A Reader staffer shares three musical obsessions, then asks someone (who asks someone else) to take a turn.
Smash Mouth, “All Star” In January, I made a promise to myself to listen to this monolithic 1999 jam once a day, every day for the entirety of 2019, and so far I’m on track—you could even say I’m an all-star.
Eckhart Tolle, A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose Though this book isn’t technically about music, Tolle often makes reference to creatives—and to the idea of making art for the love of creating, as opposed to creating as a means to an end. My biggest takeaways are working to eliminate ego from every thought and interaction, as well as aiming to be truly present in every situation. I feel like this is a must-read for anyone seeking a little bit of peace.
