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Turning Death into Art: Bowie's Blackstar

A last farewell of an icon

Jan 17 • The Music Week

Songs Carrying Me Through January

Another year means only more music to listen to

Jan 12 • The Music Week

Music Without Borders: A Year in Global Music

A Year in Global Music

Dec 19, 2025 • The Music Week

Community Vote: Your Favorite Songs of 2025

The songs you loved, played on repeat and voted for this year

Dec 16, 2025 • The Music Week

My Favorite Albums of 2025, Pt. 2

Another Year-End List...

Dec 12, 2025 • The Music Week

Deep Dives

Turning Death into Art: Bowie's Blackstar

A last farewell of an icon

Jan 17 • The Music Week

Kate Bush: The Dreamer

Welcome to my 3-part series on Kate Bush’s career and legacy.

Nov 15, 2025 • The Music Week

Happier Than Ever: Billie Eilish's underrated masterpiece

Her saddest, most sincere album

Sep 9, 2025 • The Music Week

The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust

Creation of an rockstar

Aug 10, 2025 • The Music Week

Desire, I Want To Turn Into You: A Pop Masterpiece

Pop music in perfection

Jun 21, 2025 • The Music Week

Discoveries

Great 2025 Albums You Might Have Missed

Sharing Albums I enjoyed with you

Nov 4, 2025 • The Music Week

Hidden Gems: International Artists You Should Know

Finding underrated artists around the world

Aug 30, 2025 • The Music Week

Underrated artists I love listening to

Sharing a few of my favorites

Jul 17, 2025 • The Music Week

Recommendations

In Relation

Lisha Shi

Le Meilleur de la Musique

Le Meilleur de la Musique

Le Meilleur de la Musique

Fear of Music

The Ririverse

Rare Groove Productions

Rare Groove Productions

Tamara Casey

It's All South From Here

It's All South From Here

Kate South

Music Without Borders

Music Without Borders: A Year in Global Music

A Year in Global Music

Dec 19, 2025 • The Music Week

Music Without Borders Vol.1

featuring: Rosalía, Annalisa and a journey through global music

Nov 8, 2025 • The Music Week

Pop & Culture Talk

The Halsey Situation: When Labels Misuse Their Power

A look at the ongoing power imbalance between artists and record labels

Oct 25, 2025 • The Music Week

Girl, Why Charli?

Quick Thoughts on The Life of a Showgirl

Oct 4, 2025 • The Music Week

The Music Week

The Music Week

The Music Week is a place to share, explore and discuss music. Every week I publish album reviews and recommendations, discussions, deep dives and more!

Album Talk

Album Talk: Rosalía - LUX

Reflecting on a Pop Masterpiece

Nov 19, 2025 • The Music Week

Album Talk: David Bowie - Aladdin Sane

The chaotic genius of Bowie

Sep 25, 2025 • The Music Week

Album Talk: Cat Power - Moon Pix

A timeless record and companion through hard times

Aug 23, 2025 • The Music Week

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Monthly Roundup

Playlist: My Favorite Releases of November 2025

A monthly roundup of the songs and albums I had on repeat

Dec 4, 2025 • The Music Week

Playlist: My Favorite Releases of October 2025

A monthly roundup of the songs and albums I had on repeat

Nov 1, 2025 • The Music Week

Playlist: My Favorite Releases of September 2025

A monthly roundup of the songs and albums I had on repeat

Oct 1, 2025 • The Music Week

Playlist: My Favorite Releases of August 2025

A monthly roundup of the songs and albums I had on repeat.

Sep 1, 2025 • The Music Week

Interviews

Turning Heartbreak Into Art: A Conversation About Healing, Power and Dating Broken Boys

An interview with singer-songwriter Kristina Wilson

Dec 8, 2025 • The Music Week

Charts, Stories & Uncharted Territory: A Conversation with Chris Dalla Riva

Talking with Chris Dalla Riva about Uncharted Territory and the stories behind the world’s biggest hits

Oct 12, 2025 • The Music Week and Chris Dalla Riva

Kill The Guitar Boy!: Inside The Ririverse

The song, the persona, The Ririverse - meet Riri and her first single

Sep 12, 2025 • The Music Week

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