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Music Monday 1

For our inaugural Music Monday we took a look at "Sinister Grift" by Panda Bear. Panda Bear is a founding member of the seminal group Animal Collective, and for years through his work with them and through solo work, he has pushed psychedelia into new spaces. 2025's "Sinister Grift" is no exception bringing fresh sensations to nostalgic sounds. My standout tracks are "Anywhere But Here" and "Ferry Lady". "Anywhere But Here" is a sonic blanket, instantly giving me a warm feeling despite the heart-wrenching lyrics surrounding feelings of loss. With each successive chorus, the vocal harmonies increase and bring a sense of immensity to the whole track. Those harmonies have often led some to compare Panda Bear's songwriting to the Beach Boys, but on "Ferry Lady" I feel the inspiration lends more to Paul McCartney of The Beatles. Overall the flow of the album takes you on a journey, almost evoking feelings of walking around town with your headphones on, in your own world. Rating: 7.5/10