I believe in the power of a good song, and I'm always on the lookout for the fascinating stories our favorite tunes tell. As a writer for laut.de, I am reviewing the latest albums, books and film releases and inform our readers about what's new in the world of music. Sometimes I get to talk to the artists themselves, including Shirley Manson (Garbage), Pelle Almquist (The Hives) and Nickelback's Ryan Peake.