Best Sonic Acts Podcasts (2024)

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Astrida Neimanis, M Murphy – Discussion with Sissel Marie Tonn 54:43

16h ago54:43

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Following lectures from scholars Astrida Neimanis and M Murphy at Sonic Acts Biennial 2024, both were joined on the Symposium stage by artist Sissel Marie Tonn for a conversation addressing many topics, from pollution and violence, to language, creative methods, and direct action. Guided by questions from the audience, they also address indigenous …

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182: Rally (new audio) 16:39

2h ago16:39

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Episode 182. This is the fourth episode in a little bit of a mini-series. I have not decided if there is going to be a fifth episode to the mini-series yet.By john wanzel

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Episode 48: Primus’ “Sailing the Seas of Cheese” (1991) 1:22:42

1h ago1:22:42

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“Here they come, Here come the bastards!” In our forty-eighth episode, we explore the 1991 classic “Sailing the Seas of Cheese.” It’s a quirky blend of funk, rock, and alternative metal, featuring Les Claypool’s distinctive bass playing and surreal lyrics. The album showcases Primus’ unique sound and has become a cult classic, including tracks like…

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“One From The Heart” - Tim Chadwick Pulverise Album Review 21:42

2h ago21:42

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This week Steve reviews Tim Chadwick’s sublime new album Pulverise and pays tribute to Eoin French a.k.a Talos. Meanwhile, the Count of Monte Playlisto reviews new music from Julie Dawson, Gemma Hayes, Dylan Flynn & the Dead Poets, Lucy Gaffney and Lullahush, adding them to TLMT’s Irish Mixed-Tape on Spotify.…

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Astrida Neimanis – Holdfast (Learning Feeling) 46:30

11h ago46:30

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Author and researcher Astrida Neimanis gives the opening lecture at Sonic Acts Biennial 2024 Symposium. In a time of extinction and climate catastrophe, how are we to feel? Feeling intensifies, but also wavers. Feeling's temporal container pulses, its membrane now more porous: the past seeps in, the future jumps the gun. Feeling anything swims in t…

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Coming soon! Episode 48 0:29

10h ago0:29

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Scott Free & Laurie introduce our upcoming episode on “Sailing the Seas of Cheese” (1991) by Primus. Look for it on Saturday, August 17th!By acceleratedculture

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101: Rot and Decay in FromSoftware Games with Nigel McKeon (featuring guest host Louise Claffey) 1:09:58

18h ago1:09:58

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The fire fades... Content warning: this episode contains mentions of death, rot, decay, existentialism, murder, genocide, cosmic dread, unwanted medical procedures, unwanted bodily transformations This week the episode 100 celebrations continue as Nigel returns to the hotseat to discuss the themes of rot and decay in FromSoftware games, with Ally a…

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Welcomes Designed By Krish O'Mara Vignarajah 1:02:45

1d ago1:02:45

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Designed By, host Joanna Peña-Bickley sits down with Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, President & CEO of Global Refuge, for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation. Krish shares her incredible journey to America, navigating the transition into a new community, and how her experiences shaped her into the le…

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U2’s Achtung Baby, Fontaines D.C & Sonic Sea Changes 36:03

7d ago36:03

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This week Steve muses on U2’s classic album Achtung Baby and how the group’s stylistic change may be echoed in Fontaines D.C upcoming Romance. Also, we review And So I Watch You From Afar’s ‘Megafauna’. Meanwhile, the Count of Monte Playlisto delves into the latest releases from the Irish music scene including Fontaines D.C, Roe, Silverbacks, Yard,…

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Juan Arturo García – A Minor Event in the History of Atomic Timekeeping 42:35

4d ago42:35

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In this performative lecture, artist Juan Arturo García presents his research project about a nuclear reactor in Colombia. Radioactivity, earthquakes, and applications like geochronology are used as props to explore the paradoxes of trying to visualise inaccessible phenomena. García’s translation, or poetics of displacement, taps into the present c…

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100: Hyperfixations with Ally Keegan & Nigel McKeon (featuring guest host Louise Claffey) 1:25:25

