Translucent Thoughts

Some of my creative and journalistic work.

Zootopia 2 amounts to a successful Disney sequel fit for the whole family

After almost nine years since the original “Zootopia,” Disney released the long-awaited “Zootopia 2” on Wednesday and successfully broke the company’s habit of releasing underwhelming sequels. “Zootopia 2” brought back what worked from its former: relevant humor, an interesting universe and a digestible understanding of humankind through what may be the only thing more diverse…
The Neighbourhood delivers familiar sound in (((((ultraSOUND))))), at what cost?

After a nearly three-year hiatus, California-based band The Neighbourhood released their fifth studio album “(((((ultraSOUND)))))” on Nov. 14. Branded by the virality of their 2012 song “Sweater Weather,” the fourth most-streamed song of all time on Spotify. Attempting to return to their Tumblr-grunge roots, The Neighbourhood’s newest release, with a total of 15 tracks, falls…
Sudan Archives finds her pulse in The BPM

Intense and alive, Sudan Archives’ The BPM takes her audience out of their bedroom and into the club. 31-year-old Brittney Parks dropped her third studio album this past Friday after releasing six singles, four music videos and over 20 tour dates over the course of 2025. Three years after the release of her sophomore album Natural Brown Prom…

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