Back in January of this year (2026) I decided I wanted to make monthly playlists that highlighted the songs that mattered to me as well as the songs I kept on repeat for each month. These are notably not the same thing, as often the songs that left the biggest impression on me can be very upsetting to have on repeat for a whole month and I like to pretend I’m working on my mental health more than I am. 

Shoutout to all fellow Creatures, because now is the time to claim the year! It's been a very thought-provoking and groundbreaking year for the fan base. Motionless In White have risen from the ashes with what I believe to be the Magnum Opus of their entire career; marking the band's 20th anniversary, they have returned to the scene with the single, "Afraid of the Dark." I have an autobiographical history that parallels this band's journey, and you'll see many similarities as