5d ago1:25:25

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Hey guys, we've reached a hundred episodes; take us seriously now. Content warning: this episode contains mentions of nuclear warfare, nuclear annihilation, the genocide in Palestine, the Unabomber, the 9/11 terror attacks This week it's Hyperfixations' 100th episode, and Louise from episode 1 returns for a behind the scenes episode full of exclusi…

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AWS Summit AI-Ready Infrastructure Panel with Prasad Kalyanaraman, David Issacs & Neil Thompson 45:43

6d ago45:43

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CXO Bytes host Sanjay Podder is joined by Prasad Kalyanaraman, David Isaacs and Neil Thompson at the AI-Ready Infrastructure Panel at the AWS Summit in Washington, June 2024. The discussion featured insights on the transformative potential of generative AI, the global semiconductor innovation race, and the impact of the CHIPS Act on supply chain re…

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181: Growth 17:59

9d ago17:59

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Episode 181, Growth, is an experimental fiction featuring the history of the bus, the art of Gilles Aillaud, the influences of walking with Charles Dickens and much, much more!By john wanzel

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Episode 47: My Bloody Valentine’s “Loveless” (1991) 1:15:54

10d ago1:15:54

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In this episode of Accelerated Culture, we dive into the mesmerizing world of My Bloody Valentine’s iconic 1991 album “Loveless.” Renowned for its groundbreaking blend of dreamy soundscapes and innovative guitar techniques, “Loveless” redefined the shoegaze genre and left an indelible mark on alternative music. We’ll explore the album’s complex pro…

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This Machine Surrounds Hate… - Dundalk & The Mary Wallopers protest the far-right 21:40

14d ago21:40

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This week Steve muses on the people of Dundalk and punk-trad act the Mary Wallopers protesting the far-right and the words of Pete Seeger “this machine surrounds hate and forces it to surrender”, reviews Calmea’s debut album ‘Por enquanto não ao mar’, and the Count of Monte Playlisto picks out new music from Leah Rose, Lucy Gaffney, Gurriers, Bicur…

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99: Colour Theory with Graham 1:21:33

12d ago1:21:33

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Yellow and blue makes green! Yellow and blue makes green! Content warning: this episode contains mentions of bodily functions (urination), mental illness Editor's note - Graham's audio becomes a bit choppy in the middle of the episode, I have done my best to clean it up, it does return to normal This week, Graham, sits down with Ally and Nigel for …

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Solveig Qu Suess – Holding Rivers, Becoming Mountains 45:29

13d ago45:29

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Filmmaker and researcher Solveig Qu Suess traces how water, infrastructure, and documentary film intertwine. Her lecture follows the flood pulse of Southeast Asia's main river – the Mekong – since the 1990s. Construction of hydroelectric dams has caused drastic changes, reconfiguring downstream landscapes to accommodate for the expansion of plantat…

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Margarida Mendes – Sensorial Ecologies 55:32

13d ago55:32

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Researcher, educator, and curator Margarida Mendes’ lecture asks how our understanding of the environment is shaped on different scales from the way we sense, to social protocols and intergovernmental infrastructures. For Mendes, a collective sense of our surroundings is formed by practices and policies that mould our ecological pedagogies and poli…

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All Together Now 2024 Preview & Must See Irish Acts 25:11

21d ago25:11

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This week Steve previews All Together Now 2024 music festival, taking place at Curraghmore Estate in Waterford this August Bank Holiday weekend, focusing in on some Irish acts performing over the weekend.Meanwhile, the Count of Monte Playlisto returns and reviews new music from Jena Keating, Julia Maria, Anemoia, Shy, Hannahbella, Four Faces, and O…

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belit sağ – Embodying the Historical 1:00:16

19d ago1:00:16

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belit sağ – Embodying the Historical24 February 2024Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, The NetherlandsIn 1978, in the Dutch towns of Veghel and Almelo, two groups of migrant women from Turkey were involved in simultaneous labour disputes. They asked their employers for collective agreements, regular work hours, higher pay, and holiday time. The labour-in…

