Today, we’re looking at the title track on the EP, “Dancing In The Kitchen,” recently released by Indie Pop artist, Freya Ridings, in April 2026. Let’s dive in… “Mama said it's the grit that makes the pearl Hold your head up high, you’re my girl But I found it really hard” This type of sentiment, while commonly shared with the best of intentions, can have the opposite effect. Not only does Ridings note this explicitly, but the way in which she sings these lines is beautifully mournful....

According to statistics gathered by RAINN , which is our “nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization and operator of the National Sexual Assault Hotline,” an estimated 443,635 people ages 12 and older experience sexual violence each year in the United States. Over half of these victims are ages 18-34. While statistics show that 1 in 6 women in our country have experienced attempted or completed rape in their lifetime, 1 in 33 men have also experienced attempted or completed rape. ...

Welcome to the next installation in the exploratory series of Mental Health Themes in Music! Today, we’re analyzing the new wave rock track, “Making Plans for Nigel,” released as the lead single on XTC’s 1979 album, Drums And Wires . While it was originally intended as commentary on overbearing parenting styles, it can be applied to similar interpersonal contexts. Let’s take a look! “We're only making plans for Nigel We only want what's best for him We're only making plans for Nigel Nigel...