Blog No-Skip Albums: Experiencing Songwriting and Musicality LRR, April 2, 2026April 1, 2026 Written by: Chengli Payton Over the years, I have come to realize that my music-listening process may be a bit unorthodox: I like to listen to specific albums and artists, rarely shuffling except when listening to music while studying. Yes, I mainly use Apple Music. Yes, I prefer the Spotify… Continue Reading
Blog Making Magic from the Mundane: Masakatsu Takagi’s Marginalia Music Series LRR, March 27, 2026April 5, 2026 Written by: Elijah Polance Over spring break, I found myself in the biannual hassle of getting ready for the dentist. I was up earlier than I wanted to be to go off to a place that I didn’t want to be — a relatable feeling for many, I’m sure. As I was getting up, I saw a notification on my… Continue Reading
Blog Cameron Winter and the Vocal as a Dissonant Instrument LRR, February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 Written by: Liam Smith I recall the brief chuckle and well wishes from Elijah Polance, a friend and fellow editor at Long River Review, in response to my desire to analyze Cameron Winter’s vocal style. As a self-admitted superfan of Winter’s discography, I acknowledge the difficulty of capturing his magical and layered technique. On my first listen through his 2024 solo debut, Heavy Metal, I was equally fascinated and… Continue Reading
Blog The Endurance of Love: Reviewing Hozier’s Discography LRR, March 9, 2023February 8, 2025 Looking for new music to add to your playlists? Poetry panelist and blog editor Madison Bigelow shares her favorite Hozier songs in anticipation of his new release. Continue Reading