Tag: music
You start a conversation, you can’t even finish it
I swear we'll be back to weekly 10s soon, but these past few weeks have been more like bi-weekly. The solutions to the last 10 are now posted and ready for your review, complete with smacking your forehead and saying, "How did I miss that one‽" But for now, let's roll into this week's 10!...
Music Quizzes on YouTube
Test your lyrical knowledge with my new YouTube quizzes!
New Album: Gone Dark
I worked on a new album this past year as a follow-up to last year’s Covers. I finished it early September, submitted it for distribution, and then… nothing. It sat quietly in “approval” hell. But Gone Dark came out Monday which just so happened to be a very big day for a very different reason....
“Before you entered politics, we were already Brand Jamaica” – Buju to PM
Reggae and dancehall artist Buju Banton has criticised Prime Minister Andrew Holness after the prime minister accused some entertainers of using the Jamaican flag to attract audiences overseas while disparaging the country. Holness made the comments on Wednesday at the reopening of Black River Hospital. They followed criticism from veteran artist Beenie Man regarding the...
Massavega returns with new single ‘Jah Man’
Dancehall legend Massavega, twin brother to Blackafella, has released a new single titled “Jah Man” from the Hi Ho Ha riddim, marking his return to the music scene with a tribute to the granting of an industrial hemp licence. Released under the banner of Ras Ghetto Entertainment, the song resonates deeply with fans of Cannabis,...
Putting music data to work
I had someone ask me the other day why I collect all the music data that I do and I wasn't sure how to answer. Some of it's an interest in my own listening patterns, and another part of it is nostalgia for the last.fm I used heavily during its heyday. I guess I like quantifying those things. It's become a bit more than that too — I curate artist bios, I pull in genre descriptions from Wikipedia, and I fiddle with metadata. I also put some of this data to work.
Stich Fray’s ‘Kwathu Kuli Ukwati’ trends across Africa via hacked Rayvanny page
Malawian artist Stich Fray says his newly released song “Kwathu kuli ukwati” is gaining traction across Africa, citing a hacked Facebook page operating under Tanzanian singer Rayvanny’s name as proof of the track’s growing visibility on the continent. Stich Fray acknowledged that the verified page is not controlled by Rayvanny himself, but argued that its...
Krazie G’s song sparks new alliance between Marcus, Chavura
Marcus of Daredevilz has withdrawn a controversial lyric directed at Chavura, formerly of the disbanded Trap Squad, and the two rappers have agreed to record a track together following a mediated conference call organised by Malawi24’s entertainment desk. The line appeared in “Nyimbo ya Kalekale”, a song by Krazie G from his newly released album...
Interstellar Music For Earthbound Dreams
Ambient music shapes our thinking, providing a soundtrack for dreams or fixing regrets.
Where Journalism Meets Music: ‘Redemption Songs’ Concert Amplifies Voices From Prison
The live event, produced by The Marshall Project and Musicambia, was introduced by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
your music collection does not need a dress code
CDs, vinyl, and a two-album starting point for owning the music without acquiring a second job.
On Repeat Today: Oumou Sangaré – Saa Magni
Today’s soundtrack comes from Mali, with Oumou Sangaré’s Saa Magni: I actually discovered this through a remix that’s pretty good too!
Malawi challenged over children’s upbringing
Children are drinking alcohol, smoking shisha and roaming entertainment venues while adults watch. Now, questions are being raised about what Malawi is teaching its young generation and who is taking responsibility for their behaviour. Content creator Kennedy Chinangwa, popularly known as Ken Alufisha, says the country is putting too much emphasis on children’s rights while...
On Repeat Today: Zelda, but it’s lofi beats
I’ve been looking for calm, quiet, yet rythmical music to work to lately. And since I’m a Zelda fan (my ringtone has been the Overworld theme from Link’s Awakening for as long as I can remember), Zelda seemed like a good fit, especially this lofi version: It’s also an hour long, so enjoy 🙂
Current listening: “Dreamstate”
Currently listening to Dreamstate 👩🏻 by Kelly Lee Owens while detangling some code and scratching away at photos. Separately: got a huge laugh out of this SNL UK sketch today, would definitely listen regularly if they release it as a single.
twenty-one years of scrobbles, zero genre supervision
Twenty-one years of Last.fm: indie foundations, theatrical singles, and an all-time bangers playlist with very few quiet transitions.
