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But each of Ms. Teitelbaum’s songs is its own universe, and head-scratching lines like “Look at how my house has grown / Covered it in testosterone” from “Two Fried” keep the listener guessing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
The effort comes after legendary music mogul Jimmy Iovine said music streaming services were "minutes away from being obsolete", because they don't foster a connection between the listener and the music.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
He was a voracious reader and an even more voracious listener, for whom genre was of no concern.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
The song is a lesson about the importance of empathy drained of the feel-good reassurance that might let the listener off the hook.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Bunny had an uncanny ability to ferret out topics of conversation that made his listener uneasy and to dwell upon them with ferocity once he had.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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Spotify built the invite list by identifying Summit’s top listeners in the New York area, while Summit invited others using his profile.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
When she says she is living the music the same as her audience, she is not just saying that to score points with her listeners.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
But at the same time, listeners will hear what sounds like the early strains of “I’m Only Sleeping,” a standout track from “Revolver.”
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
Yet their return has drawn a striking mix of original second-generation fans and younger Gen Z listeners who were barely born when the group debuted.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
“Some argue this ancient Sumerian tale’s worth, but I think all stories have value. Readers and listeners should decide which stories speak to them or not.”
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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