We’re a couple months removed from the release of Taylor Swift’s pop culture atomic bomb of an album, and I’ve been looking back on what could’ve been done differently. She reaches for so many great themes on this record only to fall flat with sloppy writing and bland production. But I’m here to guide you through some of my favorite female songwriters that take Swift’s ideas and expand them into fully formed musical worlds.

In this special dual edition, I compare songs I've listened to throughout the last two months, plus take a trip to The Met for this month's album.

This month was full of great builds, music across time, and the last days of summer.

This month was defined by introspective writing, bittersweetness, and my move to New York City.

This June + July were full of '00s throwbacks, the consequences of capitalism, and drives around LA.

This month was defined by my dad's influence, covers + remakes, and mostly a springtime trip to New York City.

This month was defined by the reemergence of the sun, songs that capture highly specific feelings, and of course, more Jeff Rosenstock. 

Catching up on all the music I haven't talked about!

This month was defined by incredible production, genre diversity, and things I’ve never heard before!

This month was defined by the return to school, music recommendations, and one very special playlist.

This month was defined by summer album listening, Kayla Pincus, and returning to things that didn’t grab me the first time around.

This month was defined by the start of summer, some new takes on old influences, and the redefining of cringe.

Welcome to the second installment of Old Town Roundup ! This month was defined by New York City, a lot of Charli XCX, and a surprising...

Hello! This is the first installment of a new project I'll be running this year entitled Old Town Roundup in which I share 8 of my...