Tag: 2020s

April 28

Week 781: “Childhood” by Kidsø

I figured that sharing a song called “childhood” by a band called “Kidsø” would be…

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March 10

Week 774: “Après la Pluie” by Jean-Louis Matinier and Kevin Seddiki

Looking at an accordion, it’s hard to imagine how anyone came up with the idea…

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February 24

Week 772: “Lose Control” by Teddy Swims (Too Many Zooz cover)

In the early 2010s, Too Many Zooz were making noise in New York’s underground music…

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February 17

Week 771: “Sonoran” by MJ Cole

Deserts are known for their spectacular sunrises and sunsets. This is partly because pollution has…

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February 3

Week 769: “Feira de Mangaio” by The Kiffness and Mari Merenda

I’ve decided that the next instrument I’m going to learn to play is the asalato.…

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January 20

Week 767: “Paradise” by Kupla

In 2017, Finland celebrated the 100th anniversary of its independence from the Russian Empire. In…

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January 13

Week 766: “Motion” by Peter Sandberg

Top five types of motion: 5: Perpetual. Great concept, but loses points for not being…

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December 30

Week 764: “Mansion” by Nina Nesbitt

Most December holidays are about putting others before yourself; finding the perfect gift for someone,…

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December 23

Week 763: “A Child is Born” by Hudson Harris & Haim

One of the things I like about Christmas is that it involves celebrating a baby.…

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December 16

Week 762: “Bloom” by Teset

The first time I saw it, the cover of Teset’s 2023 album Egress caught my…

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December 9

Week 761: “Whispering House” by Hania Rani ft. Olafur Arnalds

Every house whispers. Mine gets most talkative in winter. There’s one spot near the bottom…

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November 25

Week 759: “The Color of Nothing” by Ford

Okay, do I have everything I need? I guess I can always drop by the…

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November 4

Week 756: “You Don’t Know This, But I’m Sorry” by Juan Pablo Garcia

Maybe I was joking around and I said something that hurt you more than you…

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October 28

Week 755: “C.R.E.A.M.” by Wu-Tang Clan (OMA cover)

Mainstream hip hop took a sharp turn in the early 1990s. At the start of…

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October 14

Week 753: “Grow” by Facesoul

Generally, watching a performer push buttons doesn’t fill me with respect for their musicianship, but…

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October 7

Week 752: “Blue” by David Bennett

David Bennet is one of my favourite music YouTubers. In fact, with more than a…

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September 30

Week 751: “Qaisimalaurittuq (Wish You Were Here)” by Elisapie

I’ve recently been listening to Inuktitut, Elisapie’s fantastic 2023 album of cover songs in which…

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September 23

Week 750: “Continuum 3” by Nala Sinephro

My family had the chance to be part of something pretty cool today. A British…

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September 2

Week 747: “747” by Luv Pug

When it was launched into service in 1970, the Boeing 747 was the pinnacle of…

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August 12

Week 744: “Drive” by moa moa

I hesitated on this one because it’s a bit louder and less traditionally beautiful than…

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