Episode 5: The Songs That Stay

The Backstage Guru - Episode 5: The Songs That Stay Some songs grab your attention instantly - and disappear just as fast. Others take their time, creep up on you, and stay with you long after the track ends. In Episode 5 of The Backstage Guru, I kept coming back to the same handful of songs. I wasn’t planning a theme, but what emerged was a collection connected by mood, space, and patience — music that trusts the listener rather than rushing them. From Ren’s raw honesty to the restrained intimacy of Arctic Monkeys, the atmospheric pull of The Neighbourhood, the world-building of Tame Impala, the studio craftsmanship of Jeff Lynne and ELO, and the cinematic presence of Lana Del Rey, this episode explores how different artists - across eras and styles - create music that lingers. The Backstage Guru is where we talk about music that earns your time. IF YOU'DE LIKE TO GET IN TOUCH we're on X and Instagram, or just leave your comments in the section below.