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Geekly Tunes: August 2026

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Hey, hey, Geekly Gang! Kyra Kyle here. Today, our writers share what they’ve been listening to over the past month. Feel free to share what you’ve been listening to because we’re all part of the Geekly Gang. I’ll get things started with what I’ve been listening to over the past month.

Kyra’s Tunes

If I were to tell you I’ve been listening to The Stranglers’ “Golden Brown” on repeat, it would be an understatement. Dave Greenleaf’s harpsichord mesmerizes. It scratches the right spot in my brain. But I’m getting ahead of myself. Way ahead of myself. The Stranglers are a punk band, one of the first. Seriously. The Stranglers inspired The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Damned, and The Buzzcocks. And they did it with a keyboardist. A keyboardist? The Stranglers have a varied musical upbringing. Lead singer/lead guitarist Hugh Cornwell is a classically trained guitarist. Bassist JJ Burnel is a Blues guy. Drummer Jet Black had a long history of Jazz. They all bring something special.

But Greenleaf was The Stranglers’ greatest weapon. Just ask the other members of the band. Most punk bands wouldn’t employ a keyboardist. That doesn’t fit in punk. But it works with The Stranglers, and Greenleaf layers intricate keyboards, forming something exciting. “Genetix” (from the 1979 album The Raven) may be Greenleaf’s masterwork on the keys. I love La Folie, the album that includes “Golden Brown.” Such a great work. If you want to hear the origin of Post Punk, New Wave, Emo (first wave), and Goth, check out some of The Stranglers’ late 70s and early 80s music. They aren’t just a great Punk band. They’re Rock legends.

We go from a trained Punk band in The Stranglers to a self-taught guitarist in Mark Knopfler (pictured on the far left) and Dire Straits. I love Knopfler’s fingerpicking. He’s a virtuoso. I was first introduced to Dire Straits (the name derives from the band’s financial situation at the time) with their final album, Brothers in Arms. I was so enchanted by the opening track, “So Far Away;” it became the first track I ever remember listening to on repeat. There may have been others before then. Ah! Knopfler’s hypnotic guitars still get me. Sure, “Money for Nothing” may be the biggest hit from Brothers in Arms, and I do enjoy Dire Straits’ biggest hit, but I prefer the title track and “Walk of Life,” and of course, “So Far Away.” Brothers in Arms is iconic.

Despite loving the Brothers in Arms album and most of its tracks, “Sultans of Swing” has to be my favorite Dire Straits song. Everything works. The bass, the guitars, and Knopfler’s faint Southern drawl as he tells the story of a down-on-their-luck band. Hey! Knopfler drew from personal experience. I dare you to listen to “Sultans of Swing” and not move, especially when Knopfler makes his guitar sing. You can’t. The song is electric. And speaking of drawing from personal experience, “Romeo and Juliet” may be the best breakup story ever put to vinyl. Knopfler is one of Rock’s greatest storytellers. Many of his songs take listeners on a journey.

Where do I begin with the French power duo, Daft Punk? Ah! I’ll begin with their name’s origin. As part of a previous band (that also featured members of the rock band Phoenix), a music critic called their sound “daft punk.” Guy-Manuel and Thomas embraced the title. Daft Punk is one of the rare bands that don’t have a bad album. From 1997’s Homework to 2013’s Random Access Memories, Daft Punk curated sonic experiences. I’ve listened to all four of Daft Punk’s studio albums this past month. Random Access Memories may be the most ambitious. It combines everything the band has learned. Random Access Memories sparks a discussion about the concept of music. This is another phenomenal final album.

But you can’t go wrong with “Da Funk,” “Around the World,” “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger,” “One More Time,” “Robot Rock” and so many others. I don’t mind listening to any Daft Punk era. While I have my favorites, I’ll listen to pretty much anything this power duo releases. And that includes the experimental stuff on Random Access Memories like “Giorgio by Moroder” where Italian artist Giorgio Moroder monologues about his early career. Yeah, Daft Punk takes huge swings.

