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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan

Thoughtful angles on why music matters

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 1yr ago · 3:23
The Gift of Riddim: Eternal Graditude to Lee Scratch Perry

#music #dub #reggae #Jamaica #genius https://s.swell.life/SShaQT0xDExiOgt https://open.spotify.com/user/spotify/playlist/37i9dQZF1DZ06evO14crqc?si=JkL

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 1yr ago · 4:42
Is the Rock Hall an outdated Institution that deserves torching?

#PopCultureViews #rock #canon #MusicIndustry #musicians @lissahoop @Charlieri @PKBriggs @Phil @Taylor @MarkR @DBPardes @Tim @soulcruzer https://s.swel

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Sontaia Briggs

@PKBriggs
 · 1yr ago · 4:03
Mental Monday’s: Getting mental, who am I, who are you and why? Inspired by the The3rdOwl

#mentalmondays #iampk #whoareyou #reflections @The3rdOWL

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Tim Ereneta

@Tim
 · 1yr ago · 1:42
Deposit Your Earworms Here!

Got a song stuck in your head? Get it out! Sing it here! No talent required. Repeat as needed!

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Deborah Pardes

@DBPardes
 · 1yr ago · 1:12
ANNOUNCEMENT: New Swell Show : The Voiceover

#thevoiceover It’s all in how we talk about it - together. If you want to be on an episode of The Voiceover - let me know here or in a private msg.

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Lianne Goldsmith

@lianneyael
 · 10mo ago · 1:42
Romance and movies

#romance@callmebyyourname

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Ram Younani

@Ram
 · 10mo ago · 4:54
The Book of Boring Fett
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Sontaia Briggs

@PKBriggs
 · 10mo ago · 3:14
Forecast Wednesday’s: Equanimity

#keepatit #thistooshallpass #transcience #iampk #forecastwednesdays

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Harrison Cobb

@harrisoncobb
 · 10mo ago · 4:17
DawnFM

Random guy rambles about music for a few minutes

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Theertha Panachoor

@theertha
 · 12mo ago · 1:56
What does SWELL mean to you?

"Remember that this your world. In your world, you can create anything you desire."

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Sontaia Briggs

@PKBriggs
 · 11mo ago · 2:16
Forecast Wednesday’s: Stuck on T?

#forecastwednesdays #iampk #thinking #overthinking #gettoit

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Deborah Pardes

@DBPardes
 · 11mo ago · 1:11
New Thing of 2022 : Mine is CELLO. Your is___?

Here’s a link to that beautiful song  https://s.swell.life/SSuu0HnXW4zB5L3

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Clay Lowe

@soulcruzer
 · 11mo ago · 3:50
If you’re into Radiohead, what’s your favourite song of theirs that isn’t Creep?
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Taylor J

@Taylor
 · 11mo ago · 3:26
The Book of Boba Fett is pretty 🤷🏻‍♂️ so far.
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Zara Lisbon

@ZLisbon
 · 11mo ago · 3:27
My First Swell: Synesthesia

#synesthesia #senses #colors

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Charlie Olivieri

@Charlieri
 · 11mo ago · 0:51
My mistresses eyes are nothing like the sun

A poem by William Shakespeare

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Dewuan .

@FryedOreo
 · 11mo ago · 2:44
Have you ever taken.. The Test?

If So.. were you satisfied with your results?

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Indy Rishi Singh

@MysticScientist
 · 11mo ago · 0:24
What's your dream EGGNOGG?

#holidays #foodie #eating

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Sontaia Briggs

@PKBriggs
 · 11mo ago · 2:49
Forecast Wednesday’s: Make meaning.

#youcan #youare #iam #forecastwednesdays #iampk

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Mrs. Claus

@MrsClaus
 · 12mo ago · 2:47
Naughty or Nice? Who’s to Say?

#naughty #nice #lumpcoal #presents #xmasgifts

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Dewuan .

@FryedOreo
 · 12mo ago · 3:11
Happy Thursday 🎅🏾

Did you get to hump anything yesterday?

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Sontaia Briggs

@PKBriggs
 · 12mo ago · 3:13
Forecast Wednesday’s: Finding Gratitude, thank you Jupiter B!

