Unwind with April's Music Stories
An April 2025 recap on my free and paid music stories
It’s time for a recap! Last April, I analyzed the emotional high point in music, explained the Stock Aitken Waterman sound, and updated the website display. Follow along to click on a story to read or listen to.
Free Posts
I wrote about singer Addison Rae’s debut. I also briefly discussed her latest pop singles and shared my honest opinion.
Modern Music Opinion #4: Addison Rae's debut
Four years ago, Addison Rae was a mockery. Her demonstration of TikTok dances became a viral joke on the Jimmy Fallon show. I found it funny how her weird “Obsession” debut, she made a popular turnaround in late 2024.
I wrote about old musicals and our addiction to them. This is a nice short read for fans interested in music and science.
Classic Music Opinion #3: Old Musicals Will Stay For this Scientific Reason
As a child, I was hooked on musicals simply because they were catchy, and DVDs were spread all over my house. That one DVD I’m mentioning is The Sound of Music.
Why Upgrade to Paid?
You can read my engaging music education posts and listen to my future exclusive playlists. As of this writing, my audio posts are under a paywall, but it may change depending on a few factors. Here are the paid posts I made last month.
Understanding the Upturned Point in Music
Earlier, I wrote about the downturned point in music and how it pulls on your heartstrings. I suggest you read that version first if you haven’t already read the hyperlink above.
Understanding the Stock Aitken Waterman Sound
Hi everyone, this audio post talks briefly about the SAW sound and what made it so catchy in the 1980s and 90s. I even mention some of my favorite SAW songs from one of my favorite pop artists.
One more thing!
My Alternative Diaries column is gone until further notice. I’m thinking of reshaping it into something more dreamier for listeners to engage with. So, stay tuned! Thank you for your support whether it’s reading or sharing!