Digital Native
As an elder millennial whose writing career coincided with the dominance of digital pubs, I’ve left a trail of copy scattered across multiple defunct websites. “Digital Native” is a collection of the pieces — about girlhood, pop culture, feminism + softness — that I’ve salvaged over the years.
Beyoncé as The Wild Woman Archetype on 'Cowboy Carter'
Explore Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' album through the lens of the Wild Woman archetype, drawing parallels to cultural mythology and self-discovery.
Florence Welch’s Lush Magical World
There are certain themes that Florence + the Machine routinely return to in their music, videos and performances which point to some of her most enduring inspirations: religion, fine art and mental illness.
SZA’s ‘SOS:’ A Soundtrack for the Low Life
SZA's dense, mesmerizing soundscapes emphasize welcoming all "parts" and are odes to "difficult women.” Her songs mirror the unfulfilled, uninspiring young adulthood many millennials experienced — beset by turmoil, rapid-fire change, and, eventually burnout.
I Repeatedly Fought Tears While Jamming to ‘Beyoncé’
It’s feminism for women who don’t care to rhapsodize about whatever mainstream feminism’s issue of the day happens to be because they’ve got their own, separate issues. It’s the feminism of lived experience.
Thecocknbullkid makes music fun
Thecocknbullkid has fun with her music without taking herself too seriously, which is where her stage name comes from.