Cassö, RAYE, and D-Block Europe collaborated on the song "Prada," which has gained traction on TikTok, as reflected by the numerous mentions and compilations revolving around the track on the platform. The song was released around August 10, 2023, as indicated by the posting date on Genius Lyrics, and was produced by Cassö. An acoustic version of "Prada" is ... Show More
Sep 2015
Jonathyne Briggs, “Sounds French: Globalization, Cultural Communities, and Pop Music, 1958-1980” (Oxford UP, 2015)
“Pop pop pop pop musik” -M
Jonathyne Briggs‘ new book, Sounds French: Globalization, Cultural Communities, and Pop Music, 1958-1980(Oxford University Press, 2015) makes music the historical focus of the Fifth Republic’s first two decades. What made certain sounds “French,” and h ... Show More
1h 1m
Dec 2020
Laurent Fintoni, "Bedroom Beats & B-Sides: Instrumental Hip-Hop & Electronic Music at the Turn of the Century" (Velocity Press, 2020)
In Bedroom Beats & B-Sides: Instrumental Hip-Hop & Electronic Music at the Turn of the Century (Velocity Press, 2020), Laurent Fintoni explores the rise of a new generation of bedroom producers at the turn of the century through the stories of various instrumental hip-hop and ele ... Show More
53m 50s
May 2022
How The Romantics went from Motor City Rockers to MTV darlings
<p>Straight out of Detroit Rock City, The Romantics made their first entry into the Billboard chart with a high-energy tune sung by their drummer. That song, “What I Like About You,” later became the subject of a high-profile lawsuit when it was used in a TV commercial…which made ... Show More
8m 11s
Jun 2023
Hip Hop, the Lahme Song & Making Beats From Old Syrian Vinyls | Thanks Joey
<p>In this episode of Quartertones, Thanks Joey takes us on a journey through hip hop, Brooklyn music, and his Syrian grandfather’s old records. We talk about working with Omar Offendum and Narcy, his music making process, and what inspired his Lahme song.</p><p>He gives us a sne ... Show More
1h 17m
Jul 2022
Down Under by Men At Work: the song that made vegemite famous
<p>When Men At Work wrote their 1982 hit, "Down Under," little did they know that it would become a worldwide smash. They were the first Australian band to have a simultaneous number one song on both the Billboard album and singles charts in the US, and the enormous success of th ... Show More
10m 32s
Sep 2023
23. Fat Shaming, Fear of Uncertainty and Favourite Songs
Floss is discussing whether you can be friends with an ex, speaking out to disrespectful men, staying motivated and how to avoid procrastination. Join Floss as she dishes out her unprofessional advice! Previously released for Extra Floss subscribers now here for you to enjoy as t ... Show More
24m 11s