In the first week of December 2025, the Ariana Grande Today fan account on Twitter posted a bracket of 128 songs competing in a March Madness-like contest. And you know what. I was more than willing to participate. Continue reading Ariana Grande March Madness: Dissecting a Standom
Me with Zoey, Samira Winter’s cat. Samira took this photo. Every year there is an album or two, generally released in the spring or summer, that I have a natural affinity for. I play them ad nauseam, and if they survive the process, they become etched into my mind for years. There are few to no rules to the phenomenon—I have been known to gravitate … Continue reading My 2018: A Sweet Beast
Originally appeared on LA Weekly. The newest single from Alexander Vincent, né Alex Tanas, features only seven words: “I know I’ve got to free myself.” Those lyrics, coupled with thunderous percussion, make it his mission statement. As a solo artist, he seeks liberation. “Free Myself” is just a sample of the majesty of Alexander Vincent, embracing vulnerabilities within himself and connecting him to the rest … Continue reading Alexander Vincent’s Liberation
Sawdust & Gin 