Here are a few things that have inspired me artistically this week!

1. Kalmah - This was actually today, but I listened to this one particular album again for the first time in a little while, and this song is an absolute gem. It has a very strong sense of power, energy, and even imagery if you let it take you away.

2. Katatonia - LFDGD B-sides - The "side songs" from a particular album recording session. I've been listening to them again and suddenly it all clicked. I didn't think they were that special the first time I heard them. This song in particular is magnificent and I hope I can record a definitive version of it some day and iron out anything that isn't on par with the best moments.

3. IT (2017 Reboot) - This particular video has nothing to do with it, but I went to see the reboot and loved it. I'm not a horror person, so the only reason I saw it was because I like Stephen King and know what a mastermind he is (even though this is a different interpetation by the filmmakers). This might be the final push for me to try to attempt something horror-based in my own work some day. The best thing might be that the "fears" of the clown were changed from cliche 50s things to actual fears children would have, like twisted paintings of people and abuse at home. Genius.