Tag: Music
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Forgotten tracks from the 2005 Hottest 100 you must hear
Introduction: a time capsule from 2005 Each year, Double J revisits the Hottest 100 from years past, and 2005 is a goldmine of memorable, but often overlooked songs. The Hottest 100 is not just a countdown; it’s a snapshot of the musical landscape at the time — a mix of Aussie indie champions, international chart-toppers,…
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Fresh Air Weekend: Jodie Foster & Tessa Thompson Interviews
Overview of Fresh Air Weekend Fresh Air Weekend curates a thoughtful blend of interviews and reviews from the world of arts and culture. This installment spotlights two acclaimed actors—Jodie Foster and Tessa Thompson—alongside a mix of writers, filmmakers, and musicians. The weekend edition is crafted to be approachable, with conversations that uncover process, influences, and…
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Don McGlashan: Not a Colourful Specimen for a New Doco
Don McGlashan questions his appeal for a new documentary New Zealand’s esteemed musician and composer Don McGlashan has sparked a thoughtful conversation about how a life in the arts is picked apart for screen. In a recent appearance on RNZ’s On the Air, he candidly reflected on the process of making a documentary about his…
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Freddie Mercury’s Alleged Daughter Dies at 48 After Cancer Battle
Overview: An Alleged Connection and a Quiet Farewell The reported daughter of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury has died at the age of 48 following a long battle with cancer. The family confirmed the death, describing the loss as peaceful and noting that she leaves behind two young sons. The news prompts both reflection on Mercury’s…
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Generative AI Music: How Wubble AI Aims to Accelerate Creative Work
Breaking the mold: Generative AI music enters a new era In a field where creativity often meets computational limits, a new cohort of technologists is pushing for faster, more capable tools to compose, arrange, and produce music. At the forefront is Anand Roy, the founder of Wubble AI, a startup advancing the business of generative…
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Wendy Shay Praises Tracy Shay at AFRIMA Awards
Wendy Shay Uses AFRIMA Platform to Spotlight Tracy Shay Afrobeat stars and music industry insiders gathered in Lagos for the All-African Music Awards (AFRIMA) to celebrate a night of honors across Africa’s vibrant music scene. In the spotlight, Ghanaian sensation Wendy Shay took a moment during her appreciation remarks to publicly acknowledge the crucial contributions…
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It’s Not Doomscrolling: Ben Wheatley’s Secret Life as Musician Dave Welder
From Film Sets to Studio Chaos: The Birth of Dave Welder When you think of the director behind high-tension thrillers and offbeat dramas, the last thing that might come to mind is a prolific electronic musician churning out ambient and kosmische experiments. Yet Ben Wheatley — known for take-no-prisoners cinema that ranges from grungy horror…
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Fresh Air Weekend: Will Arnett and Craig Brewer Spotlight
Overview: A Weekend of Rich Conversations Fresh Air Weekend curates a rotating blend of intimate interviews, thoughtful reviews, and program elements specially paced for Saturdays and Sundays. This week, the spotlight shines on two distinctive voices from film and television: a veteran actor known for his sharp timing and a director bringing a new lens…
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My Cultural Awakening: Losing My Religion and My Escape from a Doomsday Cult
Introduction: A Quiet Turning Point In 1991, I lived among 200 people in a Japanese commune where a doomsday prophecy dictated every choice. The Children of God preached that the world would end in 1993, and with that belief came a strict code: where I slept, what I wore, who I spoke with, and how…
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Googoosh: Iran’s Pop Diva Rises Again as a Voice for Freedom
From Silence to Strong Voice: Googoosh’s Return to the Spotlight For decades, Googoosh was more than a pop superstar in Iran; she became a symbol of cultural resistance. Her music, banned at times and suppressed under strict cultural codes, connected millions of fans who found courage in her songs when the world seemed quiet. Recently,…