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The end of an old year rolling into a new one traditionally is a time for lists.
For those looking ahead, we have what to expect in the coming 12 months. Those still dealing with what just happened are drawn to best, and worst, lists of the past year.
I’m still sorting through the curated opinions in the second category. My recent focus has been on music.
I’m older, but I try to stay abreast of today’s popular tunes and the musicians who make them. Some I really like. Others … as I noted, I’m older.
Growing flock of Geese fans
Geese is one band that keeps showing up on lists, notably in the best of 2025 articles.
The group is from Brooklyn, so it received a lot of coverage from Big Apple based publications. But the band also is getting attention globally.
The quartet (a keyboardist joins as a fifth band mate during live performances) also caught my attention for a few other reasons.
As a birder, I’m intrigued by the name. Alas, it has nothing to do with ornithology. Geese, according to the official explanation, is the plurification of the guitarist Emily Green’s nickname.
Then there is — wait for it — a tax connection. For real.
Those honking taxes
“Taxes” is a song on Getting Killed, Geese’s fourth album (third full-length one) released last year.
It’s been described as “a fierce and emotionally raw track,” as well as “a raw, poetic protest in song” that is a festival-ready anthem.
And the United Kingdom’s Far Out magazine ranked it as the second best (out of 50) song of 2025.
Personally, the Internal Revenue Code connection aside, it’s not really my jam. But, at the risk of repeating myself like folks in a certain demographic reportedly do, I’m older.
The Beatles’ “Taxman” is still my favorite tax-related song.
Rate the ‘Taxes’ tune
But, hey, music, like taxes, is personal. So, I’ll let you make your decision on whether Geese’s “Taxes” is worth the hype.
Looking ahead to tax lists
And speaking of lists, I’ll be back next week, the first full one of 2026, with some posts that include lists for this brand spanking new tax year.
They’ll cover materials to be on the lookout for, as well as tax tasks to help us file our 2025 tax returns.
Until then, enjoy your weekend. Perhaps by listening to some favorite new and old tunes. Tax connection optional.
