Taylor Swift: The Soundtrack to My Life

Taylor Swift: The Soundtrack to My Life

My love for Taylor Swift is no secret among my family and friends. Still, putting into words her impact on the world feels incredibly difficult. But now is an excellent time to try, as Time Magazine recently announced Swift as their 2023 Person of the Year.  I gasped...
Journeying Through Hozier’s Inferno

Journeying Through Hozier’s Inferno

Andrew John Hozier-Byrne, known simply as Hozier, released his third album last week to the great joy and excitement of his loyal fanbase.  In “Unreal Unearth,” the Irish folk/soul singer packs in the literary references, this time citing Jonathan Swift’s 1729...
The Life and Death of Ethel Cain

The Life and Death of Ethel Cain

The southern drawl of a Baptist preacher creeps into the speakers when the opening track, “Family Tree (Intro),” begins, setting a tone as the low register of Ethel Cain’s voice transports us to the fictional town of Shady Grove, Ala. circa 1990.  Abandoned houses...