#forecastwednesday #findgratitude #iampk @JupiterB

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Sohini Joarder

@Rover_Phoenix
 · 12mo ago · 2:32
Hawkeye: A good series but with great easter eggs
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Deborah Pardes

@DBPardes
 · 12mo ago · 1:09
The Bath ! My Favorite Drink of the Season

Yours? @lianneyael

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Mrs. Claus

@MrsClaus
 · 12mo ago · 3:27
My Favorite Vegetable is Potato Chips. Yours?

#snacks #munchies #chips #cravings #vegetables

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Tasha Frank

@NLOFrank
 · 12mo ago · 3:34
Should we be raising children as non binary until they choose otherwise?

#LGBTQIA #gender #childraising #parenting #nonbinary

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 10mo ago · 4:39
Celebrate the message of International Clash Day

#music #TheClash #anti-racist #anti-violence https://s.swell.life/SSwuosDT75LSih9

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 11mo ago · 3:07
Songs for January

#music #playlist #January #Omicron https://s.swell.life/SSuoRPn8H2tNJl5 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/48N9TqLjFtA4lpZWXxx5Oz?si=c0bf8d69ea1f496d

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 11mo ago · 2:10
New Röyksopp single and a good excuse to check out their catalogue

#music #NewMusic #Röyksopp #SpaceMusic #ElectronicMusic https://s.swell.life/SStPcdvW04id8CS https://open.spotify.com/user/royksoppofficial/playlist/1

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 11mo ago · 2:54
What are your post-holiday jams?

#music #songs #playlist https://s.swell.life/SStHz1TzG5sAWbo

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 11mo ago · 4:25
Celebrating a lost writer friend and the power of jazz and poetry

#death #music #jazz #writing #WritingCommunity #poetry https://s.swell.life/SSt0QoCiOCa5ue6 https://open.spotify.com/track/3rFzc8CLVDZ7OOtFa2jPYP?si

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 11mo ago · 3:38
A poem about jazz and shout out to Jerry Jazz Musician

#jazz #JazzWriting #poetry https://s.swell.life/SSt0LOuCidkfdzh https://www.swellcast.com/t/SSt0G8S4l1r5OyT

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 12mo ago · 3:51
The Christmas Playlist and a Blessing to You

#music #Christmas #playlist https://s.swell.life/SSsWrszgI2DQyaa

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 12mo ago · 3:32
A Solstice Message

#music #nature #KateBush #50WordsForSnow https://www.katebush.com/news https://open.spotify.com/album/1VAB3Xn92dPKPWzocgQqkh?si=koNHDyLpTaG9DsMH9xvMuw

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 12mo ago · 3:26
Put a Spotlight on Christmas

#music #songs #ChristmasMusic #RufusWainwright https://s.swell.life/SSsSHxwdOOdWnuh https://open.spotify.com/user/1fkr9oqyaacgecd2z9qloxr6n/playlist/0

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 12mo ago · 4:46
The Greatest Rock Christmas Album of All Time

#music #ChristmasMusic #DarleneLove #TheRonettes #PhilSpector #MusicHistory https://s.swell.life/SSsMafElwl66T9z https://open.spotify.com/album/2kzkwg

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 12mo ago · 3:18
Some sweet little Christmas tunes not playing on your radio

#music #ChristmasMusic #indie #TheRaveonettes https://s.swell.life/SSrmTNEdCBAi7Wt  https://open.spotify.com/album/6ncXiBXuxWYybb9DsUVCIc?si=UiZiyeqbR

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 12mo ago · 3:26
Brighten your week with this star-studded tribute to George Harrison

#music #film #MusicVideo #GeorgeHarrison #AllThingsMustPass #MySweetLord #SNL https://s.swell.life/SSrn0PcRNc2i0ry https://www.swellcast.com/t/SSrmVsJ

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 12mo ago · 5:00
What’s your take on top albums? How does genre fit in?

#music #EndOfYearLists #L’Rain #Pitchfork https://s.swell.life/SSrgYIx7HCmMmFH https://open.spotify.com/album/1L9yCNvMeREkOXyLPzxP0b?si=grxMEaeJQJKsiv

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 12mo ago · 3:22
Your Stance on Greatest Hits Albums?

…and a happy Monday tune for you! #music #songs #BobMarley #GreatestHits #Legend https://s.swell.life/SSqpgz9EFClMNuO https://open.spotify.com/album/4

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 12mo ago · 3:38
RIP Steve Bronski, Pop Culture & Gay Rights Icon

#music #BronskiBeat #pop #GayRights #AgeOfConsent https://s.swell.life/SSrEF2U6oHyLLIj https://open.spotify.com/album/6OMYQUITdN6wBaWfEtgooI?si=9vYZ16

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 1yr ago · 2:16
Have you ever named someone or something after a musician?