I never got into Static-X when they first formed (in the late 90s and early 2000s). Other Nu Metal bands drew my attention, but I’ve grown to like Static-X. “Push It” has become one of my workout tracks. I love Koichi Fukuda’s guitars and keys. Ken Jay’s drums are on point. Tony Campos is one of the genre’s best bassists. And then there’s Wayne Static or Xer0 on rhythm guitar and vocals. Wayne Static will always be synonymous with Static-X. Heck, the band bears his stage name. Xer0 does a great job filling in for the loss of Static-X’s front man. Rest in peace, Wayne Static.

I go back and forth with Xer0’s aesthetic. He dons a zombie mask and a wig that resembles Wayne Static’s hairstyle, which looks like it’s in a perpetual state of shock. Most Static-X fans enjoy Xer0’s nod to Wayne Static, so I guess I’m okay with a zombie Wayne Static as Static-X’s current front man. Regardless, it’s interesting. I’m delving deeper into Static-X’s catalogue. I’ll let you know what I find.

That’s all I have for this month’s Geekly Tunes. Let’s see what Season and Skye have been listening to over the past month.

Season’s Tunes

I’m back with another Denzel Curry album. Strictly 4 the Scythe dropped in March of 2026 with eight songs and has a twenty-nine minute runtime. I listened to it a few times on repeat to get a feel for it. Honestly? I liked “PHONY” and “YOU AINT GOTTA LIE.” The album as a whole wasn’t my favorite of Denzel’s work. Of his newer work, I prefer “King of the Mischievous South” and “Melt My Eyez See Your Future.”

Skye’s Tunes

When it comes to music, sometimes I just get in a loop where I have to listen to the same song over and over again. Lately, “Down in Mexico” has been that song. Ever since I returned to work, I’ve been getting into the habit of playing “Down in Mexico” on loop in the car while I drive home. I was first introduced to “Down in Mexico” in the car when I was young (because I have very cultured parents), I fell in love with it after its unforgettable use in Quentin Tarantino’s Death Proof, and ever since then it’ll randomly get stuck in my head from time to time. This time I’ve just decided to ride it out for as long as possible and can you blame me? “Down in Mexico” has fantastic vocals, a soulful sound, and a beat that gets me in a groovin’ mood every time I hear it. Certainly not the worst song to pop up out of nowhere, especially when compared to modern-day earworms.

Hey, hey! Kyra Kyle here again. Those are the tunes our writers have been listening over the past month. Thank you for reading, and wherever you are, I hope you’re having a great day.

Geekly Tunes May 2026

Geekly Tunes: May 2026

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Happy Wednesday, Geekly Gang! Kyra Kyle here, and today, our writers share what they’ve been listening to over the past month. Feel free to share what you’ve been listening to as well, because we’re all part of the Geekly Gang. I’ll get things started with what I’ve been listening to over the past month.

Kyra’s Tunes

Every once in a while, I slip into an Imogen Heap phase. This past month was one of those months. “Hide and Seek” and “Headlock” (from her best-known album, Speak for Yourself) serve as warm handshakes into Imogen Heap’s boundary-pushing electronic sound. There’s a reason why Imogen Heap is the favorite artist of many people’s favorite artists. Heap may be one of the most influential electronic artists few people know. But many of you may know a segment of Imogen Heap’s “Hide and Seek.” It was sampled in Jason Derulo’s song “Whatcha Say.” Heap is the robotic voice. She has an uncanny way of giving autotune and voice modulators feel.

