Rather than representing a departure, Utopia PKWY feels like another dimension within Beckmann’s creative universe—a parallel reality where melody leads the way and possibility outweighs dread. It’s the work of an artist who continues to reinvent his language while remaining unmistakably himself.
Rather than representing a departure, Utopia PKWY feels like another dimension within Beckmann’s creative universe—a parallel reality where melody leads the way and possibility outweighs dread. It’s the work of an artist who continues to reinvent his language while remaining unmistakably himself.
Combining an intimate ’70s Laurel Canyon warmth with the distinctive chord changes of early-aughts songwriting, Johanna Samuels’ Sorry, Kid, is a modern take on nostalgia, a collection of songs with a history spanning decades. Samuels discusses why now was the right time for these songs, how her collaboration with Jonathan Rado provided the missing ingredient, and the influences that helped shape the album.
Combining an intimate ’70s Laurel Canyon warmth with the distinctive chord changes of early-aughts songwriting, Johanna Samuels’ Sorry, Kid, is a modern take on nostalgia, a collection of songs with a history spanning decades. Samuels discusses why now was the right time for these songs, how her collaboration with Jonathan Rado provided the missing ingredient, and the influences that helped shape the album.
“I’ve always worked well under pressure and with a deadline hanging over my head. The challenge is to keep pushing myself to become a better songwriter and never settle for mediocrity. As long as we’re still hungry to outdo ourselves instead of chasing what’s popular, I think that’ll keep the fire burning,” stated Alex Hagen.
“I’ve always worked well under pressure and with a deadline hanging over my head. The challenge is to keep pushing myself to become a better songwriter and never settle for mediocrity. As long as we’re still hungry to outdo ourselves instead of chasing what’s popular, I think that’ll keep the fire burning,” stated Alex Hagen.
