I always think of the Mr. Rogers quote in times of trouble: “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” This time, though, the helper was murdered for helping. So where do we look now? We look to each other.We look in the mirror.And most importantly, we…
Author: Danny Dorko
Trying to Remember a 90s Alternative Song Sent Me Down a Late-Night Rabbit Hole
You ever get that song stuck in your head where you can’t quite remember the name of it, can’t fully recall the lyrics, but it’s right there on the tip of your tongue? Welcome to my night. I spent hours trying to track it down. Hours. Running through band names,…
SONIQLOOX WRAPPED
No, this isn’t personalized just for you.But if it were, it might look something like this: Your 2025 SONIQLOOX Wrapped would show that you care about independent, human-made music. It would show that you believe that community still matters. That when people come together around music, it can lift all…
AI Music Is Getting Scary Good — So Why Can’t I Release Mine?
In a reflective letter, Danny Dorko shares his experience using AI music generators, particularly Suno. While impressed by the results, he feels a disconnect and guilt, recognizing that AI lacks the emotional depth of human musicians. He cherishes these AI-generated tracks as personal expressions, awaiting collaboration with real artists to create authentic music.
Feel the Music: When Meaning Arrives Before Words Do
“Feel the music.” People say it casually, like it’s some throwaway line. But the older I get, the more I realize it’s one of the purest truths we have. Music is one of the few things that crosses every border without ever needing a passport. It moves through cultures, languages,…
Why is music so important?
Why Is Music So Important? That’s almost like asking why oxygen matters, or why we need water. Music is life. It’s the backbeat to every moment we encounter. At least to me, it is. There’s a song, a score, or a jingle that fits every emotion, every scene, every minute…
Music Is Love
Do I love music? Like truly, madly, deeply love it? The short answer is yes. But you’re not here for short answers. If you were, you’d have already clicked away. If you’re still with me, it means you’re curious — curious about what keeps me coming back to albums I’ve…