I love how Imogen Heap explores sound. Fun fact: the “rain” one hears during “Hide and Seek” is actually Heap cooking bacon. I’m a huge fan of artists who use unique musical instruments. I said something similar about Fiona Apple several months ago. And just like Apple, Heap’s lyrics elevate her sonic landscapes. I love the line in “Hide and Seek:” “The dust has only just begun to form crop circles in the carpet. Sinking. Feeling.” I love her imagery. Like I said, there’s a good chance Imogen Heap is your favorite artists’ favorite artist. I’m only discussing “Hide and Seek” because you should discover Heap’s discography. She may not be as prolific as she once was, but Heap continues to explore. You should discover her music.

We lost Jeff Buckley far too soon. While his entire Grace album is worth a listen, his heavenly voice renders what may be the definitive version of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” I’ve been listening to Buckley on repeat as much as I’ve been listening to Heap this past month. Both have haunting vocals and brilliant lyrics. Heap plants her flag firmly in music’s future. Buckley has a classic sound. The aforementioned “Hallelujah” has a soul quality. I dare you to hear this song and not have an emotional response. You won’t be able to do it. I love Buckley’s voice.

The Sundays fit with the other two artists I’ve mentioned. I don’t know why. It’s a vibe. I wouldn’t mind creating a playlist with all three of these artists included. Anyway, to give some folks context, The Sundays were The Cranberries before The Cranberries. In fact, when they first hit the UK music scene, The Cranberries were accused of copying The Sundays’ sound. The Sundays’ Reading, Writing and Arithmetic (album art pictured above) is one of the greatest dream pop albums. The Sundays had two follow-up albums, Blind and Static & Silence, and all three were massive hits. And then, The Sundays disappeared.

Principal songwriters Harriet Wheeler and David Gavurin got married, had kids, and retreated from the public. The couple still writes music. They’ve hinted at a return for decades. Sadly, The Sundays may be a victim of their own success. Wheeler and Gavurin seldom view their new work as worthy as their older material. I hope The Sundays return, but even if they don’t, we have three superb albums. Reading, Writing and Arithmetic is perhaps their best album. “Here’s Where the Story Ends” lives rent-free in my head. The band’s cover of The Rolling Stones “Wild Horses” is the definitive version of that song. Seriously, when future artists cover “Wild Horses,” they play The Sundays’ version. And “Summertime” from The Sundays’ third (and currently final) album is their biggest hit.

I don’t accuse The Cranberries of copying The Sundays. But if you like The Cranberries, you owe it to yourself to check out The Sundays.

That’s all the music I’ve been listening to over the past month. Let’s check in with Season.

Season’s Tunes

Whenever I listen to a love song, I like to imagine many scenarios in which the song would be relevant beyond romantic love, such as familial love, friendships, love for pets, etc. “The Rose” can definitely slot into any of those categories. I also frequently forget Bette Midler is a singer before an actress.

I love the imagery in “The Rose.” It describes painful love, such as “Some say love, it is a river/That drowns the tender reed.” I’ve never heard that metaphor before, and Bette Midler sings it beautifully. It discusses people’s longing for love, but they don’t always know how to give and receive love. I’m definitely one of those people. I’ve gotten mixed feedback from people in the past. I’ve yet to watch the musical drama The Rose that features the song. That’s next on my list.

I’m outing myself as an avid watcher of music/dance and cosplay content on Instagram. On the dance side of things, there are a lot of people dancing to BTS’s “SWIM” and “Hooligan.” I came across both songs at nauseam, bit the bullet, and watched the music videos for each.

“SWIM” is pretty straightforward. They’re literally singing about swimming in the ocean with romantic undertones. I’m guessing the romantic undertones are fan service since a lot of women are into BTS. After some research, the consensus is that “SWIM” is about persevering through life, but BTS hasn’t actually confirmed this. If it is about persevering through life, it comes across as a loose meaning in “SWIM.” I’d recommend “Solsbury Hill” by Peter Gabriel if you’re looking for something with a more nuanced take on perseverance to scratch that itch.

