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Post ‘Modern Love’: Iconic Songs About Contemporary Love

Post Modern Love

Contributing writer Charlie Maybee finds himself singing David Bowie’s famous song “Modern Love” to himself a lot without knowing why it’s in his head. “Perhaps I’m drawn to the hopeful yearning in the pre-chorus line ‘But I try / I try’ or the danceable confusion about love and sexuality that seems to permeate the song’s lyrical core,” he reflects. But that confusion also hinges upon a foundational question: what is modern love? In honor of Valentine’s Day, Maybee looks back at some iconic love songs that have changed and defined romantic values in popular culture during the age of post-modern love. If your favorite song didn’t make the list, be sure to let us know what we missed!

Bathe in the Ethereal Mist of Maroulita de Kol’s Debut Album ‘AnasanA’

Maroulita de Kol_AnasanA

Recent Articles By Charlie Maybee Berlin based Greek musician, Maroulita de Kol, has released her debut album as a solo artist titled AnasanA, which brings a modern tone to traditional Greek music styles. As a classical pianist, singer, and composer, she has reworked the storytelling and culture of Greek music over the last decade into […]

Clifford Escapes the Monotony of Routine with ‘I’m So Bored’

Clifford "I'm So Bored"

More to Watch By Cynthia Gross https://youtu.be/haW3o3UibPU This reading of Alchemical Records content provides a multimedia experience for our audience while increasing the accessibility of our content to persons with hearing loss, low vision, dyslexia, physical or motor disabilities, or are on the autism spectrum. Westminster, Maryland-based multilingual artist Clifford released his latest single, “I’m […]

Rina Chanel’s Latest Single Is the ‘Sweetest of Melody’

Rina Chanel "Sweetest of Melody"

Recent Articles By Cynthia Gross https://youtu.be/tYHzgJ5d-EA This reading of Alchemical Records content is to provide a multimedia experience for our audience while increasing the accessibility of our content to persons with hearing loss, low vision, dyslexia, physical or motor disabilities, or are on the autism spectrum. R&B artist and Virginia Beach native Rina Chanel recently […]

Daniel Angelus Is Not Afraid to Be Vulnerable

England-based artist Daniel Angelus releases heart-breaking "More Than You Love Me"

More to Watch By Maura Marcellino Daniel Angelus is an England-based award-winning singer, songwriter, and music producer who has been creating melodramatic cinematic pop and rock since 2007 as bedroom music. He began making music as a form of therapy to deal with his childhood trauma and struggles.  Angelus collaborated with multi-instrumentalist and producer Tyla-Joe […]