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if you don’t know 2manydj’s/Soulwax/dewaele brothers, they’re a recommendation an sich ’cause these musical brothers changed the scene, they basically invented the mash-up and reimagine music in so many creative ways. the POTWND-documentary is an awesome high energy video diary from Soulwax on the road, must watch for everyone who loves music, it’s integral and free on youtube. I think i’ve seen it 6 times by now, and just writing about it makes me want to watch again!
I love the animated intro which is -fun fact- voice overed by Soko.
“I LOVE YOU SOULWAX YOU MAKE ALL MY DREAMS COME TRUE!” is my favourite quote in it.
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journaling always helps me during a break-up. you can share your feelings/write them letters that you don’t need to send. make lists of things you want to remember/learn from the relationship. Write lyrics yourself or lyrics of songs that remind you of them.
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