Celine Grant

Nine months ago I posted my first piece for The Trove, an in-depth analysis of Teeth of Time (https://lnkd.in/eJZZFWju) A beautiful body of work by one of my favorite artists, Joshua Burnside, that will no doubt stand the test of time. Last week I got to interview Joshua about his latest record, It’s Not Going to be Okay. Another heart-wrenching showstopper. We chatted about everything from grief to Apollo 15 to the rise of fascism.

On singer-songwriter Mitski’s eighth album, Nothing’s About to Happen to Me, she does more than just flirt with existentialism. She and the concept are swept up in the whirlwind of an intense love affair. It’s a romance that isn’t quiet and unassuming but dauntless and bold.

Dijon’s first-ever Coachella performance was an inspired reworking of Baby, his latest album, along with a few of his greatest hits from Absolutely. The 33-year-old singer-songwriter took to the Outdoor Theatre with longtime friend and frequent collaborator Mk.gee, for an impassioned 45-minute set.

The 26-year-old British neo-soul singer-songwriter Olivia Dean is experiencing a breakthrough of epic proportions. Her newfound mainstream success coincides with the release of her sophomore album, The Art of Loving, on September 26, 2025. An album that’s been certified platinum in the UK, has currently spent four weeks at the top spot on the UK Albums Chart, and is No. 4 on the Billboard 200. With her soulful vocals and jazz influences, Dean’s songs are the epitome of easy listening.

Apple TV’s latest sci-fi series, Pluribus, has been hailed as having one of the best pilots of all time, and I wholeheartedly agree with that sentiment. That is if it’s your first time watching TV. If so, hello, welcome to Earth, and please do enjoy your stay. Pluribus is another addition to the growing list of Apple TV’s sci-fi success stories, as it comes hot on the heels of Severance. The series also marks the second collaboration between acclaimed screenwriter Vince Gilligan (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul) and Rhea Seehorn (Better Call Saul). Put all that together and you can see why the buzz surrounding the show is what it is. I do hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it’s all just noise.