The Piece's Thesis

Coffee — Tori Kelly

In this episode of The Piece's Thesis, we will continue to unpack the primary, overarching theme of this season: the things we yearn for. "Coffee" by Tori Kelly is a lyrical goldmine that expresses a desire for connection with someone deeply loved. It is a song packed full of raw, emotional intimacy, so let's dive in and annotate this week's piece of art!

Cool People - Chloe x Halle

In the first episode of The Piece's Thesis, we will unpack the primary, overarching theme of this season: the things we yearn for. "Cool People" by Chloe x Halle is a song rich with literary devices, text painting, and vocal delivery that help to state and define the thesis of both the song itself and the album it comes from. Let's dive in take a look at how this song's writers executed their goals of articulating their perspective of the world around them!

Season 1 Preview

This is a quick glimpse into the analytical process of my brand new podcast, The Piece's Thesis, a podcast where we annotate a musical work of art to engage with it's thesis the way it's writer intended us to. The series premiere is scheduled for February 3rd, 2021 — join us while we unpack the overarching theme of this season: the things we yearn for.