Eljohn Macaranas

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Eljohn Macaranas

Happy 10 years to Emotion. Today marks the release of one of my personal pop bibles. And TOMORROW, I’m posting my special 30 min long retrospective. It’s as researched and detailed as my 1989 and Electra Heart ones. I felt my old one for the 5 year anniversary didn’t do it justice.

2 months ago | [YT] | 213

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just a preview of what i’ve been up to! kinda a sad sequel to my “who won pop girl summer of 2024?”

3 months ago | [YT] | 67

Eljohn Macaranas

i know i already did this one but party 4 u is a smash hit now and i’m feeling nostalgic… see u soon 🫡

5 months ago | [YT] | 170

Eljohn Macaranas

13 years ago, we were introduced to Electra Heart. Marina made something so ahead of its time, people keep on discovering and loving the record as time passes. I wanted to make a quick commemorative post about this brilliant album as I wrap up my video essay for it. It will be out this coming week!

6 months ago | [YT] | 284

Eljohn Macaranas

Finally coming back after a quick mental health break. Which of these Marina albums do you want an era recap/retrospective on? See ya soon!

6 months ago | [YT] | 53

Eljohn Macaranas

Hey guys! I promise to do both before Mayhem (copped the signed vinyl today 😭) but which video deep dive remake do you want to see first? And why?

8 months ago | [YT] | 68

Eljohn Macaranas

I will posting my review of Ethel Cain’s Perverts later next week due to traveling. I’m in the process of listening to it and it’s a really brave but odd record more about music than Ethel or even Hayden herself. See you soon, Eljohn. XX

9 months ago | [YT] | 74

Eljohn Macaranas

The Fame Monster is officially 15 years old (it dropped stateside on the 23rd!) I’m still finalizing the video which will drop closer to Thanksgiving due to some delays with footage, recording, and personal life things. Should I get it done early, Members will get early access. For now, let us celebrate these stunning shots by Hedi Slimane for the era. Absolutely stunning, I cannot wait to celebrate this pop bible with you soon!

11 months ago | [YT] | 233