Archive - Arjan Writes

Why Being an Artist Is Harder Than Ever

The price of creativity in the age of algorithms

May 31 • Arjan Timmermans

Looking Good While The World Burns

Charli XCX's 'SS26' is the most honest song about this moment, so why does it still sound so pretty?

May 26 • Arjan Timmermans

Keep the Wonder. Keep the Courage.

Why Dan + Shay's "Young" is the most meaningful pop song I've heard in a while

May 16 • Arjan Timmermans

December 2024

Sofi Tukker “Hey Homie”

Sofi Tukker has consistently produced high-grade dance-pop music for years.

Dec 24, 2024 • Arjan Timmermans

Addison Rae's “Diet Pepsi”

Addison Rae's “Diet Pepsi” is the sleeper hit you didn’t see coming—but should’ve.

Dec 24, 2024 • Arjan Timmermans

Katie Gavin “Aftertaste”

Katie Gavin’s “Aftertaste” evokes a warm, nostalgic feeling that transports me straight back to the mid-90s, a time when a wave of talented female…

Dec 24, 2024 • Arjan Timmermans

Dylan Carvalho: The Swiss Globetrotter Who Captures the World's Beauty

Have you ever dreamed of traveling the world to experience its natural beauty and live among wildlife? For photographer Dylan Carvalho, this dream is a…

Dec 2, 2024 • Arjan Timmermans

December 2023

My favorite songs of the year

And some quick thoughts on the current state of pop.

Dec 28, 2023 • Arjan Timmermans

July 2023

Discovering Kenzie Harris: Listen to “Crewneck”

🎵🌟 Let me introduce you to an exciting new artist I discovered while browsing the internet for music recommendations: Kenzie Harris. She's a fresh…

Jul 3, 2023 • Arjan Timmermans

June 2023

From Strength to Strength: Kelly Clarkson's 'Chemistry' Radiates

Let's be honest. Kelly Clarkson can do no wrong.

Jun 28, 2023 • Arjan Timmermans

Unleashing the Beast: Kim Petras' Pop Revolution

Kim Petras steers mainstream American pop back to its glory days. Pop is the beast yearning to be set free, and Kim Petras is ready to do just that.

Jun 24, 2023 • Arjan Timmermans

Bebe Rexha's 'Bebe': A Pop Album to Cherish

Bebe Rexha delivers one of the year's best pop albums.

Jun 21, 2023 • Arjan Timmermans