I've been kinda obsessed with this album This Could Be Texas by English Teacher recently. Something about angsty british people singing over lush instrumentals just hits every time. If this is your vibe, the song 7 Seconds by Porridge Radio is a good jumping point.
https://open.spotify.com/album/4gd3XcQ7dR37m8GimBfiYT?si=qncfnpw5QGuM9ADmBm32XA
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Like most people my age, I found Black Box Recorder on TikTok with their song Child Psychology. It wouldn’t be years after that I would give them a serious look, and oh boy was I late. They’ve completely taken over my life; they’ve shot up my list of favorite bands. If you like melancholic, introspective, and atmospheric English rock music, they are for you. My musical palate is already accustomed to Morrissey and The Smiths, so it was very easy for me to dive in. It’s been such an enjoyable plunge. I did some digging on the bandmates and found that one was in a band called The Auteurs; they make similar music. After reading this, close the app or tab and open your music service of choice. Firstly, listen to Child Psychology if you haven’t; it’s a great entry point. England Made Me, and Wonderful Life are great songs by them. You should have a good idea of their sound, but then. Secondly, listen to The Art of Driving, The English Motorway System, and The New Diana. Those batches of songs are found on great albums, and if you enjoy them, give the albums a listen. I really love their music, and they need more fans. I beg you, they deserve it.
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Honestly, I hate picking favorites when it comes to music. But I'm literally listening to this one right now, and really, there's not a month I haven't heard this album in the last 20 years. And when I listen, it's always the whole thing. How perfect is this album? Just perfect. Is it for you? If you have any room in your heart for perfect pop structures, clean—yet oh so heartfelt—execution and that perfect mix of bitter and sweet. If you like jangly guitars, harmonies and the best qualities of 90s radio, please give it a shot.
Jan 10, 2025
Trying to pick your favorite album for a year can be hard, but sentiment by claire rousay is one that cut deep. When I first found this record, I played it again and again. Just thinking about this record motivated me to put it on again.
Favorite tracks:
- lover’s spit plays in the background
- asking for it
Nov 23, 2024
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This queen had the wackiest taste (in the best way). One of my favorite eras in art, people were just doing shit for the sake of it. A hat that is a shoe. A hat that's made of gloves. A gigantic cockroach brooch. Elsa was crazy for that one!!!
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Ok corny self-aggrandizing post incoming. I started transitioning this year. I've known I was trans since 2019 but was too scared to do anything about it (lived in a red state) and have been taking miniscule, tiny, baby steps to get little tastes of validation and living off of those crumbs. This year something switched in my brain and I finally pulled the trigger and started hormones, got a trans-focused therapist, joined a support group, really leaned in. It goes against all of the self-preservation instincts I've developed my whole life, but I feel... great? I felt like time was going in fast-forward for the past several years and now I feel like I have all the time in the world. Anyway, TLDR I guess, finally took the big leap I was terrified to take and made my life way better.
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Sunglasses are ON. Sleeves are SHORT. Maybe it's all going to be ok
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