The synths? "Wavy". The choruses? They "hit different". My ability to sound natural saying this? Absolutely nonexistent.

The sonic stock market witnessed beats – and jam – being pumped up vigorously in the third quarter.

The eye-watering price of a glass of wine at the cinema lobby was only the first thing to open the floodgates.

DJ Timmy sandwiches the second musical quarter between two versions of an emotional masterpiece.

Reminiscing about rave culture and old video jockeys is the best thing you can do with your headphones and pants on.

Album number 15 adds an astonishing new piece to the ever-expanding artwork and parallel universe that is Pet Shop Boys.

There once was a time when ear pads were all-permeating orange foam, and a German synth wizard met his British counterpart.

Each of us remembers the first record we bought, our first kiss, and our first bite of a steaming hot British steak and kidney pie.

Erasure's new album reminded me once again why the band has always been my dear little secret and go-to choice.

Almost 30 years ago I was having a beer with a certain synth wizard idol of mine on a Copacabana beach terrace

The second musical interim statement of the year was dragged on for an unacceptably long period.

The musical monitoring period of July–September caused a slight electric shock-like jolt to the testicles.

The conclusion of the last musical quarter of the year feels like a festive farewell.