The Web of Wyrd, also called "Skuld's Web" (or "Skuld's Net"), was a critical component of Nordic society, which hailed from modern day Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden, and Denmark). Folks believed that the three sisters of fate, the Norns (Wyrd, Verdandi and Skuld), wove the path of life before birth, as Norse Mythology explains. Certain events were inescapable, and fate was as blind as it was apathetic. High or low, noble or peasant, the Norns — ancient entities distinct from the gods — wove as they wished. Read More...
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Kate Bush first released her hit song 'Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)' in 1985. The song would go on to peak in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 nearly four decades after its release thanks to Netflix's 'Stranger Things.' Published on June 7, 2022 2 min read Kate Bush’s 1985 song “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)” is seeing new life 37 years after its release after its inclusion in season 4 of Netflix’s hit series Stranger Things. Read More...
The moment the world has been waiting for is finally here. Lorde's new single "Green Light" has arrived, and it's every bit as iconic as you'd expect. The upbeat track is reminiscent of Tori Amos, and has a super catchy chorus. In other words, the lyrics to Lorde's "Green Light" are going to be stuck in your head all day. With an unpredictable rhythm and a filmic video that takes us to a night club, Lorde's new single is reintroducing the performer to the world in the best way. Read More...
