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Owen Barr, Writer and photographer
• January 8, 2025
By the early 2000s, the Katy Freeway (Beltway-8), a portion of I-10 connecting downtown Houston to the growing suburbs, had a reputation for being one of the most congested roadways in the city, reportedly wasting 25 million hours of commuter time. Four years and a few billion dollars later, the freeway was widened to 26 lanes to meet demand. Beltway-8 has gained worldwide recognition for being one of the widest freeways in the world, its notoriety sparking years of ongoing debate.
Charli plays the character of a reckless, law-breaking pyromaniac who is just trying to have a little fun. She sings of pretty cars, hating everyone around her and finding her best lighting in the reds and blues of police sirens.
Dominic Fike’s “14 minutes” is an indie summer soundtrack essential, with movie-worthy highs and sounds that are guaranteed to stick with each and every listener. Spanning a perfectly concise 14 minutes across eight tracks, this album's only flaw is that it leaves you craving more.
"HIT ME HARD AND SOFT," is a love-letter to her artistic evolution and fearless exploration of music. From the haunting narratives of ‘THE DINER’ and ‘BITTERSUITE,’ to the ethereal beauty of ‘BLUE,’ Eilish captivates listeners with her emotive storytelling and genre-bending soundscapes.
