One of One: New Music Unpacked

Finlay Panting

One new story around a brand new song unpacked & delivered to your podcast feed.

  1. 02/08/2025

    Mac Miller 'Balloonerism': The lost album that shaped his legacy

    Mac Miller's 'Balloonerism', recorded in 2014 but released here in 2025, captures a pivotal moment in his career. This episode explores how this "lost" album and in-particular today's One of One 'Funny Papers', bridges the gap between his early experimental work and later masterpieces, demonstrating early signs of the artist he would become. Unpacking how this time capsule has been carefully preserved to give us one final gift from an artist who is a true One of One. Stream today's One of One 'Funny Papers' here:https://open.spotify.com/track/4pu58kqegTnOxPNJpY3kr9?si=fce1a902312f4e3f. For the best listening experience, follow the One of One playlist, where you can listen to the songs back to back with the full episodes: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0BPEIBxS6boxN1O1WKqWfj?si=6ae5b25a4d1d4d21⁠. -- thanks for listening! three more things: alongside releasing 'Balloonerism' Mac Miller's estate released a short film to accompany onAmazon Prime.if you want to dive deeper into Mac's work from this era, the mixtape 'Faces' (recorded around the same time) was released to streaming platforms in 2021the grammys was last weekend! i thought the whole show was one of the very best - mostly because of the focus & talent of the new artists. doechii, chapelle roan and sabrina carpenter were my faves, well worth checking them out on the grammys website:https://www.grammy.com/.-- Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/oneof1nepodcast/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@finlaypantingEmail:finlay@oneof1nepodcast.com

  2. 01/26/2025

    Bad Bunny brings the sound of Puerto Rico to 'DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS'

    Bad Bunny celebrates Puerto Rico's history across 'DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS', but 'BAILE INoLVIDABLE' specifically is a stunning celebration of Puerto Rican salsa. Bringing together students from San Juan's Escuela Libre de Música to create something truly special. This episode explores how one of music's biggest stars chose to use his platform to showcase his homeland's rich musical heritage, resulting in a six-minute masterpiece that bridges generations. Unpacking how authenticity combines with Bad Bunny's modern vision to create one of 2025's most ambitious albums. Stream today's One of One 'BAILE INoLVIDABLE' here: https://open.spotify.com/track/2lTm559tuIvatlT1u0JYG2?si=aab222f8ec11454e. For the best listening experience, follow the One of One playlist, where you can listen to the songs back to back with the full episodes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0BPEIBxS6boxN1O1WKqWfj?si=6ae5b25a4d1d4d21. -- happy 2025, thanks for listening :) three more things: 1. credit to my friend fabian for letting me know the story of this song (sadly my spanish only goes so far) & recommending the music video! can only recommend doing the same: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1Femq4NPxs 2. one of my favourite parts travelling australia was hearing the local music & local radio - triple j has become a new favourite, and they just announced their acclaimed hottest 100 yesterday: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/countdown/hottest100 - i'd heard of how popular this radio show was on australia day, but it really did feel everywhere in the lead up! 3. a reminder today to re-visit this classic salsa album from Buena Vista Social Club: https://open.spotify.com/album/5qcOy8sMqROZ0VEfK8LJZt?si=bk1utWcCR7GNVGCrfFXKdQ see you next week! -- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneof1nepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@finlaypanting Email: finlay@oneof1nepodcast.com

  3. 12/01/2024

    Sam Fender & The War On Drugs unite for a euphoric tribute on 'People Watching'