“Hooligan” was less thuggish and more middle-aged dudes trying to relive the glory days. If BTS came out with “Hooligan” closer to when they debuted, it would have given their band a rougher persona. The oldest member is thirty-five. The knife-sharpening sounds and the punk-inspired outfits made “Hooligan” gimmicky at best. I giggled the entire time watching the “Hooligan” music video, and I’m not ashamed.

Verdict: Eh. They were songs. Most of BTS’s English songs (that I’ve heard) have surface-level meaning. “Dynamite” doesn’t have much meaning beyond the surface, but it’s cute and fun. “SWIM” and “Hooligan” are trying to be serious, but it doesn’t land. English isn’t their first language, but they’ve been producing songs in English for around five years now. I was hoping to listen to a bit more nuance in this still prolific K-Pop band I get serenaded with every time I open Instagram.

Trigger warning: Explicit content

Speaking of Instagram, I discover lesser-known artists there, too. “DIET” by Mad Tsai is a sex song. However, it’s got interesting visuals with the lyrics, and is about men. Just men. I don’t think I’ve heard a sex song about men that has as colorful imagery as a heterosexual sex song. I need to expand my music repertoire. The music video for “DIET” dropped recently, and it’s goofy, but not in the same way as “Hooligan.” It shows grown men playing spin the bottle and having pillow fights. There’s a makeout session or two, but it isn’t meant to be taken seriously.

Hey, hey! Kyra Kyle again. Looks like Skye is taking off this week. We’ll have to see what she’s been listening to next month. Thank you for reading, and wherever you are, I hope you’re having a great day.

Geekly Tunes April 2026

Geekly Tunes: April 2026

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Happy Wednesday, Geekly Gang! Kyra Kyle here. Today, our writers share what they’ve been listening to over the past month. Feel free to share what you’ve been listening to as well, because we’re all part of the Geekly Gang. I’ll kick off this post with what I’ve been listening to over the past month. It’s time for Geekly Tunes!

Kyra’s Tunes

Recently, my spouse stated that Bruno Mars seldom releases a bad track. I think she’s on to something. While I may not love every track Bruno Mars releases, most of them are catchy. “Risk It All” is another in a long line of good–maybe not the best–Bruno Mars tunes. I do like the inclusion of horns. And “I Just Might,” from Bruno Mars’s fourth solo studio album The Romantic, is a bop. Sure, I already shared that I’ve been listening to Junior Senior’s “Move Your Feet” and that song inspires “I Just Might,” but Mars has a way of making something retro cool. I change the station a lot with modern radio. I don’t tend to change the station when Bruno Mars plays.

I’ll be going a little faster with my write-ups for this month’s tunes. I have a lot of artists to get through. While one could call me a Bruno Mars fan, I wouldn’t fit the mold of an Olivia Dean fan. “The Man I Need” is the kind of safe British Soul song that has stayed in rotation for decades. Only, Dean’s “The Man I Need” sounds artificial. Maybe I’m spoiled by Adele’s voice. She has dominated British Soul for over a decade and a half; Adele’s a tough act to follow. Computerized background musack doesn’t help. Why does “The Man I Need’s” background music sound like AI Slop? Anyway, I do like Dean’s follow-up, “So Easy (To Fall In Love).” The background music is more interesting. That helps. Dean still gives a staid vocal performance, so the Bossa Nova beat delivers a lot of the track’s personality. When did the Bossa Nova become popular again? This isn’t the only new song to use the Bossa Nova.

Speaking of British Soul, I’ve been listening to Leona Lewis’ “Bleeding Love” a lot, mostly on the radio, but still. “Bleeding Love” proves British Soul’s endurance. This one came out almost two decades ago. Yikes! Lewis’s voice has more texture than Dean’s. And don’t even get me started on Des’ree’s “You Gotta Be” (1994). Ugh! I’m old, but British Soul can have personality. I hope Dean starts testing her range. She has talent.

