Articles By Ilirjana Alushaj
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POPSounds 008: He Was A Beatnik
I'm Australian, so I probably shouldn't say this: I really like music from New Zealand. This tiny little island has been producing a continuous stream of great acts, all innovative and often a little quirky. Full Story
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POPSOUNDS 007: THE (K)POP GROUP
Like all regional music, there's something distinct and special about K-Pop. The look and sound is all encompassing and pure. And it isn't just me taking note. Bands like Elite Gymnastics have recently heralded K-Pop. Here are four of my favorites tracks from the K-Pop scene. Full Story
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POPsounds 006: Song For Dan Treacy
A small thought for Dan Treacy of the Television Personalities, who recently went into a coma. Full Story
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POPSOUNDS 005: 2:54 -- "What Time Is Love?"
Currently in stress mode, I’ve watched five documentaries (in a row) concerning human transformations, mental disorders and tortured genius. I thought I’d feel better about my life, but instead I’ve had too many Philip K Dick realizations in a night for one girl to deal with… Full Story
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POPSOUNDS 004: Singing In French
Paris is not only beautiful but historically known for culture and the arts... so having recently taken the Eurostar across the waters, I was greatly determined to discover the sounds of something, anything Parisian. It was a little unfortunate to me that the last movement I coul… Full Story
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POPSOUNDS 003: As Cool As Kim Deal
Where have all the lead men in indie gone? Full Story
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POPsounds 002: Into The Night
So I am in Dalston. I arrive amidst friends trying hide from London street riots. Taking note of this poss… Full Story
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POPsounds 001: Twistin' My Melon
Help, I am lost somewhere in the world of Baggy. It feels like months, but I think it has only been hours. Whilst trying to explain to a friend my belief of its eminent return to the musical landscape; I got totally distracted. Indecently so. It is a possibly my mind has landed s… Full Story