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Moving forward in TODAY’s life while carrying the weight of YESTERDAY’s failures. That is the heart of this new masterpiece by Dom Malin, a proud member of the IMC Family, cover star of issue #2, and now back with “Tapping Out”.
I first heard this song last year when Dom performed it during a private livestream, and I loved it instantly. It carries such depth and honesty that it makes the perfect companion for those melancholic evenings when you find yourself overthinking everything.
We try to move on and leave the past behind. We make real efforts, just as the very first line of the song highlights: “I bury the past like we bury trash.” I do the same. But our brain is a stubborn little creature that loves to bring back bad memories whenever the sky starts to darken. Annoying little beast, isn’t it?
The way the song is written makes it feel like, no matter what we do, we are still dragging our burdens. Is it a coincidence that the last lines are exactly the same as the first? It is a writing technique I absolutely love, also used by Luna Keller in her masterpiece “Swallow The Sea” with the line “Oh what a mess to be broken.”
As always with Dom Malin, the delivery plays a crucial role. He has this ability to convey emotions that are sometimes hard to bear, and it all comes through in his voice. That unique voice, the kind you could recognize among thousands, is a massive advantage for any artist. There are moments where you can hear it tremble slightly, and instead of re-recording to smooth it out, Dom leaves it as it is. This is the kind of authenticity we look for in an artist, the acceptance that nothing and no one is perfect.
And with Dom Malin, authenticity is probably the first reason you will fall in love with his music. It is also what is opening doors for him. With a growing fanbase in South America asking for live shows and increasing support on TikTok to the point where his first Madrid show is now scheduled, Dom Malin keeps winning over quality supporters and genuine friends. And he deserves every bit of it.
“Tapping Out” joins the endless list of unforgettable masterpieces already released by an artist I now prefer to call well-estimated. Yeah, I am done saying underrated because it is not true. Dom Malin is recognized for what he is truly worth. He does not need worldwide fame or television appearances. Simply singing his stories, his struggles, and his battles is more than enough to make him great.
Dom Malin’s take on “Tapping Out”
This song is a personal adventure through the emotional trek of running from the past while carrying the weight of failure. It’s about facing loneliness, regret, and the ache of unfulfilled expectations. For me, this reflects both personal and professional struggles: my failed relationships, and me trying to rebuild a life through music, chasing a dream that sometimes I feel out of reach.
IMC Listening Guide
Quick insights to help you connect with the song on your terms.
Best weather to enjoy this song
Sunny day
Best time to listen
Midday energy boost
Best place to listen
On the road, At home
Does this song haunt the silence?
Impossible to forget
Goosebumps scale
Chills guaranteed