Joe Ikon avulala atadziponya pa siteji
Mawu woti timba anathyoka mwendo dansi yothaitha aphelezela pa woyimba Joe Ikon yemwe wavulala atichita ukandiyerekere pagulu podziponya pa nsanja. Woyimbayu anali ndi phwando la mayimbidwe Loweruka munzinda wa Blantyre lomwe amalitcha kuti “Mwana wa Atate” komwe khwimbi linasonkhana. Kamena wina yemwe akuzungulila pa masamba amchezo, akuonesa Ikon akuchoka pa nsanja ndikudziponya ku malo omwe...
🗣️最近観たmoreruのライブとか
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Random Links
Stuff Rodd and I have sent each other in the past week… My Arms are Longer Now – An independent Aussie videogame that looks to be pretty hilarious. Immediately added to my Steam wishlist. The 28th Annual Squishing of the Squash – Rodd loves animals being funny. Daft Lego – Harder Better Faster Stronger – […]
パッヘルベルのカノン × 超高速ラップ——速さよりも「緩急」に惹かれる理由
SAMURAI WAVESの「パッヘルベルのカノン × 超高速ラップ」を手がかりに、女性ボーカルの猛烈な速度、抑揚、緩急、カノンの反復和声と中国語の旋律ラップとの接点を考察する。
orville peck got there before the hockey players
ben folds five remembered alabama exists
Ben Folds Five are getting back on the road, and Birmingham made the list. Not the theoretical “more dates soon” list. The actual one, with a venue and everything. The trio play Avondale Brewing Company on Saturday, April 24, 2027, with the show listed for 7 p.m. Central. Ben Folds’ official tour calendar and the...
Music: That Road
Collaboration by Diane Marie Kloba and GUITAR PK
Comment j’écoute (peut-être) de la musique sur mon téléphone (hors ligne et sans pubs).
Une explication totalement supposée et non-conforme à la réalité. Je déconseille à tout le monde de tester cette méthode, parce que ça serait MAL (et faire le mal, c'est pas bien).
my k-pop bibles
A while ago, there was a trend going around where people were posting their k-pop bibles — their personal genre-defining albums. And you know me. If there's an opportunity to Make A List… I'm there!
the halloween playlist has requested its own fog machine
five records for five kinds of haunting, from kim petras and siouxsie to john carpenter, dead man’s bones, and rocky horror.
The Edge of Experience Is Not the Edge of Reality
On limiting beliefs, imaginary destinations, and the strange business of becoming someone you haven’t yet imagined. Some twenty-six years ago, I was out running when Bono stopped me in my tracks. Not literally, of course. He wasn’t standing in the middle of the road, arms outstretched, demanding that I contemplate the nature of reality. Although,...
graham norton’s theme song did not need to go this hard
graham norton’s theme song sounds like the party is already happening and you have made the correct decision by showing up. all this just to introduce some people sitting on a couch. exemplary use of everyone’s time.
你曾是少年——十数年後、音楽の中で再会した少年たち
初期YouTubeのCanon Rockで知ったJerryCと、S.H.E「你曾是少年」の編曲クレジットで十数年後に再会した記憶。中国語と音楽への愛着、若い頃の才能が続いていたことへの安心と喜びを綴る。
Look Alive, Sunshine!
109 in the sky but the pigs won't quit! Today we are talking about one of my favourite music albums ever, My Chemical Romances "Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys".
“Our drummer went to the jungle to fight the junta”
Interview: The Rebel Riot lead singer Kyaw Kyaw talks about his discovery of punk music and experiences of political upheaval in Myanmar
#oneaday Day 862: Scherzo
Musical comedy is a thing that is very difficult to get right. But when someone does get it right, it can be incredibly amusing. I thought today I might share a variety of examples of musical comedy that I've always enjoyed, presented with the caveat that, as usual, these may not be on YouTube any...
