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New Music Friday: The best releases out Oct. 6

Oct 6, 2023
On this episode, the hosts delve into the mysterious release of Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist's 'Voir Dire' album. They praise Sufjan Stevens' new album for its beauty and discuss the breakup themes and artist's health condition. They also highlight the unique voice and ghostly bluesy feel of Jolie Holland's new album and mention other notable releases in a lightning round.
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INSIGHT

Voir Dire's Mysterious Rollout

  • Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist's collaboration on Voir Dire blends their distinct styles.
  • The album rollout involves Gala Music, YouTube, and NFTs, adding mystery to the release.
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Generational Hip-Hop Connection

  • Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist represent different hip-hop generations but share similar underground statuses.
  • This shared status makes their collaboration a natural fit.
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Hypnotic and Introspective

  • Voir Dire combines Alchemist's hypnotic, sample-based production with Earl Sweatshirt's introspective lyrics.
  • Earl explores themes of life, death, and personal growth on the album.
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