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Who will win the 2024 streaming wars?

2024/1/17
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A deep dive into the unexpected viral success of the song "Hoist the Colors" on TikTok, specifically its association with the North Sea trend. The discussion covers the song's origins, the role of bass singers, and the reasons behind its unexpected popularity.
  • The song "Hoist the Colors" unexpectedly went viral on TikTok, particularly within the "North Sea" trend.
  • Its viral spread is attributed to a specific 60-second clip and its association with videos depicting dramatic maritime scenes.
  • The song's creator, Bobbi Base, and a group of bass singers collaborated to create the viral version.

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Today on the flagship podcast of endlessly looping sounds:

02:33 - David Pierce dives into one piece of music that has taken over "North Sea TikTok"

20:45 - Alex Cranz joins the show to preview new TV shows coming to streaming in 2024, and gives predictions about which streaming service will come out on top this year.

55:36 - This week's Vergecast Hotline question about E Ink at CES.

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