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Why is there such a strong correlation between music and mental health? Our guest this week, Dr. George Musgrave, studies the psychological and working conditions of creative careers. The results turn out better for audiences than for artists. Plus: Retired detective becomes new nightlife mayor in New York and EU Parliament calls for new rules to regulate streaming.
The Week is a production by Telekom Electronic Beats and ACB Stories.
Host: OttO Kent
Writers for this episode: Aaron Gonsher and Helena Schmidt
Edit and sound design: Marc Übel
Lead Producer: Isabel Woop
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And here you can find the studies Dr. George Musgrave mentions in the interview: 
Largest ever study on musicians mental health in Scandinavia (2023):https://musiklivetspartnerskab.dk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Musgrave-Gross-Carney-2023-When-Music-Speaks-Part-1.pdf
On the paradox of music making being beneficial but a career being harmful (2023):https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09548963.2022.2058354?src=
On the impact of career musicianship on relationships (2023):https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0304422X23000025
On the challenges of the musicians mental health landscape (2023):https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(23)00093-7/fulltext
On the role that definitions of ‘success’ play in wellbeing (2023):https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/03057356221096506


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Harry Nuriev is an architect, a furniture designer, and an artist. He describes his approach as "transformism": creating new and exciting designs with what we already have, in contrast to producing something entirely new. Whether it is sofas made out of winnowed clothes, gamer chairs covered with lace, or a swimming pool tiled like a Photoshop transparency layer – with his company Crosby Studios, Nuriev finds beauty where no one else wants to look, transforming objects and spaces and incorporating the digital into the real world. OttO Kent and Harry Nuriev dive into the inspiration behind his work, where he’s coming from, and where he’s heading – as well as his view on MTV Cribs and old school RnB hits. 
Check out this tour through Harry Nuriev’s studio in Paris by the New York Times, as well as this feature by The Guardian. 
Listen to TLC and Chopin if you want to dive into Harry Nuriev’s playlist, or just put on your noise cancelling headphones and enjoy quiet time. 
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The Week is a production by Telekom Electronic Beats and ACB Stories.
Host: OttO Kent
Writers for this episode: Carlos Steurer and Isabel Woop
Edit and sound design: Marc Übel
Lead Producer: Isabel Woop

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With their soulful vocals and melodies divas bring themes of love, acceptance and power to the dancefloor. Kikelomo talks to someone who brings the same energy to their sets: fka.m4a. Plus: A campaign in the UK to stop the use of rap lyrics and videos as evidence in criminal trials, an AI model that can understand and identify South African languages, and streaming platform Nina Protocol launches an editorial arm.
The Week is a production by Telekom Electronic Beats and ACB Stories.
Host: Kikelomo
Writers for this episode: Aaron Gonsher and Helena Schmidt
Edit and sound design: Marc Übel
Lead Producer: Isabel Woop
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Will “AI Pins” replace smartphones? That's not the only question about new generations that we ask ourselves in this episode. OttO also talks to Anetha about intergenerational understanding and exchange in dance music. Plus: the Warehouse is returning as a touring party brand, Cassie sues Diddy for sexual assault and André 3000 releases his debut solo album.

The Week is a production by Telekom Electronic Beats and ACB Stories.
Host: Kikelomo
Writers for this episode: Aaron Gonsher and Isabel Woop 
Edit and sound design: Marc Übel
Lead Producer: Isabel Woop
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Music taste and fandom have always been tied to our identities, but today it can seem like musical genres themselves are being replaced by identity-driven scenes. At least, according to music researcher Kriss Thakrar, who recently wrote a piece for the music industry blog Midia Research. OttO Kent invites Christa Belle to the studio to discuss this potential ‘tug-of-war’ between genre and identity. Plus: Controversial changes for Spotify streaming royalties, Missy Elliot becoming the first female rapper in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, rap history slipping away online and new Grammy categories.
OttO Kent recommends you read this piece on the beef between DJ Akademiks and Saucy Santana.
Check out Christa Belle’s new favourite genre Skwee and OttO’s favourite @thealgorythm on TikTok.
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The Week is a production by Telekom Electronic Beats and ACB Stories.
Host: OttO Kent
Writers for this episode: Aaron Gonsher, Helena Schmidt and Jacob Sperber
Edit and sound design: Marc Übel
Lead Producer: Isabel Woop

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After Songtradr bought Bandcamp, more than half of the staff has been booted out the door. In this episode Otto Kent talks to Ed Blair, one of the union's bargaining committee members. Plus: Listening to your favourite music actually acts as a painkiller, The Beatles released their final ever song with help from AI, and subcultures like “sad girl music” might replace genres afterall. 
The Week is a production by Telekom Electronic Beats and ACB Stories.
Host: OttO Kent
Writers for this episode: Aaron Gonsher, Carlos Steurer and Helena Schmidt
Edit and sound design: Marc Übel
Lead Producer: Isabel Woop
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Watch how “Now and Then” by The Beatles was made.  
Read Kriss Thakrar’s article on how Identity and culture have killed genre.
And check out the documentary ONEFOUR.


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