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How come no one talks about the way music shapes culture around us? On Audioface, sometimes-friends and music critics Sean and Dan deliver a no-B.S. look at the week in music news, music culture, politics, art, morality, and all the other stuff that (mostly) matters. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

Audioface: Music News, Reviews, & Culture Syndicate 23

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    • 4.5 • 13 Ratings

How come no one talks about the way music shapes culture around us? On Audioface, sometimes-friends and music critics Sean and Dan deliver a no-B.S. look at the week in music news, music culture, politics, art, morality, and all the other stuff that (mostly) matters. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

    #259 - Skrillex's "Quest for Fire & Don't Get Too Close", Caroline Polachek, Screaming Females

    #259 - Skrillex's "Quest for Fire & Don't Get Too Close", Caroline Polachek, Screaming Females

    On Episode 259 of Audioface:REVIEWS: "Quest for Fire" and "Don't Get Too Close" by Skrillex, "Desire, I Want to Turn Into You" by Caroline Polachek, "Desire Pathway" by Screaming FemalesNew Singles: "Heaven" by Niall Horan, "Glue Song" by beabadoobee, "Ring of Past" by Men I Trust, and A&W by Lana Del ReyIn the news: Chris Brown Responds To Chloë Bailey Collab Backlash, Blueface Fires Back At Chris Brown: ‘You Beat Up The Wrong Bitch’, and RIP Trugoy The Dove (Dave Jude Jolicoeu from De La Soul).Plus: Playboi Carti under arrest, Top 10 Highest Paid Entertainers, and updates on a lawsuit with Live Nation and another with Drake, 21 Savage, & Vogue.
    --BRAND NEW SERIES!!! Audioface presents Lyrics & Legos: Watch cutting-edge musicians reveal their songs' building blocks — while building blocks. Produced by Stereogram Films & Syndicate 23.HELP BUILD REAL POWER AND GET HOURS OF WEEKLY QUALITY FOR JUST $7/MONTH -Visit join.syndicate23.co & explore yearly discounts.AUDIOFACE'S BEST OF 2022 MUSIC PLAYLIST -https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5re14dHv4E6iOA9yj1PmtB?si=480f679829c0471bFREE WAYS TO HELP AUDIOFACE -Subscribe to this podcast (or Follow on Spotify) so you don’t miss new episodes every week. Tell some friends about this show to keep it growing! We appreciate it, and you.ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES -Promote your business and support worker power for the next generation. Please email info (at) syndicate23 (dot) co for more information about our advertiser network. Reach out to us -https://twitter.com/audiofacepod/https://intsagram.com/audiofacepod/https://www.youtube.com/audiofacepod?sub_confirmation=1

    • 1 hr 55 min
    #258 - "This Is Why" by Paramore, Kelela, Black Belt Eagle Scout

    #258 - "This Is Why" by Paramore, Kelela, Black Belt Eagle Scout

    On Episode 258 of Audioface:REVIEWS: “This Is Why” by Paramore, “Raven” by Kelela, “The Land, The Water, The Sky” by Black Belt Eagle ScoutAnd in the news: Chris Brown nominated for the Tim Pool Noted Little Bitch Award, and Sam Smith and Kim Petras make Fox News' heads explode.--BRAND NEW SERIES!!! Audioface presents Lyrics & Legos: Watch cutting-edge musicians reveal their songs' building blocks — while building blocks. Produced by Stereogram Films & Syndicate 23.HELP BUILD REAL POWER AND GET HOURS OF WEEKLY QUALITY FOR JUST $7/MONTH -Visit join.syndicate23.co & explore yearly discounts. 
    AUDIOFACE'S BEST OF 2022 MUSIC PLAYLIST -https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5re14dHv4E6iOA9yj1PmtB?si=480f679829c0471b
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    • 1 hr 6 min
    #257 - "My 21st Century Blues" by RAYE, Young Fathers, jev.

    #257 - "My 21st Century Blues" by RAYE, Young Fathers, jev.

    On Episode 257 of Audioface:REVIEWS: “My 21st Century Blues” by RAYE, “Heavy Heavy” by Young Fathers, “the color grey.” by jevNew Singles: “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus, “Bunny is a Rider” by Caroline Polachek, “Like a Saviour” by Ellie Goulding, and “Overstimulated” by SAINt JHNAnd In The News: Half of Daft Punk is back, kinda? slowthai’s new tour reminds us of Poundland--BRAND NEW SERIES!!! Audioface presents Lyrics & Legos: Watch cutting-edge musicians reveal their songs' building blocks — while building blocks. Produced by Stereogram Films & Syndicate 23.HELP BUILD REAL POWER AND GET HOURS OF WEEKLY QUALITY FOR JUST $7/MONTH -Visit join.syndicate23.co & explore yearly discounts. 
    AUDIOFACE'S BEST OF 2022 MUSIC PLAYLIST -https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5re14dHv4E6iOA9yj1PmtB?si=480f679829c0471b
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    • 51 min
    #256 - "Let's Start Here." by Lil Yachty, Sam Smith, SG Lewis

