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‘The Journey’ - The Octopus Division

  ‘The Journey’ - The Octopus Division In ‘The Journey,’ a sonic mosaic unfolds that—permeated by neon-soaked synth pads and a melody that feels like memory—is less a song than a spiritual compass. The time that relentlessly pursues us, according to ‘Time keeps chasing us every day’, is not portrayed as an enemy, but as a constant touchstone that we face with our heads held high: ‘ We won't let the rain wash us away’ . Photography, here metaphorically as a key to the past, opens doors to moments that seem long gone but live on within us. The chorus – a kind of collective mantra – describes not just a journey, but an intertwining of stories that support each other. The garden in which hopes take root becomes a symbol of what must be nurtured in order to flourish. And when ‘ our songs have lost a note or two ’, it is not a flaw, but proof of lived depth. A song that is not meant to be heard, but to be lived through – like a familiar glance at an old photo album by candlelight. b...
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Four Indie Songs That Explore Different Aspects of Love and Life

Tipping Point by GRACE & MOJI

With gentle acoustic guitar strums in the verses, this indie folk-pop song captures the fragile moment when a relationship is on the edge of falling apart, but still holds on to hope, love, and courage. The duo alternates in telling their story, and then joins in the chorus to express their will, bond, and resolve not to give up.


White Out by MY GLASS WORLD

With a nagging sax riff and a gentle guitar, MY GLASS WORLD’s “White Out” is a catchy indie pop/rock tune about a couple’s fight and make-up. The duo sings their sides of the story in the verses, and joins in the chorus to vow not to give up on each other.


Something = Nothing by THE LOVEPOOLS

Something = Nothing is a spellbinding synth pop composition that amalgamates facets of psychedelia, house, and trap. It draws inspiration from eminent artists such as Gorillaz, Beck and Radiohead, and conjures a spectral and ambient sound. The song narrates the ordeal of a young girl who is grappling with suicidal thoughts and a vehement impulse to flee.


Embrace the Chaos by BRANDON HUNT

Brandon Hunt exhorts listeners to discern the beauty in the tumultuous world we inhabit and let their souls plunge into the abyss in this cosmic desire. The song’s efficacious message relates with those who have experienced the zeniths and nadirs, reminding them to embrace every vicissitude and prospect that life presents. With a fervent ardor, Brandon invites everyone to sway through the madness and let the music guide them.

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