is the perfect “clean slate” to end the month. Even if you are not a fan, the songwriting on this one might just surprise you.

What happens when a song “goes a bit nuts” in the best way possible? This week’s Music Monday features Minnie Riperton’s “Les Fleurs,” a psychedelic soul anthem that celebrates blooming, transformation, and the experimental sounds of the 1970s.

From the spirit of the civil rights movement to a cold morning in history class, this week’s Music Monday dives into Nina Simone’s “Feeling Good.” It is a soul classic that became a blueprint for everyone from Muse to Avicii, proving that true renewal is about honoring the bones of a masterpiece.

Tuning out the nonsense and finding a bit of free therapy. My April theme is Renewal, a bridge between the chaos of spring and the heat of summer. First up: Kacey Musgraves.

My musical journey through madness comes to a close with a total wildcard. Moving from the bedroom producing revolution to the early digital age, we look at how Frontier Psychiatrist redefined what a song can be. It is the natural endpoint for a month of experimental discovery.

One take. No rehearsal. Just pure, spontaneous genius. This week’s Music Monday moves away from rock to explore the ‘peaceful chaos’ of Gnarls Barkley’s Crazy. After Metallica and Muse, we dive into a song that proves losing your mind can actually be a beautiful thing.

Music Monday: Madness by Muse

For Music Monday this March, I wanted to focus on the theme of madness. As we enter spring, a period of rebirth, madness seems to come first. It has been a rather wet and rainy winter, and things feel a bit mad at the moment due to that and other factors. Being stuck inside sucks.

Music Monday: Pink Pony Club by Chappell Roan Pink Pony Club opens up with a piano. It’s a pop song...