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Episode 46: Nirvana’s “Nevermind” (1991) 1:48:33

24d ago1:48:33

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Nirvana’s landmark album “Nevermind,” released in 1991, is a cornerstone of the grunge movement and a pivotal moment in rock history. The trio, consisting of Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and Dave Grohl, created a raw yet melodic sound that captured the angst and disillusionment of a generation. Under the masterful production of Butch Vig, the albu…

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AI: Tool or Content Factory? 25:41

28d ago25:41

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This week Steve muses on the relationship and future of AI in music or art as a whole. Can we limit its use to being a tool alone? Or will the industry turn the tool into something far worse? Meanwhile, the Count of Monte Playlisto reviews new music by Ailsha, Kynsy, Tim Chadwick, His Fathers Voice, Modernlove and Laura Elizabeth Hughes adding them…

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Arjuna Neuman, Denise Ferreira da Silva – Field Notes From Soot Breath // Corpus Infinitum 52:48

29d ago52:48

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Arjuna Neuman, Denise Ferreira da Silva – Field Notes From Soot Breath // Corpus Infinitum25 February 2024Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, The NetherlandsMoving through extended material and research from the making of the video work 'Soot Breath // Corpus Infinitum', filmmaker Arjuna Neuman and philosopher Denise Ferreira da Silva explore their creati…

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180: Benefits 20:05

1M ago20:05

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Benefits: Dear future humans; for many, this isn’t the plan; tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow; episode 180. An experimental narrative.By john wanzel

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Callum Orr The Trials Of Knowing Album Review and Playlist Picks 21:42

1M ago21:42

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This week Steve reviews Callum Orr’s debut studio album The Trials Of Knowing. Meanwhile, The Count Of Monte Playlisto returns with new music from Jazzy, Shobsy, Sun Mahshene, Silverbacks, Vera and Skinner.

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Greening Digital Sustainability with Dr. Ong Chen Hui 39:07

1M ago39:07

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Welcome to the first episode of CXO Bytes! Join host Sanjay Podder as he talks to leaders in technology, sustainability, and AI in their pursuit of a sustainable future through green software. Joined by Dr. Ong Chen Hui, Assistant CEO of Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), the discussion focuses on Singapore's comprehensive app…

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Episode 45: INXS’ “X” (1990) 1:10:28

1M ago1:10:28

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We end our series on influential albums of 1990 with “X” by INXS. From the opening harmonica notes of “Suicide Blonde” to the dulcet tones of “Hear That Sound,” Scott Free & Laurie take you track by track through this dance-rock classic. We also discuss the band’s legendary July 13, 1991 show at Wembley Stadium which was filmed for the concert movi…

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179: Exchange 19:51

1M ago19:51

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Conversations and interactions while waiting for the bus, talking to a colleague on Zoom, chatting with a stranger at the bar, and with the voices in the dark. A narrative in parts, made whole. stopGOstop is proud to present episode 179, Exchange.By john wanzel

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Idles, Banksy & Glastonbury 2024 - Performance as an Act of Protest 24:47

1M ago24:47

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This week Steve muses on Banksy’s art piece melding with Idles set at Glastonbury 2024, and the act of Performance and Art as an act of Protest. Meanwhile, the Count of Monte Playlisto picks new tracks from Sister Ghost, Fake Friends, the Kates, Left on Read, and A Lazarus Soul.

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Hira Nabi – How To Love A Tree 27:25

1M ago27:25

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In her live multichannel performance ‘How to Love a Tree’, Hira Nabi weaves together whispered narratives from sylvan landscapes, misty mountain sides, ghosts of extraction and British imperialism, inviting us into forest time. Part of an ongoing artistic project, launched in 2019, ‘How to Love a Tree’ documents the former colonial hill stations in…

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The “Why?” of Lankum’s Live in Dublin Review 25:35

2M ago25:35

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This week Steve explores Lankum’s new album Live in Dublin and the social, sonic and communicative aspects of the band. Also, the Count of Monte Playlisto picks out new tracks from Chubby Cat, David Keenan, Persona, Kez, Malaki and The Mary Wallopers.

