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The Contenders, Vol. 12: The songs we can't stop playing this week

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Jun 25, 2024
This podcast features the best songs of the year, including Nathy Peluso's 'APRENDER A AMAR,' Yuja Wang's virtuosity, and beabadoobee's 'Coming Home.' Discussions range from self-love themes to retro vibes, with a nod to 60s French pop and casual music conversations mixed with ads.
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INSIGHT

Self-Love Anthem

  • Nathy Peluso's song "Aprender A Amar" is a short but powerful pep talk about self-love.
  • The song emphasizes the importance of self-love to navigate a messy world and effect change.
ANECDOTE

Monty Python Interlude

  • Robin Hilton quotes Monty Python's "And now for something completely different," transitioning to a contrasting musical piece.
  • Ana Maria Sayre, being younger, didn't catch the reference.
INSIGHT

Jakob Lindberg's Music

  • Jakob Lindberg, a Swedish lutenist, plays the theorbo, a large lute.
  • Lindberg's music is described as quiet and delicate, offering a contrast to the previous song's intensity.
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