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John Wq
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Glad You Came
We Came As Romans
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What’s a remix or cover you like more than the original?

I kind of hate covers that just faithfully reproduce the original track, that's so boring. I much prefer when an artist puts their own spin on it, while still capturing the essence of the original.

This cover is exactly that - and an absolute metalcore bop to boot.

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Darkbloom
We Came As Romans
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What’s a lyric that resonates deeply with you and why?

These three words really stand out to me:

DIE OR GROW

Like it's nothing particularly profound or anything, but it reminds me to not dwell on the past or get stuck worrying about the future. I should instead focus on growing myself in the present - learning new things, extending love and support to others, and just generally being better than I was yesterday.

If I'm not growing, I'm dying.

Die or grow.

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Futz Said Julie
Pain
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If your life were a movie, what would its theme song be?

This track has all the qualifications to be my theme song:

  • Horns
  • Rockets
  • Upbeat tempo
  • Nonsense words
  • Freaks and geeks
  • Vaguely hopeful message
  • Deference to an authoritative woman

The definition of futz was something we had yet to learn But we tried to do it anyway, anyway Cause Julie we'll do anything you say

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We Did Good With The Good We Did
Gogol Bordello
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A song from a genre you didn’t think you’d like—what changed?

If I'm honest, I didn't really know that "gypsy punk" was a thing, but encountering Gogol Bordello a couple of years back changed me. Their music is infectious.

Oh, and they've got a new album out.

Hey, you did good With the good you did You unburied the treasures you hid Back when you were a kid

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