Season and Skye have both mentioned K-Pop Demon Hunters. I won’t go into too much detail here. Fun fact: I have yet to watch K-Pop Demon Hunters all the way through. It plays constantly in my house, so I’ve seen the movie through all the clips I’ve caught in passing. In short, K-Pop Demon Hunters has catchy music. “Golden” may be my least favorite track. I’m a huge soda drinker, so I give the edge to “Soda Pop.” I may even pull out some “Soda Pop” dance moves.

I’ll spend more time on the Barenaked Ladies. I’ve listened to Maroon, pictured above, several times this past month. It may be my favorite Barenaked Ladies’ album. Sure, “Pinch Me,” “Too Little Too Late,” and “Falling for the First Time” are phenomenal, but I like a lot of the Maroon deep cuts. “Conventioneers,” “Sell, Sell, Sell,” “The Humour of the Situation,” and “Baby Seat” are fantastic tracks in the middle of the album. The next two aren’t quite my style, but Maroon finishes strong with “Tonight Is the Night I Fell Asleep at the Wheel.” I’ll listen to that one on repeat. It almost gives me a Jake Skellington origin story vibe. And the way the line “You’re the Last Thing On My Mind” changes from the track’s beginning and end is fabulous.

I’ve also been listening to the Barenaked Ladies’ Greatest Hits (technically, it’s titled Disc One: All Their Greatest Hits {1991-2001}). Again, the big hits are fantastic. Who doesn’t like “One Week” or “If I Had A Million Dollars?” But I like a lot of the lesser-known tracks on this album, too. “Get In Line” has some genuinely laugh-out-loud moments. “It’s Only Me (The Wizard of Magicland)” may be my favorite. This lost track found a home in the Barenaked Ladies’ Greatest Hits, and thank goodness. If you’re in need of self-love, throw on “It’s Only Me (The Wizard of Magicland).” It puts the “Me” in monogamy. And while you check out this collection, give “Brian Wilson” a listen. The Beach Boys legend said he loved this tribute song. Brian Wilson even sang “Brian Wilson” in concerts. The Barenaked Ladies must’ve done something right.

While we’re on the topic of bands that don’t take themselves too seriously, I’ve been listening to a lot of They Might Be Giants. “Birdhouse In Your Soul” lives rent-free in my head. The lyrics may make little sense, but they may also hold the world’s wisdom. “Blue canary in the outlet by the light switch, who watches over you? Make a little birdhouse in your soul. Not to put too fine a point on it. Say, ‘I’m the only bee in your bonnet.’ Make a little birdhouse in your soul.” And now, I’m singing “Birdhouse In Your Soul” again. At least I’m not doing They Might Be Giants’ bizarre jumping dance. Wait. Don’t look through my window.

The first two Weezer albums are all-time greats. In fact, Weezer is actually two bands. The band with Matt Sharp on bass, and the band after Pinkterton (Weezer’s second album), following Sharp’s exit from the band. Sharp served as the perfect counterbalance to Rivers Cuomo. Cuomo was the tortured artist who mined his personal life for gripping music. Sharp added levity and injected Weezer with its early pop sensibilities. Heck! Matt Sharp was the one who sang harmony on most of Weezer’s greatest tracks: “Say It Ain’t So,” “Buddy Holly,” “Undone (The Sweater Song),” and even “El Scorchio.”

Pinkerton marked Cuomo vanishing from the public eye. He didn’t care to be a rock star, and the second album reflects that. Sharp found less space for his pop stylings or even the occasional harmonizing voice. But he found a way with “El Scorchio.” Sharp’s bass fights against the rest of the song. I can hear the bass wants to add a dance to this otherwise melancholy track. As far as the Blue Album (Weezer’s first release) is concerned, I love the hits, but there are some other great deep cuts. “Surf Wax America” gives 90s alternative music a surfer makeover. Cuomo spills his soul with “The World Has Turned and Left Me Here”; this is a perfect example of Sharp smoothing out some of Cuomo’s darker edges. And “Holiday” is just good fun.

