Yeah, this is an EXCELLENT analysis. I spend a lot of time thinking about where music has been recently, where it seems to be moving, and what those transitions say about our current shared cultural feelings. And I think you're right that we're in a really unpredictable moment. I think we're in a time where there's less value placed on stylistic/sonic aesthetic trends, and more value on earnestness -- whatever shape that happens to take.
I am really excited, though, to see so many pop artists pushing an ethos of emotional courage, perseverence, and comradarie ("Children of Light" by Meg Meyers comes to mind). Kind of leading the way by having frank discussions about mental health and the way we ALL feel a little fucked up right now. But without simply bleeding angst.
Really want to see more trans representation in the spotlight though.
Also. Fucking god what I would go do to go back in time to answer all the questions about music I liked with "CAUSE IM QUEER AND MY BRAIN HAS BEEN TRYING TO CONVINCE ME TO KILL IT SINCE I WAS 10."
Also I liked wearing girl pants for the obvious reasons lol.
I haven't even started reading this yet and I came down here to comment about my excitement because of both MCR and my obsession with linking EVERYTHING that ever happens now back to either "the internet changed things" or 9/11.
I assume this is the one you told me to watch out for. I was gonna read these all in chronological order, but that's not gonna fly now).
The essay we’ve been waiting for!! This was such a good read.
It’s finally happening!!
Yeah, this is an EXCELLENT analysis. I spend a lot of time thinking about where music has been recently, where it seems to be moving, and what those transitions say about our current shared cultural feelings. And I think you're right that we're in a really unpredictable moment. I think we're in a time where there's less value placed on stylistic/sonic aesthetic trends, and more value on earnestness -- whatever shape that happens to take.
I am really excited, though, to see so many pop artists pushing an ethos of emotional courage, perseverence, and comradarie ("Children of Light" by Meg Meyers comes to mind). Kind of leading the way by having frank discussions about mental health and the way we ALL feel a little fucked up right now. But without simply bleeding angst.
Really want to see more trans representation in the spotlight though.
Also. Fucking god what I would go do to go back in time to answer all the questions about music I liked with "CAUSE IM QUEER AND MY BRAIN HAS BEEN TRYING TO CONVINCE ME TO KILL IT SINCE I WAS 10."
Also I liked wearing girl pants for the obvious reasons lol.
I haven't even started reading this yet and I came down here to comment about my excitement because of both MCR and my obsession with linking EVERYTHING that ever happens now back to either "the internet changed things" or 9/11.
I assume this is the one you told me to watch out for. I was gonna read these all in chronological order, but that's not gonna fly now).
Love it! You know the most about everything cool. Plus your asides are my favorite.