Object Of Sound

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Object Of Sound

Object Of Sound brings you in tune with the music shaping our culture today. Hosted by poet and critic Hanif Abdurraqib, each episode blends the eclectic curation of freeform radio with artist interviews and textural storytelling, guiding you to a new way of listening. Produced by work x work for Sonos

  1. 03/31/2023

    The Sound of Where You Come From (feat. Angélica Negrón)

    What is the sound of where you come from? Is it a particular song you remember from your childhood? Maybe it’s a collection of remembered sounds from your first home—a train that passed nearby, or the wildlife that would sing at night. Maybe it’s the first song that you ever really connected to, the one that first made you feel like you belonged. In this special episode, we’re exploring this question from many perspectives. Hanif speaks to composer and multi-instrumentalist Angélica Negrón, whose work is deeply invested in these questions of sound, home, and belonging. Plus we hear from Hanif’s friends, and from you, our listeners, about what ‘the sound of where I come from’ means to you. For the playlist of songs curated for this episode, head over to https://www.mixcloud.com/sonos/ Music in this episode: O-H-I-O - Ohio Players Letter Home - Defiance, Ohio Findlay, Ohio 1968 - Indigo Girls Cuyahoga - R.E.M. Cleveland Is The City - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Look At Miss Ohio - Gillian Welch
    31 min

  2. 02/16/2023 · BONUS

    The Listening Lounge: The Sound of Where You Come From

    Imagine walking inside a room that was made for fans of this show. We've teamed up with the first-ever immersive podcast experience happening Feb 23-26 at Wythe Hotel in Williamsburg Brooklyn to make it happen. Flip through original vinyl and artifacts from the show, add your selects to a living playlist, and if you're lucky, run into Hanif in the room! All the details are available at bit.ly/oos-experience
    3 min

  3. 12/09/2022

    This Year In Music (feat. Kelela, Sam Sanders, & Santigold)

    Welcome to our first ever year end special, ‘This Year In Music with Hanif Abdurraqib.’ December is the perfect time to look back on all the incredible music that has been released over the past year: the songs that moved us to dance, and the songs that helped us endure. In this hour-long deep dive, we'll review the musical highlights of 2022 and make predictions about the future of music in 2023 together with special guests Kelela, Sam Sanders, and Santigold.
    51 min

  4. 12/02/2022

    Future Facing Sound (feat. Fatoumata Diawara)

    In Mali, where Fatoumata Diawara was raised, it is common for women to sing, but much rarer for women to play an instrument. As a result, Fatoumata—who is one of the first, if not the first woman guitarist in all of Mali—has developed a self-taught, intuitive guitar playing style that is entirely her own. “This way of playing, it's me,” says Fatoumata. “It represents my fight as a musician, as an African, and as a lady on stage.” In this episode of Object of Sound, Fatoumata talks to Hanif about how she discovered her calling as a musician, and the exciting ways that she is fusing the traditional music of her homeland with Western influences on her third studio album, out next year. Hanif closes the episode with a selection of blues and folk music from Mali. For the playlist of songs curated for this episode, head over to radio.sonos.com. Music In This Week’s Episode: Kalan - Fatoumata Diawara Bassemory - Mamou Sidibé Lalla - Tinariwen Kuma - Salif Keita Sabali - Amadou & Mariam Sarama - Oumou Sangaré Tongo Barra - Vieux Farka Touré, Khruangbin
    29 min

  5. 11/18/2022

    Celebrating The Last Waltz (feat. Hrishikesh Hirway)

    The night before Thanksgiving, Hanif has a special invented tradition: every year, he makes a batch of cupcakes and watches The Last Waltz—and every year, he finds new things to love about the film. Directed by Martin Scorsese, The Last Waltz is a 1978 concert film documenting the final performance of The Band. To Hanif, the movie is not just a collection of great performances, but a study in exquisite tenderness, and how to say goodbye. Hrishikesh Hirway joins Hanif to discuss the film in this special episode recorded live at On Air Fest LA Annex 2022. For the playlist of songs curated for this episode, head over to radio.sonos.com. Music In This Week’s Episode: Sip the Wine - Rick Danko Don’t Do It - The Band My Love - Rick Danko and Richard Manuel Down South in New Orleans - The Band, Bobby Charles False Hearted Lover Blues - Levon Helm Tura Lura Lural (That’s an Irish Lullaby) - The Band, Van Morrison All Our Past Times - Rick Danko Showdown at Big Sky - Robbie Robertson
    35 min

