Arjan Writes

Celebrating great music and the storytellers who create it. Since 2002.

By Arjan Timmermans

Articles

Why Being an Artist Is Harder Than Ever

The price of creativity in the age of algorithms

May 31 • Arjan Timmermans

Looking Good While The World Burns

Charli XCX's 'SS26' is the most honest song about this moment, so why does it still sound so pretty?

May 26 • Arjan Timmermans

Keep the Wonder. Keep the Courage.

Why Dan + Shay's "Young" is the most meaningful pop song I've heard in a while

May 16 • Arjan Timmermans

Sofi Tukker “Hey Homie”

Sofi Tukker has consistently produced high-grade dance-pop music for years.

Dec 24, 2024 • Arjan Timmermans

Addison Rae's “Diet Pepsi”

Addison Rae's “Diet Pepsi” is the sleeper hit you didn’t see coming—but should’ve.

Dec 24, 2024 • Arjan Timmermans

Katie Gavin “Aftertaste”

Katie Gavin’s “Aftertaste” evokes a warm, nostalgic feeling that transports me straight back to the mid-90s, a time when a wave of talented female…

Dec 24, 2024 • Arjan Timmermans

Dylan Carvalho: The Swiss Globetrotter Who Captures the World's Beauty

Have you ever dreamed of traveling the world to experience its natural beauty and live among wildlife? For photographer Dylan Carvalho, this dream is a…

Dec 2, 2024 • Arjan Timmermans

My favorite songs of the year

And some quick thoughts on the current state of pop.

Dec 28, 2023 • Arjan Timmermans