Kyra’s Podcast

I don’t know if this counts as a podcast. The Board Game Design Course (by Joe Slack) functions more like a webinar. But the visuals are mostly PowerPoint slides, so usually, I listen to The Board Game Design Course while I work. I feel like I’ve learned a lot from this course. Specifically, I’ve been taking the “Creation to Publication Program.” Let’s just say that I’m armed with the means to submit my board games to various board game companies. Tee hee!

Well, it looks like I’m on my own again this week. Hopefully, we’ll hear from Season and Skye next week for our personal updates. They should have a lot to share. Thank you for reading, and wherever you are, I hope you’re having a great day.

Geekly Tunes March 2026

Geekly Tunes: March 2026

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Hey, hey, Geekly Gang! Kyra Kyle here. Today, our writers share what they’ve been listening to over the past month. Feel free to share what you’ve been listening to in the comments. We’re all part of the Geekly Gang. I’ll get things rolling with what I’ve been listening to during the month of March.

Kyra’s Tunes

I’ve been listening to Childish Gambino’s “Lithonia” on repeat. The soulful voice. The vocal harmonies. The fusion between Gospel, Rock, and R&B. Ah! I love it. If you haven’t yet listened to “Lithonia” (named after an Atlanta suburb), do your ears a favor and give the Official Audio Video a play on YouTube. “Lithonia’s” Official Music Video is also great, but you don’t get the full song. I also recommend watching the Music Video after the Audio Video. And after watching “Lithonia’s” Music Video, you’ll learn why there are so many reaction videos to that music video. Yowza!

Bando Stone & the New World (the album in which “Lithonia” originates) is a return to form for Childish Gambino. Some of his more recent albums (Altavista) didn’t hit the same as Awaken, My Love!, which includes the amazing “Redbone.” Brando Stone & the New World shows Childish Gambino (soon to go by Donald Glover as a music artist) at the peak of his powers. And I love how this album serves to set up Glover’s upcoming movie of the same name, Brando Stone & the New World. I can’t wait to watch the film. Until then, I’ll listen to Brando Stone & the New World on repeat.

I’ve also been kicking it old school with Nirvana’s In Utero. This album deserves all the praise it receives. Sure, there are the singles “Heart-Shaped Box,” “All Apologies,” and “Pennyroyal Tea,” but the deep cuts set In Utero apart. It may be blasphemous, but I’d say In Utero is slightly better than Nevermind. “Serve the Servants” opens with a bang. The opening lyrics, “Teenage angst has paid off well, now I’m bored and old” let the audience know this is a different Nirvana. “Serve the Servants” does a great job of melding autobiographical lyrics with working-class anthem ones. The track even sounds vaguely like surf rock.

“Serve the Servants” is an excellent opening track, but “Scentless Apprentice” marks the direction Nirvana may have taken had Cobain stuck around for a few more years. “Scentless Apprentice” was Nirvana’s biggest sonic departure on the album. Not bad for a track with an original name of “Chuck Chuck Fo Fuck.” The nickname is a reference to how the rhythm guitar line sounds.

Frances Bean Cobain (Kurt’s daughter) has cited “Dumb” as her favorite Nirvana song. According to Frances Bean, she sees “Dumb” as her father showing his vulnerability. And “Rape Me” was an attempt by Cobain to speak his mind against violence toward women. His previous work in Nevermind fell on deaf ears. Despite dropping all pretenses, “Rape Me” may be one of Cobain’s most misunderstood songs.

All of this and the singles folks know so well make In Utero a fantastic album.

I went from Nirvana to the other band that dominated the early Nineties, R.E.M.. Ironically, R.E.M. was struggling to finish their eighth studio album, Automatic for the People, so lead singer Michael Stipe, who suffered from writer’s block, reached out to Kurt Cobain. Cobain joked with Stipe that people thought Nirvana used too many yeahs in their songs. And Cobain did have a habit of finishing a line with a yeah. Cobain challenged Stipe to write a song with a lot of yeahs. Stipe accepted the challenge and wrote the classic, “Man on the Moon.”

