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Song Recommendation: “Getting to Know the End” by T. Gold (2026)

T. Gold’s album, stacked with delightfully off-kilter Americana/folk-tinged tunes, could not possibly have a better name to convey the entire vibe of the project: Life is a Wonder and It’s Cruel. A true “best of times, worst of times,” kind of sentiment, to be sure and one that plays out, song after song as it floats between euphoric and depressive states wtih a singular fluidity. Opening track, which I’m highlighting here, also showcases the incredible and restrained musicianship shown throughout: coasting on a twangy little guitar riff and simple drumkit beat, it takes a moment to appreciate the more esoteric touches: the zippy little solo synth, the digitally manipulated backing vocals, the way it cuts off so suddenly at the end. It’s so easygoing that it’s easy to forget the driving sentiment behind the song: of “getting to know” not just the end, but total oblivion. Best and worst of times indeed. 
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Song Recommendation: “w-w-w-w-w” by Hemlocke Springs (2026)

Hemlocke Springs’ new single, the captivatingly titled “w-w-w-w-w,” is another example of the kind of immaculate gothic-tinged electro bedroom pop that she writes so well. Starting with a siren that quickly folds into huge boom-bap beat before minor-key ghostly synths guide us to the first set of lyrics that start to tell the story of a kept (perhaps captured?) woman in an aging abusive relationship that she’s just running out the clock on. “I can’t even fathom waking up the man on Sunday morning, cooking him some breakfast, brewing coffee…why would she do that when he’s already got one foot in the grave.” Though, of course, you'd be forgiven if you don’t pick up on this dark content by just listening to the repeating chorus: “I want your love.” Of course, this chorus is preceded by the line: “I would rather kill myself that look him in the eyes and say…” It’s a song that’s dead serious but delivered with the precision of pop music surgeon. 
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