I spent most of my free time in my youth in those dark rooms.
Part venue, part basement – where the saturated sound amplified by the surrounding concrete would bounce back right through your bones. A place where music became more than anything, a physical experience. A place where your whole body was one with the songs.
The first place where I fell in love with music.
The first place where I had the best times of my life.
The first place where I ever felt alive.
(And definitely where I left part of my hearing sadly – but worth it.)
This is getting kinda deep isn’t it? Well it’s monday after all – work is a bitch, coffee is cold and I probably just sprained my ankle at the gym so you get a deep one from the crowd today. That’s the kind of energy this Monday deserves. It’s all about balance.
Thankfully, I stumbled upon this little gem this morning. Fuck mondays. I won’t let you bring down my entire week this time. Probably.
We all whine about those damn people who keep filming the whole gig instead of being in the moment and just enjoying themselves, but I’m so glad this person sacrificed their arms to film this time. Pvris lives are so hard to get. And it’s not like it’s the third tour in Europe in a row I can’t make happen. Ha. Fuck mondays, again.
‘Quit actin’ like you own me, own me
Sayin’ that I’m yours to control, but I’m not
Your animal’
There. Won’t let the big sad win this time.
Lynn’s bursting energy and righteous rage delivering one hell of a life lesson about standing up for yourself is exactly what I needed today.
‘Animal ’ is such a relatable song on any given day of the week. A dark energy we like to pretend we don’t need but let’s be honest – it feels so good to surrender to it at times. I’m not encouraging your anger issues folks, just have the right tunes to go with it and it will turn into an empowering force. The album ‘Evergreen’ is full of just that. It makes you feel seen, it makes you face your truths and more importantly it makes you riot against them. In a good way.
Pure empowerment.
That’s probably why it’s been my gym album since it came out to be honest. It gives me enough strength to believe I can do more than I think – or lift heavier weight than I’m capable of… Sometimes. Blaming that sprained ankle on Hype Zombies.
Go give it a listen sometimes – just stay away from the big weights just yet. Learn your limits.
In the meantime, press play and enjoy the crowd shot. Feel the thrill of the audience, be part of those singalongs, be in the moment even if it’s already gone. Enjoy the music – it’s the best helping hand you’ll have if you have to escape, even from a monday.
And Pvris – you’re officially my white whale. I’ll get to ya someday, promise.
