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You know how we all have those secret playlists? The ones filled with guilty-pleasure songs we might be embarrassed to share, that remind us of people we miss, or times we’re trying to forget? Each playlist tells a story. They’re like a map of our lives, all tucked away in our own little musical vault. But these aren’t just static collections – they’re living soundtracks that blend into our everyday lives, whether we’re actively listening or not. Music’s funny that way – it runs our lives even when we don’t notice. We’ve all been there – catching ourselves humming that overplayed hit that somehow got stuck in our heads, or suddenly remembering exactly where we were when we first heard that one special track. There’s a real power in those songs that instantly pull you right back to that moment. ‘Cause “rhythm is gonna get you“, right?

Take me, for example. I’m writing this while Paula Abdul’s 1989 hit Straight Up plays on Spotify, and suddenly I’m nine years old again, hunched over my parents’ Kasprzak cassette player, trying to record songs from the radio. You know, desperately hoping the DJ won’t talk over the intro? Sure, that probably sounds ridiculous in today’s world of Spotify, Apple Music, and endless streaming. But back then? That was pure magic – capturing and keeping my favorite song, discovering new music, and hunting down those hard-to-find cassettes. That’s actually where this whole journey started.

I’m Magda. I’m a music junkie and story chaser. Music helped me find my way back to myself. Heavy drums, rhythmic beats, thick bass, and strings – growing up, these weren’t just sounds I loved, they became part of who I was. But you know how it goes – somewhere between building a career and dealing with life’s chaos, I kind of lost the connection with that part of myself.

Then I noticed something interesting: whenever I heard an old song, it didn’t just bring back memories – it brought back different versions of me. Like this wide-eyed kid jumping around to Eurodisco beats or the teenager finding her way through trip-hop and falling hard for Diana Krall’s soft voice. Then there was college-me, getting swept up in Reamonn’s emotional lyrics while house music turned my everyday routine into something more exciting. Each song was like opening a time capsule of my authentic self, you know?

That’s really what this blog is about – it’s more than a music journal. It’s my way of rediscovering myself, using playlists and reflections to capture all the emotions, events, people, and places that have built my musical memory archive. With Songlog, I’m sharing how I’ve been using music to help me regain my sense of self. I hope it’ll help you find your way, too. Whether you’re feeling stuck in the daily grind, questioning your direction, or just longing for the person you used to be, I bet there’s a song out there that once moved you and can help you tap into those feelings again. Sometimes, to move forward, you need to hit that rewind button. 

Join me on a journey through Songlog. At its heart, this space explores how music shapes our identity and helps us reconnect with who we are. It bundles this with a collection of inspirations: insights about life’s twists and turns, self-discovery, and reflections on finding our way back to ourselves. These stories are an invitation to dive back into your own musical archive, where all those past versions of yourself are still hanging around. It’s time to dust off those memories.

M.