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CXO Bytes Trailer 0:52

2M ago0:52

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Tech leaders, your balancing act between innovation and sustainability just got a guide with the Green Software Foundation’s latest podcast series, CXO Bytes. In each episode, Sanjay Podder, Chairperson of the Green Software Foundation, and host of CXO Bytes will be joined by industry leaders to explore strategies to green software and how to effec…

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Episode 44: Happy Mondays’ “Pills ’n' Thrills and Bellyaches” (1990) 1:42:21

2M ago1:42:21

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CALL THE COPS! We continue our exploration into the year 1990 with the Happy Mondays’ genre-defining classic “Pills ’n' Thrills and Bellyaches.” The Mondays were at the forefront of the Madchester music scene, and the revelry of the music was only rivaled by Shaun and Paul Ryder’s mischief offstage. This is a longer episode, but it’s a fun one. We …

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5 Stand Out Irish Albums of 2024, so far… 21:25

2M ago21:25

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This week Steve delves into the five stand out Irish albums of 2024 so far... in no particular order.. just vibes!Also, the Count of Monte Playlisto rides again, and picks out new music from Fontaines D.C, Orla Gartland, AE Mak, Kiruu, Beauty Sleep and Sasha Samara

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The Psychology of Dissident Acts | Guest: Leslie Elliott | Ep 34 1:05:33

2M ago1:05:33

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Leslie Elliott is the co-founder of Solid Ground, a peer support community for ordinary people navigating extreme ideologies. Based outside Seattle, she also participates in a strong homeschooling community.In this episode, Sienna Mae Heath and Leslie Elliott explore the psychology of dissident acts. What makes a person resist groupthink? What are …

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Prana Designed By Raina Kumra Gardiner 1:09:29

2M ago1:09:29

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Designed By, host Joanna Peña-Bickley sits down with Raina Kumra Gardiner, a visionary at the intersection of tech, ethics, and design. As the CEO & Founder of Spicewell, Raina is transforming our relationship with food, and her work at Juggernaut is redefining digital transformation. Grounded in the princ…

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M Murphy – Lessons from Birdsong: Land/Body Desires in the Aftermath 39:11

2M ago39:11

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M Murphy – Lessons from Birdsong: Land/Body Desires in the Aftermath24 February 2024Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, The NetherlandsStarlings sing new songs when they grow-up in persistently polluted lands. Desires and sexualities shift. The relations of our bodies go far beyond the skin, stretching outwards to lands, waters, non-humans, ancestors, and…

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Kneecap Fine Art Album Review - "A future Irish classic, but..." 20:38

2M ago20:38

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This week Steve reviews 'Fine Art', the much anticipated debut album from Kneecap and finds it to be a future classic Irish album in waiting, except for one small issue. Plus, new music from Aonair, Leah Rose, Guud Grief, Elaine Mai, X Collective, Redneck Manifesto, Gurriers and Big LoveBy The Last Mixed Tape

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Episode 43: Sonic Youth’s “Goo” (1990) 1:35:58

2M ago1:35:58

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Sonic Youth’s 1990 album “Goo” is a seminal work in alternative rock, blending noise, punk, and pop elements into a distinctive sonic landscape. The album showcases the band’s experimental spirit and knack for crafting catchy melodies with dissonant guitars and unconventional song structures. Tracks like “Kool Thing” and “Dirty Boots” are standout …

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Elvia Wilk, Sasha Litvintseva, Beny Wagner – My Want of You Partakes of Me 1:19:45

2M ago1:19:45

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Elvia Wilk, Sasha Litvintseva, Beny Wagner – My Want of You Partakes of Me25 February 2024Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, The NetherlandsThis conversation takes as its starting point Sasha Litvintseva and Beny Wagner's most recent film, 'My Want of You Partakes of Me'. The film, which was on view as part of the Sonic Acts Biennial 2024 exhibition at W…