    #256 - "Let's Start Here." by Lil Yachty, Sam Smith, SG Lewis

    On Episode 256 of Audioface:REVIEWS: “Let’s Start Here.” by Lil Yachty, “Gloria” by Sam Smith, “AudioLust & HigherLove” by SG LewisNew Singles: “LLYLM” by ROSALÍA, “Sucka Or Sum” by Rae SremmurdAnd In The News: Rick Ross says Fuck Musk--BRAND NEW SERIES!!! Audioface presents Lyrics & Legos: Watch cutting-edge musicians reveal their songs' building blocks — while building blocks. Produced by Stereogram Films & Syndicate 23.HELP BUILD REAL POWER AND GET HOURS OF WEEKLY QUALITY FOR JUST $7/MONTH -Visit join.syndicate23.co & explore yearly discounts. 
    AUDIOFACE'S BEST OF 2022 MUSIC PLAYLIST -https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5re14dHv4E6iOA9yj1PmtB?si=480f679829c0471b
    FREE WAYS TO HELP AUDIOFACE -Subscribe to this podcast (or Follow on Spotify) so you don’t miss new episodes every week. Tell some friends about this show to keep it growing! We appreciate it, and you.ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES -Promote your business and support worker power for the next generation. Please email info (at) syndicate23 (dot) co for more information about our advertiser network. 
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    • 1 hr 11 min
    #255 - “RUSH!” by Måneskin, M83, boygenius, and David Crosby's passing

    #255 - “RUSH!” by Måneskin, M83, boygenius, and David Crosby's passing

    On Episode 255 of Audioface:
    REVIEWS: “RUSH!” by Måneskin, “SOS” by SZA, “NO THANK YOU” by Little Simz
    New Singles: “Ocean’s Niagara” by M83, “Emily I’m Sorry” by boygenius
    And In The News: David Crosby has passed, we cover his colorful and complex legacy.
    Thank you Syndicate 23 members: Muse, The 1975, Arctic Monkeys, and Junior Boys bonus episodes are in the Syndicate 23 Community Page under Audioface members content. Look out at your email: more bonus episodes and members gifts will be arriving shortly. Enjoy the surprises and thank you again for your support. 
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    AUDIOFACE'S 2022 NEW MUSIC PLAYLIST:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5re14dHv4E6iOA9yj1PmtB?si=480f679829c0471b
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    • 1 hr 19 min
    #254 - AUDIOFACE AWARDS 2022 (6th Annual!)

    #254 - AUDIOFACE AWARDS 2022 (6th Annual!)

    Syndicate 23 presents the 6th Annual Audioface Awards! Thanks for listening this year, we appreciate listening with you. Award categories and nominees are listed below:
    “FROM DUSK TO DAWN” BEST MUGSHOT AWARD:SLIM JXMMISpotemGottem Kodak Black Mystikal
    WORST MUSIC ON FLAT SCORCHED EARTH, NUKED HAWAII, NO QUID PRO QUO, BLEACH INJECTION,RIPPED SKULL DIAMOND,FTX TRADING LTD. BAHAMAS 2022:“God Did” by DJ Khaled“Mainstream Sellout” by Machine Gun Kelly"Palaces" by Flume
    BEST INDIE ALBUM“Ants From Up There” by Black Country, New Road“DECIDE” by Djo“Skinty Fia” by Fontaines D.C.“Wet Leg” self titled “Ugly Season” by Perfume Genius “Big Time” by Angel Olsen“And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow” by Weyes Blood
    BEST ELECTRONIC ALBUM“Fragments” by Bonobo“Actual Life 3” by Fred Again..“Paradise Again” by Swedish House Mafia “Cherry” by Daphni “Fossora” by Björk“RENAISSANCE” by Beyoncé“Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2” by Calvin Harris
    MAINSTREAM AWARD (BEST OVERPLAYED SONG)“Moth to a Flame” by Swedish House Mafia and The Weeknd“Rich Flex” by Drake & 21 Savage “As it Was” by Harry Styles“Break My Soul” by Beyoncé “Titi Me Pregunto” by Bad Bunny“Unholy” by Sam Smith & Kim Petras“The Loneliest Time” by Carly Rae Jepsen
    RETURN TO FORM AWARDPhoenixBROCKHAMPTONSpoon
    BEST POP ALBUM“Un Verano Sin Ti” by Bad Bunny“MOTOMAMI ”by ROSALÍA“Multitude” by Stromae“Midnights” by Taylor Swift“Hold the Girl” by Rina Sawayama“Harry’s House” by Harry Styles“Crash” by Charli XCX
    BEST NEO-POP ALBUM“SMITHEREENS” by Joji “Gemini Rights” by Steve Lacy“You Can’t Kill Me” by 070 Shake“WASTELAND” by Brent Faiyaz“Caprisongs” by FKA Twigs“Serpentina” by BANKS“Dawn FM” by The Weeknd
    THE “DON’T FUCKING SLEEP” AWARD FOR BEST NEW ARTISTFred Again..Nova TwinsCMATWet LegWill Cherry
    SONG OF THE YEAR“Jungle” by Fred Again.. “Cash in Cash Out” by Pharell, 21 Savage, Tyler the Creator “Looking At Your Pager” by KH“DESPECHÁ” by ROSALÍA “About Damn Time” by Lizzo
    THE "SOFT A" AWARD FOR IDIOCY IN MUSIC Kodak Black for Florida Panthers f***Damon Albarn “Taylor Swift doesn’t write her own music”Ye for Speedrunning Divorce and getting his wife SketedAdam Levine for sextsRick Ross for not paying his workers
    THE AUDIENCEFACE AWARD“ULTRAVIOLET” by Will Cherry “Renaissance” by Beyoncé“Drill Music in Zion” by Lupe Fiasco“Midnights” by Taylor Swift“Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers” by Kendrick Lamar“Black Radio III” by Robert Glasper“Serpentina” by BANKS
    BEST RAP/TRAP ALBUM“GHETTOS GODS” by EARTHGANG “Mr Morale and the Big Steppers” by Kendrick Lamar“It’s Almost Dry” by Pusha T“Melt My Eyez See Your Future” by Denzel Curry"$oul $old $eparately” by Freddie Gibbs“Cheat C

    • 2 hr 15 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
13 Ratings

13 Ratings

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Amazing. Love episode. 2021 award. Can wait award. This year

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Best music and culture podcast!

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