Cal W. S.·Jul 7Por ahora todo bien: The Best Songs at 2026’s MidpointSomething about how 2026 is moving feels different to the last few years. For a start I’m not flabbergasted by the fact that we’re halfway…
Cal W. S.·May 6HALOGEN DAYS/002: ‘Falling Off The Lavender Bridge’ by Lightspeed Champion (2008)Welcome to Issue/002 of ‘HALOGEN DAYS’ — a new series revisiting the undersung classic albums from my 00’s teen years.
Cal W. S.·Apr 23Shard#28: Song for A. RoseYou said “Tell me bout the magic” and if it was real Asked that each time we meet; how did it feel? But it’s a difficult question even with…
Cal W. S.·Mar 12HALOGEN DAYS/001: ‘Kick’ by White Rose Movement (2006)Welcome to Issue/001 of ‘HALOGEN DAYS’ — a new series I’ve been cooking up for music Medium.
Cal W. S.·Feb 17Classics Never Go Out Of Style — A Project in RetrospectIn case you missed it — last year I set myself a random challenge to listen to more music from ‘before my time.’ I grew up in a household…
Cal W. S.·Jan 5Annual Music Review 2025: Year Of RebirthWell, here we are — another year for the books. When I sat down to begin writing this 2025 retrospective intro I jotted down the phrase…
Cal W. S.·Dec 2, 2025Classics Never Go Out Of Style — Issue #11: NovemberWell, the end of the year approaches and it’s nearly list season so I’ve decided this will be my final batch of classic albums. This means…
Cal W. S.·Nov 17, 2025Shard#27: Tihei, mauri oraCome to me in star light, so bright it’s like the day Come to me in silence in your urgent breathless way Come to me, don’t hesitate This…
Cal W. S.·Nov 8, 2025Classics Never Go Out Of Style — Issue #10: OctoberGreetings from Aotearoa! As I write this I’m taking brief reprieve from the scorching sunshine
Cal W. S.·Oct 1, 2025Classics Never Go Out Of Style — Issue #9: SeptemberTime to wake up Billie Joe Armstrong! It comes round faster every year huh? Somehow we’re about to enter the last quarter of 2025 which I…
