Tag: music
Again, Exactly This
There’s a line in the song where a stranger pulls an empty chair beside the bed. It’s three in the morning, that hour when the things you’ve managed to avoid all day start making themselves comfortable. He brings an unsettling proposition: you’ll live this life again. The whole thing. The broken cup, the unanswered call,...
a playlist is an email you can make someone not answer
the power of a playlist is that it can say too much, and nobody has to type back “thank you, that is a lot.”
UMP acts to save Malawi’s music history
Malawi’s musical history risks fading with time, but a new initiative is stepping in to keep the country’s iconic sounds and stories alive for generations.The Ubuntu Music People (UMP) has announced the launch of a new permanent initiative, the UMP Music Heritage Fund, dedicated to preserving and advancing Malawi’s musical heritage.According to a statement signed...
Kell Kay’s ‘Ndalira’ storms YouTube
Fans of Kell Kay have finally got what they have been demanding, with the Afro R&B star dropping the official video for his latest hit, ‘Ndalira,’ amid a wave of excitement.The video has already pulled 196,000 views on YouTube since its Friday release, showing the huge appetite among fans who pushed the award-winning singer to...
Playlist of the month: Months
So this month's playlist is about, well, months. Basically there are a couple of good songs about September that I like, and I just went from there. It's 10 songs, and not all months are represented, but it's a theme, right? As usual, you can listen along on Spotify. Green Day - "Wake Me Up...
SOTW372026 Movements "Dissolve me"
I wish I had a little more patience with everything that's on my mind 🎵
Red, gold, and green — red, gold, and green
Last week ended a streak of Friday 10s with a lot of lyrics identified. Instead, we wound up with one solitary lyric identified by John. If you want to know what the other 9 lyrics (and the bonus point!) were, you can see the answers now at the original post and on a YouTube playlist....
Starting to play my keyboard again
Thanks to those who offered advice re: my audio interface question!
Kell Kay’s new single “Ndalira” drops Friday
Malawi’s Afro R&B sensation Kelly Kambwiri, better known as Kell Kay, is poised to release a new song this Friday. He will boldly drop the single “Ndalira” while his current chart-topper “Wale” still dominates the airwaves.Breaking the mold, Kell Kay has decided to bypass the usual industry playbook. While most artists wait for a hit...
Gwamba walapaso
“Moti nthawi yoseyi mumatsitsimula miyoyo kwinaku mukukonkha?” Achuluka mafuso pa zomwe woyimba nyimbo zauzimu koma zogwira palisani, Duncan Zgambo, wotchedwaso kuti Gwamba wanena.Woyimba Gwamba waulura kuti wakhala akukokera anthu ku ufumu wa Mulungu kwinaku akukonkha chakumwa chaukali.Izi ndi malingana ndi zomwe “Landlord” walemba patsamba lake la fesibuku. Lolemba madzulo, Zgambo yemweso amadzitchaso kuti G.O.A.T adadzidzimutsa...
Sean Morgan’s “Saturday” wins the internet
In a stunning turn of events that has left the internet pleasantly confused, the Malawian entertainment scene has hit pause on the drama to unanimously agree on one thing: Sean Morgan’s new track "Saturday" is an absolute banger.Released just 48 hours ago, the Afro-dancehall star’s latest single has already racked up nearly 100,000 views on...
He Wrote a Song Called ‘Freedom.’ Now He’s Free.
After playing bass in a Philadelphia-area prison music program, Bernard Lee, 73, earned parole.
Time Is on Your Side: Listening to Coldplay’s Amsterdam
Time Is on Your Side: Listening to Coldplay's Amsterdam Coldplay's Amsterdam begins with a star going out. A man is swerving, losing his grip, blaming himself for moving too soon and then insisting that he waited as long as he could. He can't get the timing right. That feels true to the way despair works....
happy beyoncé day; attendance requires the extended mix
Beyoncé turned 45, B’Day turned 20, and the only responsible observance is the six-minute version of “Get Me Bodied.” A holiday with choreography is still a holiday.
Only as Free as a Padlocked Prison Door
Last week we saw three lyrics identified (plus the bonus point) -- HL identified "If I Were a Boy" by Beyoncé, Two9A identified Miley Cyrus' "Party in the USA," and Thud claimed the victory by identifying "I'm Tired" as performed by Madeline Kahn and the bonus point with Dolly Parton's "Coat of Many Colors." There...
Synth/Noise und Grooveboxen: Meine 4 Lieblings-Android-Apps
Nach langer Zeit mal wieder am Handy mit Android-Musik/Noise-Apps herumgespielt und Spaß gehabt 🤩. Zurzeit meine Top 4: Polaris - Pocket Music Maker (metaure.com) Stimulierende Groovebox mit 6 Tracks (Synthesizer und Sampler). Seit kurzem mit einer Scale/Tonleiter-Funktion. Für Android & iOS, Euro 3,99. Polaris (Screenshot) AMB-R Synth (c-ko.com)Synthesizer (FM), gratis, iOS & Android. AMB-R Synth...
Audacity 4 ist da
Via cdm.link (Create Digital Media) gesehen und gleich upgedated. Ich hatte schon viel mit der Beta von 4 herumgespielt... Audacity 4, free and open-source audio editor, arrives with a revamped UI (cdm.link) audacity (audacityteam.org) Und bei Gelegenheit dann mal Tenacity... 🤓
From protest songs to political praise: What happened to Malawi’s fearless musicians?
