All Songs Considered The Contenders, Vol. 3: The songs we can't stop playing this week
Jan 28, 2025
Dive into a week of emotional highs as Shura makes her return with 'Recognise,' reflecting on isolation and resilience. Enjoy the haunting collaboration 'Sanctuary' by Tamino and Mitski. Julien Baker and Torres showcase raw vulnerability in 'Sugar in the Tank.' Feel the adolescent rage and growth in Flora's 'The Ghost is Me.' Circuit des Yeux’s 'Megalonar' conveys endurance and hope, while Son Lux's 'Cocoon' highlights musical transformation. This week promises a blend of nostalgia and innovation!
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Walking and Music as Reset
- Robin Hilton and Hazel Cills share how walking with music helps them reset from emotional bottling.
- They plan a weekly segment called "your weekly reset" to offer listeners ways to refresh emotionally.
Shura's Resilience in Music
- Shura's "Recognise" channels resilience from isolation and dark times.
- The song reflects gentle emergence from despair, balancing solitude with reconnecting.
Emotional Power of "Sanctuary"
- Tamino and Mitski's collaboration "Sanctuary" moved Robin Hilton to tears due to its beauty.
- Their voices create an unfolding journey of hope and conflict in a distant relationship.
