Weekly playlist: Microsecond Miracles and Other Long Shots

For those chasing gold, dodging storms, and learning to enjoy the quiet in between.

If you're chasing the improbable again, might as well have the right soundtrack. Your weekly playlist is ready to cheer you on (or mock you, gently).

Spotify embed lurking at the bottom of the post – don’t miss it.

• Big Dreams by Amyl and the Sniffers
  Fuel for when you know it’s foolish and you chase it harder anyway.

• Old Black Magic by Josh Ritter
  For when life feels like a rigged game, and you still show up to play.

• Fools Gold by The Stone Roses
  The soundtrack to chasing shiny things with no exit strategy.

• Waiting on a War by Foo Fighters
  A reminder that existential dread comes with a catchy chorus.

• Desperation by Steppenwolf
  For when the gold rush fades and you’re left staring into the existential dust.

• A Thought Is Just a Passing Train by John Moreland
  For when the weight of the world feels like a runaway train and you remember it’s just passing through.

• A Time of Quiet Between the Storms by Hans Zimmer
  For those brief pauses when the universe stops bluffing and just lets you sit with the mess.

• Impossible by Röyksopp & Alison Goldfrapp
  Synths for when the odds are bad and the stakes are imaginary.

• Life's What You Make It by Talk Talk
  Philosophy, pop synths, and the art of pretending you’re fine.

• Always Look on the Bright Side of Life by Monty Python
  For when the universe roasts you and you whistle anyway.