The media is whitewashing her connection to Scientology. She was raised in the ‘church’ according to Growing Up in Scientology! That said, the song isn’t too bad. As far as I’m concerned, no one will be able to fill Chester’s shoes!

In the end, it wasn’t actually the end for Linkin Park. The rock band is back with new music for the first time in seven years — and a new singer as well. Emily Armstrong joined the band, replacing the late Chester Bennington, who died in 2017. Armstrong has sung in the band Dead Sara since 2005, and makes her Linkin Park debut on new single “The Emptiness Machine,” sharing vocal duties with Linkin Park cofounder Mike Shinoda. (Colin Brittain is also joining Linkin Park as their new drummer, with Rob Bourdon not returning.) She joined the band on stage for the first time on September 5, and will feature on their new album From Zero, out November 15. But Armstrong’s addition has already been controversial, as fans scrutinize her history with Scientology and convicted rapist Danny Masterson.

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King of the Hill by Virgo Phoenix

September 7, 2024September 7, 2024 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

This gnawing burning squiggle of an emotion that streams through insipidness; speaks in the space where my gut meets the churning locket of despair.

Alone, I reach for connection through the waves of impersonal electronic communication. Dopamine receptors fired to the infinite oblivion of overwhelming noise and nothingness.

I desire nothing for nothing is within me.

King of the Hill by Virgo Phoenix

Limahl: NeverEnding Story

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Exploring the Fantastical Realms of Dreams and Hopes in Limahl’s ‘Never Ending Story’

The lyrics invite listeners to ‘Turn around, Look at what you see,’ urging them to reflect on their own dreams and aspirations. The ‘mirror of your dreams’ suggests that our desires and hopes are reflections of who we are, and that within them lie the answers to our own personal ‘never ending story.’ This metaphorical journey is about self-discovery and the pursuit of one’s goals, with the song acting as a guide to unlocking the secrets that we hold within ourselves. The recurring phrase ‘Never ending story, ah’ serves as a reminder that our stories are ongoing and that the potential for adventure and growth is limitless.

The song’s chorus, ‘Reach the stars, Fly a fantasy, Dream a dream, And what you see will be,’ is an anthem for the dreamers and the believers. It encourages listeners to aim high and let their imaginations soar. The mention of ‘Rhymes that keep their secrets’ and ‘unfold behind the clouds’ suggests that there are mysteries and wonders waiting to be discovered if one is brave enough to seek them out. The ‘rainbow’ symbolizes hope and the promise of treasures at its end, reinforcing the theme of a quest for understanding and fulfillment. ‘Never Ending Story’ is not just a song, but an invitation to embark on a personal journey of exploration, where the only limit is one’s own imagination.