Year In Songs

Daily blog posts on songs. A song that I woke up with stuck in my head, I listened to it, or just marked my day somehow.

2026InSongs 7 min

Chappell Roan – Pink Pony Club | 2026InSongs #99

Discover why “Pink Pony Club” by Chappell Roan became one of the most beloved modern pop anthems. Explore the song’s emotional storytelling, theatrical production, music theory brilliance, and three more essential Chappell Roan songs every pop fan should hear.

junho 2026 →
2026InSongs 7 min

Indila – Dernière Danse | 2026InSongs #98

Discover why “Dernière Danse” by Indila became one of the most emotional and cinematic French songs of the modern era. Explore the haunting production, poetic lyrics, music theory behind the atmosphere, and three more essential Indila songs every listener should hear.

junho 2026 →
2026InSongs 7 min

Why “Waka Waka” Still Dominates World Cup Culture 16 Years Later

There are World Cup songs. Then there is Waka Waka. Every four years FIFA tries again. New artists, new slogans, new choreography, new hashtags. Some songs perform decently for a summer. Others disappear before the tournament even ends. But somehow, sixteen years after the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, Shakira’s Waka Waka (This […]

maio 2026 →
2026InSongs 7 min

Cyndi Lauper – Time After Time | 2026InSongs #97

Discover why “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper remains one of the most emotional and timeless pop ballads ever recorded. Explore the song’s heartfelt lyrics, dreamlike production, music theory brilliance, and three more essential Cyndi Lauper songs every music fan should hear.

maio 2026 →
2026InSongs 7 min

Lily Allen – Smile | 2026InSongs #96

Discover why “Smile” by Lily Allen became one of the most iconic pop songs of the 2000s. Explore the ska-inspired production, witty lyrics, music theory behind the groove, and three more essential Lily Allen songs every indie-pop fan should hear.

maio 2026 →