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The Contenders, Vol. 2: The songs we can't stop playing this week

2025/1/14
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Dawoud Tyler-Rameen：我非常高兴在冬假后回到工作岗位，并在收件箱里看到这首精彩的歌曲。Deep Sea Diver乐队的新专辑《Billboard Heart》将于2月28日发行，而这首名为《Shovel》的歌曲，展现了Jessica Dobson强大的嗓音和歌曲精湛的制作技巧。它也标志着乐队与制作人Andy Park的合作，这使得歌曲的制作更加出色。 此外，我还推荐了Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek的歌曲《Hop Bico》，这首歌融合了安纳托利亚民谣和现代电子音乐元素，展现了乐队国际化的风格和多元文化的融合。 最后，我还想推荐Darkside乐队的新歌《SNC》，这首歌具有实验性和内省性，融合了多种音乐元素，可以被认为是爵士融合音乐。 Anne Powers：Deep Sea Diver的Jessica Dobson的歌声在高音区有一种独特的破裂感，类似于吉他音箱在达到极限时的效果。这首歌的回声和延时效果也处理得非常出色。 SPELLLING的新歌《Portrait of My Heart》是一首具有爆发力的歌曲，其鼓点和音效处理非常出色，展现了艺术家创作上的突破和能量爆发。这首歌也具有80年代后朋克音乐的特点，同时又融合了宏大的合成器音效。 Japanese Breakfast的新歌《Orlando in Love》节奏舒缓，具有诗意和幽默感，让人联想到Magnetic Fields的歌曲风格。这首歌的歌词美丽而诗意，同时又带有一些幽默感，展现了艺术家对人类欲望和性爱的幽默解读。 Denison Whitmer的新歌《A House With》是与Sufjan Stevens合作制作的，完美融合了二者的风格。这首歌属于关于家的歌曲，但它又超越了传统意义上的“家”的概念，在洛杉矶山火发生后，带给了我安慰。歌曲中巧妙的列举手法，以及对转瞬即逝之美的表达，令人印象深刻。

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What is the significance of Japanese Breakfast's new album 'For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)'?

The album signifies a new creative direction for Michelle Zauner, following her memoir 'Crying in H Mart' and her previous album 'Jubilee'. The first single, 'Orlando in Love', blends poetic lyricism with humor, reminiscent of The Magnetic Fields, and hints at a cinematic quality for the album.

How does Denison Witmer's song 'A House With' reflect his collaboration with Sufjan Stevens?

The song combines Denison Witmer's introspective songwriting with Sufjan Stevens' signature production style, including the use of a children's choir. It explores themes of creating and finding life at home, resonating deeply with recent events like the Los Angeles fires.

What makes SPELLLING's 'Portrait of My Heart' stand out in her musical evolution?

The song marks a rock turn for SPELLLING, showcasing a burst of energy and creative turmoil. It blends post-punk drumming with grandiose synths and Kate Bush-inspired lyrics, reflecting a departure from her earlier witchy, pastoral style.

What is unique about Deep Sea Diver's song 'Shovel' from the album 'Billboard Heart'?

The song features Jessica Dobson's powerful vocals, which crackle at the top of their range, reminiscent of Sinead O'Connor. It also incorporates satisfying use of echo and delay, integrated into the composition from the start, marking a leap for Dobson with her first record on Sub Pop.

How does Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek's 'Hop Bico' blend different musical influences?

The song combines Anatolian folk with 80s pop synth sounds, creating a unique fusion. The group, described as 'outer national', mixes influences from Turkish, Arabic, and other regional music, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of its members.

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The episode starts with Deep Sea Diver's powerful new song, "Shovel." The hosts discuss Dobson's unique vocal style, comparing it to a guitar amplifier pushing its limits, and praise the song's production, highlighting the use of echo and delay. They also discuss her new record deal with Sub Pop.
  • Deep Sea Diver's new album, "Billboard Heart," is out February 28th
  • The song "Shovel" is described as a "banger"
  • Jessica Dobson's vocals are compared to Sinead O'Connor
  • The song features collaboration with producer Andy Park

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Japanese Breakfast (Michelle Zauner) is back with her first new album since her memoir, Crying in H Mart,* *blew up. We've got the first single from it, plus a Sufjan Stevens-produced Denison Witmer track and more.Enjoy the show? Tell a friend and leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: [email protected]) Hear the songs in our Apple) and Spotify) playlists.**Featured artists and songs: **1. Deep Sea Diver: "Shovel," from Billboard Heart2. SPELLLING: "Portrait of My Heart," from Portrait of My Heart 3. Japanese Breakfast: "Orlando in Love," from *For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)*4. Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek, "Hop Bico" from Yarın Yoksa5. Denison Witmer: "A House With," from Anything At All6. DARKSIDE: "S.N.C," from NothingLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)