    Sam Fender's latest single "People Watching" is a poignant tribute to Annie, his former drama teacher and lifelong supporter. This episode explores how Fender's visits to Annie's care home inspired a track that beautifully captures the contrast between life's constant motion and the stillness of personal grief. We'll unpack the collaboration with Adam from The War on Drugs, resulting in a nostalgic yet present sound, celebrating Annie's impact on the world. Stream today's One of One 'People Watching' here: https://open.spotify.com/track/3ZZyUf7WkhfN1JkQZZ00fI?si=fb8a99b74ecd4f6a. For the best listening experience, follow the One of One playlist, where you can listen to the songs back to back with the full episodes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0BPEIBxS6boxN1O1WKqWfj?si=4864e284b3544bc6. -- thanks for listening :) three more things: 1. that mentioned song from the war on drugs can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/track/59P1nrdEImkAKa1nyW9X2e?si=273e96d240f5405c. 2. in amongst the surprise drop from kendrick, j cole just dropped a 2010 mixtape to streaming services that's wrapping up this year of hip-hop nicely: https://open.spotify.com/album/4ghGEhWzY5ffry2IqgrnRg?si=Xyra7qzkTziEOgJr-bq3aQ. 3. if rumours are true, spotify wrapped drops this wednesday... the question for me is less who's on top (fred again) & more if my short-lived addiction to the song dirt man this summer will take it to the top 5 (https://open.spotify.com/track/0yM1sU6TAp8OEhwTC1ImNN?si=133001df39c4474f). see you next week! -- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneof1nepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@finlaypanting Email: finlay@oneof1nepodcast.com

  4. 11/24/2024

    Cleo Sol: The magic of the artist behind 'Fear When You Fly'

    Cleo Sol's music is that deep breath of fresh air in a chaotic world, offering a reset to whatever you're going through right now. This episode explores the journey of an artist who found her true voice by breaking free from industry norms and embracing her roots. From her jazz musician parents to her hiatus from music and eventual return, we unpack (some of) the story behind Cleo Sol's pure, undistilled sound. Discover how her latest track, "Fear When You Fly," exemplifies everything about this remarkable singer and why her music might just make your life better :) Stream today's One of One 'Fear When You Fly' here: https://open.spotify.com/track/0BDlu6AEeWxdjmKwFc0rI0?si=0281e2eda7944816. For the best listening experience, follow the One of One playlist, where you can listen to the songs back to back with the full episodes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0BPEIBxS6boxN1O1WKqWfj?si=4864e284b3544bc6. -- thanks for listening :) three more things: 1. find that one mysterious interview that cleo sol has recently done (of course with zane lowe) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uXg0aqQxEg 2. the clip i played at the beginning was from her incredible track 'airplane': https://open.spotify.com/track/1PkGXXmXURIC0Zwil4MmKT?si=e274753fc8854b64 3. this sort of music is made for the live audience, so just a little clip from her time at the royal albert hall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGH0Q2Zj9ms see you next week! -- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneof1nepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@finlaypanting Email: finlay@oneof1nepodcast.com

  5. 10/20/2024

    Mustafa questions the balance of faith and violence on 'Name of God'

    Mustafa's 'Name of God' is a haunting exploration of faith, identity, and loss. From a 12-year-old poet in Toronto's public housing to a globally acclaimed artist, Mustafa's journey is one of evolving perspectives and deepening questions. This episode delves into his latest album 'Dunya', and it's lead single, unpacking the delicate balance between faith and doubt, and how personal tragedy can reshape our understanding of the world. We explore the unique fusion of Arab musical traditions with contemporary Toronto sounds, and how Mustafa's experiences have crafted a voice that speaks to universal struggles of belonging and belief. Stream today's One of One 'Name of God' here: https://open.spotify.com/track/0nvsWayNp3WFQGta5Zcxyv?si=fb674710f9b24300. For the best listening experience, follow the One of One playlist, where you can listen to the songs back to back with the full episodes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0BPEIBxS6boxN1O1WKqWfj?si=4864e284b3544bc6. -- thanks for listening :) three more things: 1. speaking of the poem performed by mustafa at 12 years old, you can find the video of it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbZksEZjRJg. 2. if you'd like to hear some fresh french rap, my friend's just started making music under the name NXV: https://open.spotify.com/track/1SCh96czqTA4n5XyvfnL7r?si=763a7782ccf04cf1. 3. i'm travelling for the next couple of weekends, so it might be a short break until the next episode, but i'll see you again in november latest! -- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneof1nepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@finlaypanting Email: finlay@oneof1nepodcast.com

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