Featured Tune: "Girl in the Box" from Bog Witch

Magic, Misused – A Sonic Mirror of Control and Courage

Wendy DuMond’s “Girl in the Box” pulls you into a shadowy theater where illusion and reality collide. It’s not your typical heartbreak song—it’s a slow, surreal unraveling of control wrapped in soft, ghostly melodies. The metaphor of the magician and his assistant isn’t just clever; it’s chilling. You can almost see the stage lights, the sequins, the smile held in place… and the quiet suffering beneath it all.

The track drips with an eerie elegance. Dreamlike synths and delicate vocals sway like silk curtains in an empty auditorium. But underneath that softness is a sharp awareness—a slow-burn commentary on emotional manipulation and power imbalance. The “box jumper,” the assistant who bends herself to the magician’s will, becomes the voice of countless stories never told aloud.

There’s something almost cinematic about the whole experience. Time stutters in the background—tiny glitches that feel like memory skips or emotional déjà vu. These aren’t just production quirks—they’re narrative tools, expertly used to disorient and draw you in deeper. You don’t just hear this song—you feel trapped with her, reaching for the exit as the illusion begins to crack.