#music #BonnieRaitt https://s.swell.life/SSqYfTsfnd1O5CA

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 12mo ago · 4:58
Can’t Stand the Rain Playlist

#music #songs #playlist #HighRotation #BadBrains #TinaTurner #TheAntlers https://s.swell.life/SSr2AZKHSve4nTo https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1lFU10

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 12mo ago · 3:13
Family and Dee Dee Ramone: Inspirational story of the day

#music #Ramones #DeeDeeRamone #Inspiration #family https://s.swell.life/SSr7NdCZkn2s0oy https://open.spotify.com/album/3ToX9inehiXTv17hpaOyie?si=9dyRc

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 12mo ago · 3:52
Impressionistic Reimagining in The Antlers’ Losing Light

#music #NewMusic #indie #TheAntlers #EP https://s.swell.life/SSr2EqI5axdFkVI https://open.spotify.com/album/7k9PAeOo0haX0kudu3sMoP?si=rZib4J7xTPCgXW7a

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 1yr ago · 3:46
An Introduction to Röyksopp

#music #songs #electronic #synthpop #Röyksopp #playlist https://s.swell.life/SSqYjWLx9fWte9s https://medium.com/scrittura/ice-machine-9821d55464a0

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 1yr ago · 5:00
Christmas songs that speak to the joy and sadness of the season

#music #Christmas #songs #playlist https://s.swell.life/SSqMnHjibjDPPhj https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7fHA1Tk4WeI2THrhDU62wc?si=0b917c57c1ba41ad

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 1yr ago · 3:13
FKA Twigs’ "Measure of a Man": New theatrical song and video for The King’s Man

#music #songs #FKATwigs #film #TheKing’sMen https://s.swell.life/SSqBwPsGGxHdmoq https://open.spotify.com/track/7HJd5LrIX8cG4kz0GXO6zI?si=6shSoKVsQuWC

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 1yr ago · 4:39
It’s time to give a damn, let’s work together: Reflections on Rhythm Nation

#music #pop #SocialConsciousness #JanetJackson #RythmnNation https://s.swell.life/SSptXE2KzyoPavj https://open.spotify.com/album/4OD3LU6001esAtFshDX46

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 1yr ago · 4:33
What are your jams this week? The Swell hive mind speaks

#music #songs #playlist https://s.swell.life/SSo21BwCtvAoK74

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 1yr ago · 4:03
"Right Where I Belong": The new Brian Wilson will send you over the moon

#music #BrianWilson #BeachBoys #documentary #NewMusic #film https://s.swell.life/SSpbmNWsgSmuuMU

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 1yr ago · 3:36
Therapeutic Benefits of Ambient Music

#music #ambient #MentalHealth #therapy #healing https://s.swell.life/SSpi2ArMXfeNFm9 https://open.spotify.com/track/3bCmDqflFBHijgJfvtqev5?si=c_MxqL1

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 1yr ago · 1:41
Diner inspired songs: What’s your favourite?

#music #songs #SimpleThings #diners #SuzanneVega #TheDescendents https://s.swell.life/SSp3MzwWkNs01cB

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 1yr ago · 3:27
Killer Tracks: Systemic racism in citing rap lyrics as criminal evidence

#music #songs #playlist #news #justice #racism #rap https://s.swell.life/SSpL8PXY0xo4bq0 https://s.swell.life/SSpL80KsZ0qxNOr

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 1yr ago · 4:24
When is it too early to listen to Christmas music? New takes on the genre

#music #Christmas #ChristmasMusic #originals #SufjanStevens #BadReligion #JamesBrown https://www.sufjanchristmas.com/ https://open.spotify.com/album/

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 1yr ago · 2:28
What song makes you strut your stuff?