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Independence Designed By Nicole Taylor 1:08:49

2M ago1:08:49

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we dive into Black culinary arts with a true innovator, Nicole Taylor. Nicole is not just a chef but a storyteller who designs Juneteenth experiences through her vibrant cookbook, "Watermelon & Red Birds." Join Joanna & Nicole as they explore over 75 recipes from refreshing Afro-Egg Cream to savory Peach Jam…

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Niamh Regan Come As You Are Review, New Music From Ailsha, AE Mak, April, Fangclub and more 24:30

3M ago24:30

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This week Steve reviews Niamh Regan's brand new album Come As You Are, and the Count of Monte Playlisto talks new music from Ailsha, AE Mak, His Father's Voice, Dylan Flynn and the Dead Poets, Big Sleep, Annie Dog, April, David Barrett, and Fangclub.By The Last Mixed Tape

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Adriana Knouf – Interview 39:31

3M ago39:31

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Adriana Knouf – Interview 9 March 2024W139, Amsterdam, The NetherlandsWriter, musician, and xenologist, Adriana Knouf is the first (known) trans artist to send artwork into outer space. Her multidisciplinary practice is inspired by, amongst many other sources, queer/feminist science-fiction, trans-activist zines from the 1970s, and The Xenofeminist…

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Episode 42: My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult’s “Confessions of a Knife” (1990) 1:20:53

3M ago1:20:53

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This week, we continue exploring the alternative music of 1990 with sex, drugs, and Satan: Chicago industrial rockers My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult and their album “Confessions of a Knife.” Join us as we ride the mindway! *********************** NEW BONUS CONTENT FOR PATREON SUBSCRIBERS! If you like what we do at Accelerated Culture Podcast, pl…

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Forbidden Fruit 2024 Preview, Ro Yourell Album Review, New Music From Maria Kelly, Rooue and more 22:01

3M ago22:01

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Steve previews Forbidden Fruit 2024 picking out his favourite Irish artists playing this years festival, review Ro Yourell's debut solo album Commencer, and picks out new music from Sorcha Richardson x Morgana, Maria Kelly, Vera, Rooue and Bog BandBy The Last Mixed Tape

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Coming soon! Episode 42 0:31

3M ago0:31

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Scott Free, our cohost with the most, introduces our upcoming episode. Look for it on Saturday, May 25th!By acceleratedculture

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Gazing Into The Abyss: Uncomfortable Truths & The Woke Reformation | Travis Brown | Ep. 33 1:12:07

3M ago1:12:07

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Travis Brown is an independent filmmaker living in the Pacific Northwest. He is the president of The Signal Education Project, which is a non-profit that creates engaging content that shines a light on how dogma and tribalism distort the truth. Since leaving his religious faith behind, he has been interested in how religious and political ideology …

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Evolutionary Attunement Designed By Chloe Gotlieb 1:01:02

3M ago1:01:02

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Send us a Text Message. Join us in this captivating episode of Designed By as Joanna Peña-Bickley introduces Chloe Gotlieb, a design leader whose Evolutionary Attunement style of leadership is shaping the future of innovative businesses. Chloe Gotlieb's journey is a beacon for those at the intersection of design and visionary leadership, perfectly …

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Childish Gambino and the Concept of Artist/Performer, Elephant Album Review and New Irish Music 17:55

3M ago17:55

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This week we speak on Childish Gambino's Atavista and what it means to be an Artist/Performer, review Elephant's Keeping Well, and the latest releases from Orla Gartland, Callum Orr, Monjola, Toria and Arms That Fit Like LegsBy The Last Mixed Tape

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Steve Albini and the unsung heroes, Villagers That Golden Time Album Review and CMAT, Milk and More 21:47

3M ago21:47

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Steve speaks on the passing of Steve Albini and the idea of unsung creative heroes working in the background, reviews Villagers sixth studio album 'That Golden Time' and talks new music from CMAT, AE MAK, Gemma Hayes, Jena Keating, Milk and CoshaBy The Last Mixed Tape

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