Becoming a fan

You like that song by that band you randomly came across on Spotify. They happen to be from the same city as your favorite Brit Pop band . You follow the band on twitter, you tweet them about how much you love their music. You make your way through all their songs over and over … Continue reading Becoming a fan →

Alphabet soup

One afternoon I decided that instead of going to lunch at the usual place with the usual people, I would have alphabet soup. This means nothing more than I sat alone with my headphones in listening to music ranging from The Preatures to Chance the Rapper and The Stone Roses to Amine. I was sat … Continue reading Alphabet soup →

From beginning to end (plus my favourite albums)

Music has played a significant part in my life from a young age. 90s and early 00s music brings back memories of childhood, growing up and my sisters. But it's only in the past couple of years that I've started listening to albums from beginning to end. Nothing compares to falling in love with an … Continue reading From beginning to end (plus my favourite albums) →

Monday night was special

There I stood on a Monday night in a room full of strangers, in a city that was slowly becoming more and more familiar. I was there to do something I never thought I'd get to do. I never thought there was a chance that my favourite singer from New Zealand who now lives in … Continue reading Monday night was special →

When a fan reads a review

I recently read a review for an album by favourite New Zealand singer and it wasn't particularly favourable. The article in summary said that the album had a few good songs and then some not so good ones inbetween. I feel like when you're a fan it's easy to almost become protective of the people … Continue reading When a fan reads a review →

Music and feelings

Whilst listening to the songs, I also read the comments. This music was making people feel something and bringing them joy. It's nice to think about how this singer is capable of doing that to people he's never met, the majority of which he will never meet. I even found myself smiling, feeling inspired even. … Continue reading Music and feelings →