Join host Gary Crossey for an in-depth analysis of Lola Young's haunting track "dealer." In this episode, we explore the song's raw emotional landscape, examining themes of addiction, dependency, and the complicated desire for escape. Through careful lyrical analysis, we unpack how Young masterfully captures the paralysis of emotional distress, the isolation of modern urban life, and the cyclical nature of destructive patterns.

This episode breaks down:

• The emotional vulnerability and rawness in Young's vocal delivery
• How temporal and spatial references create a rhythm of desperation throughout the song
• The tension between self-awareness and persistent emotional attachment
• The profound inertia that accompanies emotional exhaustion
• Modern urban isolation as depicted through minimalist imagery
• The brilliance of the song's circular structure and unresolved ending

Whether you're a longtime fan of Lola Young or discovering her music for the first time, this episode offers insights into how contemporary artists are pushing the boundaries of emotional expression in popular music.

Join host Gary Crossey as he explores timeless philosophical ideas and applies them to modern life. Each episode unpacks complex ideas from history's greatest thinkers and makes them relevant to today's challenges in design, technology, and society.

Join me on a candid, track-by-track journey through The Cure's brand new 2025 remix album, 'Mixes Of A Lost World.' In this episode, I share my honest, fan-driven review of all 24 remixes from their acclaimed 'Songs of a Lost World' LP.

From the initial disappointment with the early singles (looking at you, Paul Oakenfold and Four Tet!) to the unexpected, genre-bending triumphs by Meera, Âme, and Mental Overdrive, this album is a true mixed bag. We'll explore the moments where remixers bravely transformed The Cure's sound into 'Ibiza tunes' and 'uplifting bangers,' and even where some 'out-Cured The Cure' by hitting on core elements of their sound in new ways.

But not every remix hits the mark. I'll dive into the tracks that fell flat, felt uninspired, or simply couldn't sustain engagement across the album's lengthy runtime. With only 11 out of 24 tracks making my personal 'liked' playlist, we'll discuss whether such a sprawling collection truly serves the music or modern streaming algorithms.

Beyond the music, we'll acknowledge the commendable charitable aspect, with all royalties benefiting War Child UK. Tune in for an unfiltered perspective on this ambitious, yet inconsistent, new chapter from Robert Smith and co.