Bring the noise, quietly
I still want to play loud, the difference now is I'm considerate
Playlist of the month: songs from TV adverts
This month's themed playlist is songs that have later gone on to be featured in TV adverts. Some of these are songs that were already well-known, but others are from bands or artists that became popular because their songs were featured in TV adverts. I could have spent hours choosing hundreds of songs for this,...
Has your band begun to rust?
Once again, I'm a week late in posting a new Friday 10 -- and this time I don't even have a show to blame for it! But I'm back with another 10 songs after the last set pulled three identifications. That was Fred with two, and Frodis Caper with one! Here's a new set of...
Diddy hospitalized after prison fight
From luxury meals and alleged massages to a hospital bed, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ prison life has reportedly taken a wild turn.A suspected showdown with a notorious Jamaican drug lord has allegedly left the disgraced music mogul nursing a head injury after a violent prison brawl.The hip-hop heavyweight, who was sentenced to more than four years...
Exciting Music Gear & My Life
This is a journey through my life so far with musical equipment, weird, whimsical, powerful, cheap, nerdy, and fun.
🥅 Week 268 - Goals
I waved off my wife this weekend as she tackled the Commando Series 6K race in Kent. Before leaving, she cursed her previous willingness to sign up, but she completed the course and her team all seemed to enjoy trekking through rivers and mud. No, I will not be joining them next
Voir en temps réel mes écoutes
Bon mes écoutes sont pas incr mais anyway hésitez pas à checker :3
Big Joe returns with ‘Tabwela
Malawian artist Big Joe is strengthening his presence on the music scene with the release of Tabwela, his second song of the year, featuring Lympie C.The song, whose music video was released on Saturday, encourages couples to express their feelings and keep their relationships strong despite the demands of work and other daily responsibilities.Speaking to...
Setting the Stage at the Media Museum
2026 marked 70 years since the very first Eurovision Song Contest, and so the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford is holding a special exhibition called Setting the Stage. I visited a couple of weeks ago, along with our ten-year-old and some friends from university. Setting the Stage spans two floors, taking up both...
shut up and get the fuck out of my space
when you're *almost* over it
log - LAB SONGS NG MGA TANGA (2025/26) by janine berdin
it's time for me to get really filipino right now
Zeze takes safe sex to the dance floor
Zeze Kingston is taking his music beyond the dance floor, with the Amapiano star preparing to deliver a message that could change how young people approach sex.The musician, famous for his hit song Kusangalala, joins a new campaign promoting safer sexual choices among Malawi’s young population.Zeze is now Banja La Mtsogolo (BLM) ambassador for a...
the zig zag cafe
switchback stair market manicules labyrinth reveal a hanging garden third place jazz no reservations? but what were we before ourselves finishing a talk with yo
My Top 10+ Music Discovery Tools (medium port)
Tools, apps, websites, browser extensions that boost my daily music discoveries
It’s a miracle! Saint’s “Kilomita” walks on water
Afrobeat star Saint Realest has unveiled the visuals for "Kilomita," the buzzing single from his latest album that is making waves on both sides of the Malawi–Zambia border.The track, one of 15 songs on the newly released "Saintrified" album, has taken over TikTok and Reels, with fans and Zambian show promoters tipping it as the...
Having a local music library is not that hard
Honestly, I feel like people came to view this as more 'inconvenient' because they wanted solutions to problems that they just made up for some reason (a phenomenon which I think kinda explains a lot of what went wrong over the past decade, really). Having actually tried collecting and using a local digital library (thanks Soulseek), it honestly does not feel like the sort of sacrifice people might make it out to be as, especially if you decide to play it on a modern smartphone tbh. Like I get w...
Real non-generated music playlists I like to do stuff to
also christening my new blog sorry for making another one.
Alex the Astronaut
Six months ago I was in Grand Rapids, Michigan spending my days in the hospital with my Dad, feeling worried and stressed and lonely and homesick and missing Rodd and all my friends, and one day I randomly heard this catchy song on the radio. I thought, “That person sounds Australian!” I remembered the lyrics […]