#music #songs #funk #soul #1970s https://s.swell.life/SSolu2edESjlkcj https://www.phillytrib.com/content/tncms/live/

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 1yr ago · 2:42
What gives you the musical chills?

https://s.swell.life/SSnousCgFd94lSp https://s.swell.life/SSnouaE5uF93sbc https://open.spotify.com/album/60gQ6EG1JFQWWUcasx7wKc?si=cO4kokS5Rgut7s4ln4

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 1yr ago · 3:22
A song to unite the world? Bill and Ted, Elvis Costello, Marvin Gaye

#music #unity #peace #equality https://s.swell.life/SSosK1PzzW5PnqF https://variety.com/2020/artisans/news/music-supervisor-bill-ted-face-the-music-1

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 1yr ago · 2:14
The Pops and Ticks: How records capture our energy

#poetry #music #records #life @MarkR https://s.swell.life/SSoTYE14IMxmBiF https://open.spotify.com/album/2lcYWSZtcnNRXI7L1kNUke?si=MFAwWyrcRM2V0VZhg3Y

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 1yr ago · 4:11
Do you feel pressure to stay relevant with new music?

#music #NewMusic #life #memory https://s.swell.life/SSoHumROMozbppP

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 1yr ago · 4:25
Beach House’s New Tracks Are Melodic Bliss: Listen

#music #NewMusic #BeachHouse https://s.swell.life/SSoTWY8FCeSH0if https://open.spotify.com/album/2LZd8GonmbwBvs9YI7NPsc?si=lfkZW1sIRcq2cQ5Gwr3UGA

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 1yr ago · 4:43
Poser Vinyl Collectors, Supply Chain Issues and Woes of the Vinyl Collector

#music #vinyl #collecting #media #PhysicalMedia https://s.swell.life/SSmt7qoycB8GFuu

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 1yr ago · 4:24
ABBA’ Voyage Released Today: Why do you think ABBA is so good?

#music #ABBA #NewMusic #album #NewRelease #pop https://s.swell.life/SSnuFUGJ1agskmA

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 1yr ago · 4:58
Check out the new Spiritualized: Why they are one of the best rock bands

#music #songs #album #tour #Spiritualized #rock https://s.swell.life/SSnii0liUamdiPc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ME0ji3o05UQ

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 1yr ago · 4:09
November Preview: What new releases are you looking forward to?

#music #NewMusic #albums #November https://s.swell.life/SSncf7S672wxWIG https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nrxWiU_v9Qs

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 1yr ago · 3:10
What music has helped you navigate the pandemic?

#music #songs #genres #MentalHealth https://s.swell.life/SSn9kX6D9ZBjr8f

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 1yr ago · 2:36
Share your favourite Hallowe’en tunes

#music #playlist #songs #Halloween #RockyHorrorPunkShow https://s.swell.life/SSnR075k4NKaYIy

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 1yr ago · 4:59
What are your jams this week?

Week in review with some Halloween tunes & good weekend vibes #music #songs #halloween #platlist https://s.swell.life/SSnLp24mJVoIOYl

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 1yr ago · 2:03
Do the Time Warp! A celebrity studded tune to get you in the mood🎃

#music #songs #RockyHorrorPictureShow #celebries #halloween https://s.swell.life/SSn9o9fn6W2Y0qb

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 1yr ago · 4:16
What Happens to People?

Exploring themes of erasure and the transcendent in Deerhunter’s last album #Deerhunter #music #indie #rock #songs #Baudrillard https://s.swell.life/S

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 1yr ago · 3:32
The War on Drugs: New album still spills grand sound into your heart

#music #rock #pop #TheWarOnDrugs #review #NewMusic https://s.swell.life/SSnFLGAQyTWU6LS https://open.spotify.com/album/69jQsPvJzMvcb2fGqI2qaB?si=8rO2_

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 1yr ago · 4:32
Is there room for misogyny in music anymore?

#music #songs #misogyny #PopCultureViews @lissahoop @NLOFrank @Charlieri @PKBriggs @fryedoreo @professor42  https://s.swell.life/SSn3OrfyyZGEVIk

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 1yr ago · 5:00
Power Synth for your Monday: Story of "West End Girls" & why it’s compelling

#songs #synthpop #music #PetShopBoys #HipHop https://s.swell.life/SSmroP4QINDMLXZ https://open.spotify.com/album/0AwBxVtsvLVwmaVwwe5beS?si=m1v3GXW8T7i

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan
 · 1yr ago · 3:30
Are We Losing Our Collective Music Memory?

#music #streaming #albums #memory #nostalgia #generations https://s.swell.life/SSmyJ3f3v6DwmSs https://open.spotify.com/album/5j6RB5MpNUKWJJ2uxibdJh?

 

 
 
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