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I Am America (w Shea Diamond and Justin Tranter)
Shea Diamond has experienced so many facets of America as a black trans woman, and with songwriter Justin Tranter, she's woven those experiences into…
5 years, 8 months ago
Baz Luhrmann’s “Sunscreen Song” — The 90s’ Most Unlikely Hit (with Avery Trufelman)
In 1999 filmmaker Baz Luhrmann released the song “Everybody’s Free To Wear Sunscreen,” a 7-minute-long graduation speech set to downtempo electronic …
5 years, 8 months ago
Jacob Collier on staying creative and his 646 track song “All I Need”
Quarantined in his family’s music room, musician Jacob Collier has been remarkably productive. Known for his polymathic musical talents, Collier has …
5 years, 9 months ago
What it means to make music in 2020
Episode 169
The pandemic has upended the art and business of making music. Producing, performing and releasing — every aspect is new and uncharted. The need for …
5 years, 9 months ago
Big Floyd And The Influence Of Houston Chopped N Screwed Music
In a Rolling Stone article titled “He Shook The World: George Floyd’s Legendary Houston Legacy”, writer Charles Holmes reveals the musical past of th…
5 years, 9 months ago
Carly Rae Jepsen: Meeting The Muse
They say you should never meet your idols, that you’ll only be disappointed. We had this possibility in mind going into our first interview with Carl…
5 years, 9 months ago
Why lo-fi is the perfect background music
Lo-Fi hip-hop has emerged as a hugely popular genre and internet subculture. Its millions of loyal fans rely on curated lo-fi playlists and live-stre…
5 years, 10 months ago
Eurovision Lives! (with Netta)
Like many events, the international song competition Eurovision 2020 has been canceled. Sadly, there will be no champion crowned this year... or will…
5 years, 10 months ago
How To Soundtrack A Villain: Killing Eve
When BBC America reached out to do a piece about the music of Killing Eve, we jumped at the opportunity. The series antagonist, Villanelle, is an unp…
5 years, 10 months ago
Did Fiona Apple Just Release a Perfect Album?
Since 1996, Fiona Apple has only ever had one hit, “Criminal.” Nonetheless, every album she’s released has been nominated for a Grammy. Her newest wo…
5 years, 10 months ago