A few weeks ago, I witnessed something special while I was watching a young content creator’s live stream. He was practicing guitar when someone suggested he should play “Wings” by HIM. He didn’t know the song (he’s very young after all), but he looked it up, and we saw a light-bulb moment materializing before our very eyes. In a few minutes, he got the melody right as we, the audience, […]
The Story Behind R.E.M.’s Biggest Hit, ‘Losing My Religion’
‘Losing My Religion’ is one of my favorite karaoke songs of all time. Every time I hear it, I can’t help but sing along. It’s melancholic yet catchy; the somber lyrics and the cheerful melodies create a perfect theme song for a tired autumn afternoon when you just want the world to end. I sang it so many times, but I never looked up its real meaning. I had a […]
Lacrimas Profundere – Listening Through the Full Discography for the First Time
Lacrimas Profundere. A name almost entirely new to me, yet so familiar. It feels like I’ve always known them. I have no idea how I managed to avoid this group till now, but here I am, ready to live and die through the entire discography. I came across this band a couple of times before, through Spotify recommendations, artists, or track radios. When I hear something interesting, I look at […]