Mott the Hoople and the Game of Life
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Andy Kaufman and the wrestling match
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Monopoly, Twenty-One, Checkers, and Chess
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Mister Fred Blassie in a breakfast mess
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Let’s play Twister, let’s play Risk
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I’ll see you in heaven if you make the list
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

The number of “yeahs” in “Man on the Moon” dwarfed the ones Cobain sang with Nirvana, and it went on to become Automatic for the People’s second single. I would say something similar for Automatic for the People as I did with In Utero, that obviously the singles were fantastic, but the deep cuts elevate this album to iconic status. But half of Automatic for the People’s tracks would get released as singles. That’s a lot of singles: “Drive,” “Man on the Moon,” “The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite,” “Everybody Hurts,” “Nightswimming,” and “Find the River.” Yes. Any two or three of these singles could anchor an album. Automatic for the People had six. Woah!

Despite half of this album being released as singles, I still have at least a couple of deep cuts. “Try Not to Breathe” is haunting. Honestly, I thought it had been released as a single; it’s that good. “Sweetness Follows” is one of my favorite tracks on Automatic for the People. The strings on this track are arranged by none other than John Paul Jones, Led Zeppelin’s bassist. Throw in the awesome instrumental and “Monty Got a Raw Deal,” and you get one of those few albums that don’t have a single skip track. You’ll want to listen to them all. I need to pick up Automatic for the People on vinyl.

I’ll finish my segment by including the other song I’ve had on repeat this past month, “Move Your Feet.” This infectious 2003 dance-punk song by Danish pop duo Junior Senior will get anyone off their feet. While I like “Move Your Feet’s” official music video (with its pixel art pictured above), I’ve watched/listened more to one of Junior Senior’s live performances of the song. I didn’t think the band could pull off a great live performance of a song like this. It sounded too produced. But Junior Senior proves they don’t need a silly little thing like autotune.

The full band adds an extra layer of authenticity. The backup singers make “Move Your Feet” come alive. And I’m talking about the “Oh Yeah” woman singer, providing a Disco-like melody leading into the chorus, and the “From Downtown” man singer, harmonizing with Junior on the chorus. The drummer is mesmerizing whenever he clashes the cymbals. This live version of “Move Your Feet” is near-perfect. I prefer it to the studio version. With everything happening in the world right now, sometimes you just need to “Move your feet and feel united.”

That’s all I have for what I’ve been listening to this past month. Let’s see what tunes Skye picks.

Skye’s Tunes

I have succumbed to the K-Pop Demon Hunters hype. I did this a long time ago; I listened to the soundtrack on repeat for the past month. What can I say? K-Pop Demon Hunters is a good movie with a fun soundtrack that’s perfect for dancing. Considering how much I love to dance, you can see why the K-Pop Demon Hunters soundtrack would appeal to me. I’ll keep this entry brief since I know Season has previously discussed this soundtrack, but if y’all would like me to do a breakdown of K-Pop Demon Hunters’ story, themes, and characters, let me know in the comments.

Sometimes you need something to keep you going. “and the day goes on” has been providing me with sufficient energy over the past month. For those who’re unfamiliar, “and the day goes on” is a song uploaded to the YouTube channel Bill Wurtz, which is well-known for the viral video “history of the entire world, i guess.” There isn’t much rhyme or reason to Bill Wurtz’s content, yet they still manage to capture an uplifting tone and a hummable melody while making no sense at all in “and the day goes on.” If you need a little pick-me-up, “and the day goes on” is very good for that. However, I must warn you that it’s gonna be stuck in your head forever.

Hey, hey! Kyra Kyle here again. Those are the tunes our writers have been listening to over the past month. Let us know what you’ve been listening to in the comments, Geekly Gang. Thank you for reading, and wherever you are, I hope you’re having a great day.