A digital nomad's journey in music, politics, and travel writing.
Discover the world through my eyes, Alex Franquelli, a digital nomad and seasoned writer. My portfolio is a diverse tapestry, from insightful album reviews and live reports to deep explorations of Asian politics. Complementing this is my travel blog, Van Alien, which offers a window into my adventures on the road. Each piece is a narrative interwoven with personal experiences, showcasing a life enriched by curiosity and a passion for storytelling.
Featured reviews
Portfolio
Smallgang - “San”
The main discriminant between a bluff and the worthwhile is quality, and Smallgang have plenty of it.
Pink Floyd - “The Division Bell (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)”
Welcome to the machine.
RABBITSSS – “PENGUINS”
This is a delicate texture suspended between a colourful rendition of the rigors of contemporary music and ambient pop that somehow manages to retain a playful tone, slightly clouded by a few melancholic lines.
Aisles - “4.45am”
The real variance between a band of sophisticated copycats and this bunch is indeed intelligence.
Mike Weis - “Don’t Know, Just Walk”
Give a microphone to a musician and he will record the mortality that surrounds him. Give it to a musician with fear of mortality and he or she will describe what life is all about.
Kronos Quartet. –“A Thousand Thoughts”
This is an album about diversity without intellectual compromises. It is how it is because this is the way it is. There is no re-elaboration or, worse, reinterpretation of the existing aesthetic principles.