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Matthew Kellenberg | Thursday, March 21, 2019
“Take Me to Church” is one of the great pop songs of our time. The anthemic blues-gospel track tugs expertly at strings of devotion and disillusionment. Earnest “amens” juxtapose biting premonitions: “I’ll tell you my sins, and you can sharpen your knife.” The song’s key fluctuates between major and minor, evoking visceral agitation. Yet, Hozier’s
Hanna Kennedy | Monday, March 5, 2018
Vance Joy is no longer the same starry-eyed boy “scared of dentists and the dark,” as he describes himself on his recently-released sophomore album, “Nation of Two.” The Australian singer-songwriter maintains his signature acoustic simplicity and combines it with unique, personal narratives to craft songs that stand out for their upbeat, infectious sound and light,
Bridget Dedelow | Monday, March 30, 2015
A playlist for rolling your windows down (or up — it’s windy out there) and heading out of the Bend back to the place where it all began. “Let’s Go” – Matt and Kim When that last class is over and you need to just get out, this bouncy, piano-fueled track just feels you. Perfect for