10 July,2026 09:12 AM IST | Mumbai | The Guide Team
James LaBrie
Heavy guitars, technical shifts, and James LaBrie's impeccable vocal gymnastics make this an unforgettable 1990 rock anthem.
Before football star Erling Haaland was smashing match-winning goals left, right, and centre, he was a teenager rapping with his friends under the pseudonym Lyng. Fellow Scandinavian DJ Kygo released this refined version of Haaland's Norwegian track after the country's football team knocked favourites Brazil out of the competition. We're hooked.
This song that shot to fame when the world was locked in during the COVID-19 pandemic made its way back to our playlists this week. The track captures the desire to escape expectations, reconnect with yourself, and find comfort in freedom, imagination, and inner peace.
Perhaps, it's got to do with the Wimbledon season. We found ourselves dialling back to this classic by the Fab Four. The lyrics are laced with nostalgia, and yes, you'll soon realise, it has nothing to do with strawberries. But we suggest you give it a listen this weekend, and then read the backstory about how John Lennon wrote this track.
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Amid Mumbai's rain-soaked days, this nostalgic hit from Dil Chahta Hai romanticises the monsoon with its lush imagery, fresh soothing melody, making it a timeless rainy-day listen, along with fresh pakodas of course.