  6. 11/11/2022

    Growing Up and Alongside (feat. Ben Gibbard)

    “Music is a time machine,” says Ben Gibbard, singer and guitarist of Death Cab for Cutie. Just a few bars of a beloved song can be transportative, an instant reminder of another time and place. “And if you've been that in someone's life, you have a responsibility to keep that material alive.” For Ben, that means continuing to honor and perform work from Death Cab for Cutie’s back catalog—some of which he wrote when he was only twenty years old—while constantly pushing the band to new creative heights. On this episode of Object of Sound, Ben and Hanif talk about what it is like to live alongside the work we produce, and how our relationship to it changes as we grow up. Hanif closes the episode with a playlist of songs about getting older. For the playlist of songs curated for this episode, head over to radio.sonos.com. / Music In This Week’s Episode: / Here to Forever - Death Cab For Cutie Grandma’s Hands - Bill Withers When You’re Old And Lonely - The Magnetic Fields 20 Something - SZA Bitter with the Sweet - Carole King Introspection - UMI Those Were The Days - Angel Olsen The Lights are Going Out - Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
    34 min

  7. 11/04/2022

    When It’s All Gone, Something Carries On (A Tribute to Scott Hutchison)

    “While I’m alive, I’ll make tiny changes to Earth.” Written by Scott Hutchison, the late frontman of the band Frightened Rabbit, this line has provided comfort, consolation, and inspiration to those who loved Scott’s music. A talented and witty lyricist, Scott’s songs could be devastatingly crushing or funny, visceral or resonant—sometimes all in the same track. But an artist is more than the work they produce, and so, on this episode of Object of Sound, we’re celebrating not only Scott’s music, but also his life and legacy. We speak to Ben Gibbard, Frank Turner, Georgia Maq, and more, who share memories and impressions of the way Scott and his music shaped their lives. We’ll also hear from listeners who called into the Object of Sound hotline to talk about what Scott’s music means to them, and all the changes—both tiny and profound—that he has made to the lives of his listeners. Closing the episode, Hanif walks us through a playlist of some of his top Scott Hutchison songs. For the playlist of songs curated for this episode, head over to radio.sonos.com. Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of mental illness and suicide that may be upsetting for some listeners. Please take care of yourself. We invite you to listen to this episode if you feel comfortable and able, or to skip out and join us again next week. If you are in need of support, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the USA can be reached with the three-digit dialing code 988, or by calling 1-800-273-8255. / Music In This Week’s Episode: / Swim Until You Can’t See Land - Frightened Rabbit The Twist - Frightened Rabbit Ten Tons of Silence - Owl John A Good Reason to Grow Old - Owl John Bird is Bored of Flying - Mastersystem Notes on a Life Not Quite Lived - Mastersystem
    44 min

  8. 10/28/2022

    The Breakup Album (feat. Tegan and Sara)

    Before Tegan and Sara sat down to make Crybaby, they had to navigate a series of breakups—with their label, their management, and (almost) with each other. “This is our breakup record,” says Sara Quin, “but we're not going to break up. We’re siblings. We can’t.” In the turmoil that followed, Tegan and Sara rebuilt their professional team, repaired their relationship, and completely reinvented their collaborative songwriting process for Crybaby, one of their most exciting releases yet. In this episode of Object of Sound, Tegan and Sara talk to Hanif about tenderness, tantrums, and the delight of destroying everything so you can make it all over again. To close the episode, Hanif guides us through a selection of breakup songs. For the playlist of songs curated for this episode, head over to radio.sonos.com. Music In This Week’s Episode: This Ain’t Going Well - Tegan and Sara Evergreen (You Didn’t Deserve Me At All) - Omar Apollo Cherry Blossom - Pom Pom Squad Self Fulfilling Prophecy - Pretty Sick We Can’t Be Friends (with R.L.) - Deborah Cox, R.L. Happy After - Algebra How Long Do I Have To Wait For You? - Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings Bad Friend - Rina Sawayama
    30 min
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Object Of Sound brings you in tune with the music shaping our culture today. Hosted by poet and critic Hanif Abdurraqib, each episode blends the eclectic curation of freeform radio with artist interviews and textural storytelling, guiding you to a new way of listening. Produced by work x work for Sonos

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  • Creator
    Sonos
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2022 Sonos Radio
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