birdbath – Rooftops
There are numerous stereotypes that accompany each notable music genre, and, strangest of all, the music business has been helped by using those in its advertisements for a very long time.
You know them all because you’re likely to have seen them in movies or talked about them in jokes. Rockers are supposed to be aggressive types ready to start a fight. Jazz people are arrogant dorks who won’t want to talk to you.
And what about people who like dance music? Oh, they’re shallow, easy to please and usually high, are they? Well, in 2026, that’s far from the truth with dance tracks, as the ones made by birdbath are often some of the most daring and pleasant music being created.
Yeah, “Rooftops” is meant to suggest, in both sound and lyrics, the mood of being out in the open air on a cool Summer night, while allowing gentle dance grooves to wash away the stress of daily life. But to achieve that, a lot of smart production and performance decisions had to be made, making birdbath both poppy and complex.
The Prodigal Sons – Children
There’s a computer software that can analyse any piece of music within seconds and give you a rundown of all the important details. It’ll tell you what key it’s in, what notes are being used, and what kind of effects have been added to the voice of the singer. This kind of convenience would’ve seemed impossible only years ago.
And, all of that’s probably making you anxious. You keep hearing about computers analysing and writing whole albums at the click of a button. But that shouldn’t worry you. There’s no soul, or much actual intelligence there. On the other hand, the kids are adapting as well. The Prodigal Sons have built their music bank, analysed their favourite tunes and are ready to charge.
The duo’s got its own method for producing a song. It also requires detailed preparation and a keen understanding of how hit songs work. But all of this is driven by emotion and the desire for freedom. “Children” is purposely designed to sound like MGMT’s first album, being sung by David Bowie while under the influence of philosophy books. And isn’t that better than a supercomputer?
