Author: Davis Blount

WORTHLESS” by d4vd is an emotional song, an atmospheric experience of sound and lyric that evokes a sense of heartbreak and distance, with an approach of emotional numbness. Yet while the lyrics and vocals relate to the song itself, it’s the broad sound in which the song exists, the soundscape that enhances its attributes. We… Continue reading WORTHLESS by d4vd

Tyler, The Creator’s “Like Him” from his album Chromakopia is a deeply personal and emotional track that ultimately resonates with listeners on multiple levels. Its importance lies in how it explores different complex themes, such as identity, family dynamics, and the lasting effects of absent parents. The song showcases Tyler’s growth as an artist, and… Continue reading Tyler the Creator: “Like Him”

The first story I listened to was The Men Who Fed America, told through the perspective of Johnny Itliong. Johnny was a young child during the 1960s working as a farmhand throughout many grape fields in California. His father is Larry Itliong, the Filipino farmhand who put in a lot of sweat equity to get… Continue reading Story Corps – Davis Blount