Ilirjana Alushaj

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.

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

POPsounds 006: Song For Dan Treacy

A small thought for Dan Treacy of the Television Personalities, who recently went into a coma.

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 o

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

POPSOUNDS 003: As Cool As Kim Deal

Where have all the lead men in indie gone?

POPsounds 002: Into The Night

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 poss

Vice Fashion - Christian Gothic

Did you know that there's an entire scene of goth Christian kids? They have nightclubs and bands and websites, and their parents fucking hate them.

Oh The Pain

I recently gave my friend a copy of Xiu Xiu's new album and he almost killed himself.

You Make Shirts Too?

Max and Matt are from Columbus, Ohio. Despite this they turned out pretty clever.