Unwind with June 2025's Music Stories
A June 2025 recap on my free and paid stories
It’s recap time! I’m giving you a look back on the stories I’ve written in June 2025.
I apologize if you’re new. This is a post to let readers she what they missed last month and whether they want to upgrade to read my premium content.
Without further adieu, here are the stories I written in June.
My Opinions 💭
Music on Screen: Visual albums are safer choices than theatrical pieces
Reading reviews of Abel Tesfaye’s (AKA The Weeknd) Hurry Up Tomorrow had me thinking of visual albums vs theatrical companions.
Mariah Carey's "Type Dangerous" isn't bad, but isn't a splash either
Vocal legend, Mariah Carey had a vision of love but after 35 years, she now likes them dangerous.
In Reviews
Something Beautiful Could be Miley Cyrus' Best Album to Date
I didn’t know what to expect next for Miley Cyrus with Something Beautiful.
Music Knowledge 🎧
"Calling You" and the Art of Intimate Soul
Composers have a perfect vision when it comes to an original song.
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