Karate School Dropout really emphasizes the joys of music with their latest single, “Connections.” Everything in the world is a potential idea that can turn into something magical. You wouldn’t immediately perceive The New York Times Connections word puzzle as a song idea, but Arnold Madlangbayan did. He is the brains behind Karate School Dropout, a noise, dream pop, and shoegaze project that he has been pursuing for several years now. “Connections” features guest vocals from Madlangbayan’s cousin Ana Cabrera, a fun, poppy duet with a positive flair. The song is lighthearted and doesn’t take itself too seriously. There’s a carefree attitude kind of sound to the song, a classic pop feel of when no one was too hung off on genres or classifications. To explain the story behind this unique s...