mia hoang

But there’s a line between imitation and authenticity. You can feel it in the way someone filters influence through themselves, instead of copying it whole. Real authenticity cant be copied. It can be attempted but everyones bullshit meters are way too fine tuned now adays which is a great thing.

that’s what love really is: rhythm. the ability to move in sync even when life feels out of tune. it’s how two people build something that still stands after the rush of romance fades. because eventually, it always does. the chemistry, the infatuation, the newness, they soften with time. what remains is the foundation you built when no one was... See more

when i know that i’m going to review something, i try to avoid any discussions of it online until i’ve handed my piece in. i’ll also avoid reading what other critics are saying if i haven’t yet formulated a clear take; it becomes harder to discern what qualms belong to me and which ones i have inherited from other people if internalize everyone... See more

Authenticity is a thing of real value. It’s what keeps people relevant long after the trend has burned out. It’s what builds trust, what gives weight, what separates the endless copies from the work that actually sticks.