Malawi’s politicians are making noise, the economy is squeezing citizens, but the country’s once-feared musical voices appear to have gone missing.Despite the worsening economy and the actions of ruthless politicians, few artists have used their music to speak up for the people or demand good governance.This silence is a sharp contrast to the past. In...
Confira o rap definitivo com os 1025 Pokémon!
Olá pessoal, eu estava atento para esperar o momento em que este videoclipe estivesse pronto. Depois de MUITOS meses de espera, finalmente hoje o canal japonês de pokémon soltou o video oficial, que pode conferir aqui! O videoclipe fez um trabalho enorme de recriar uma página pra cada criatura, dando […]
My Picks for Eurovision Asia: Korea's Next Wave
Here are my Top 4 songs for the Eurovision Asia National Song Selection: Korea's Next Wave by ENA
Desafio: 1001 Album Generator
Ou a viagem pela música que eu precisava de fazer
Eurovision Asia Voting Mechanics Explained
Making sense of how public voting works in Eurovision Asia.
Música en agosto. South Acid Mimi publicó un álbum nuevo, aunque en lugar de escucharlo volví a 圣代元音. Me había topado con algunos tracks sueltos de Sainte-Victoire de Clara Luciani, pero este mes escuché el álbum completo. Después del capítulo de un podcast dedicado a la música de This is England me puse Skinhead Moonstomp...
This is Golden
I mean.... this is a vibe. It's no surprise Golden was Kelly Clarkson's most requested cover.
Alex the Astronaut
Earlier this year I was in Michigan staying at the hospital with my Dad, feeling depressed in the winter snow and missing Rodd and homesick for Australia. And I was in the car one day and this song came on the local radio. I was like, that person sounds Australian! I googled the lyrics later […]
The Parchman Band Started in the 1930s. A Modern Version Is Carrying on Tradition.
The band at the notoriously violent Mississippi State Penitentiary is back together and even playing gigs on the outside.
Whiplash
The road to greatness can take you to the edge. Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.
tim curry commits fully to being sexy pollution
Tim Curry’s “Toxic Love” from FernGully remains an absurdly committed lesson in how destruction sells itself as appetite.
On the drive down to Bristol this morning, …
On the drive down to Bristol this morning, I was listening to a 90's mix. Two tunes caught my attention, One Headlight by The Wallflowers and Public Enemy's He Got Game featuring Stephen Stills. I'll deal with He Got Game in another post. Here's the Wallflower line that poked me in the eye: “Man, I...
夏のジャズ系雑記
長いことジャズ系はそんなに好きではなかったのですが、この5，6年くらいでしょうか、歳とってきたせいか、「結構ハマる音楽が満載だな〜このジャンル」、と思うようになりました…．
From sex tape scandal: Tiwa Savage in Malawi to ‘teach’ girls
…the curious world of celebrity activism arrives in Malawi LILONGWE — Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage is in Malawi, this time not to fill a stadium or promote a new hit, but as the celebrity face of a United Nations campaign to protect women and girls from violence. Savage is visiting Malawi under the UN...
New festival to celebrate Malawi’s culture
Tay Grin to launch Cultural Festival
I Recall a Box of Rags that Someone Gave Us
Hell of a week, isn't it? It's time for a new Friday 10! Last week we saw 5 of the 10 identified as well as the extra special bonus point! Frodis Caper and Fred each claimed two, and Thud pulled out one lyric and the bonus point to claim a three-way tie! The answers are...
Gwamba accused of sinking Quest’s career
Gwamba is accused of Quest's career fall
release radar '26: august
volume 12
Lost Boys
Another thing bringing me joy: Phoebe Bridgers performing her latest song with a band of school kids. I want to be as cool as that bass player girl in the red hat someday.
Islands in the stream, that is what we are…
Dolly Parton has been a part of my entire life. My Grandma Veva was a big country music fan, and I grew up with Dolly’s music in my bones. In grade school, I would’ve told you that “Islands in the Stream” was my favourite song and I’d play it on a record player over and over. […]
Music is interesting
I found myself listening to the work of John Luther Adams as performed by the Seattle Symphony today. I find 'Become Desert' and 'Become Ocean' to be enthralling. These are very ambient pieces that paint a gorgeous image in the mind. I also often find myself listening to Boris and other Harsh Noise/Drone metal. In...
i want to talk about did it again by kylie minogue
a short stream of consciousness piece about kylie minogue's "did it again"
Two 17-Year-Olds in Custody Wrote a Love Song in an Arts Program. One Didn’t Survive.
The Radical Reversal program opens recording studios in youth correctional facilities. The work doesn’t come without heartbreak.
Weezer – The Gold Album
There’s a new Weezer album out! Apple Music suggested it to me yesterday and I listened to it a few times. It’s got a real 90’s vibe that I love. I woke up with “Say Yes” stuck in my head, so I guess that’s my favourite song so far. It’s been getting pretty good reviews […]
Navidrome
Notes about my second app for self-hosting my own personal music server.
I Like My Toast Done on One Side
Last week's 10 wound up with four lyrics identified! Two were grabbed by Fred, One by Frodis Caper, and one by HL. Among the unidentified songs was "Cry Little Sister" from The Lost Boys -- the classic "It's hard to be a teenager and also maybe kinda sorta a vampire" film. https://youtu.be/0SL3BB39G6k?si=uowhiUAVyDLkmzzT And now it's...
Malawi music’s million-view magic fades on YouTube
Malawian musicians are now finding it difficult to reach one million views on YouTube
Alaiyakasico - WHY (Short Review)
Alaiyakasico reworks Nashimoto Ui's pop-punk classics into crunched out noise-rock ragers