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Spotify users rejoice! The time has finally come for everyone's favorite year-end review of their music, Spotify Wrapped. For the last three years, this annual wrap up of listeners' music tastes has steadily grown in popularity and seems like it will only grow more popular as time passes. We love to share our results with each other, but how much do we really know about Wrapped? When do they start collecting data? How do they rank our songs accurately? Who created the Spotify Wrapped template we see now? In this episode of the TuneOut Podcast, we explore all of these questions and share our own top songs and artists of 2021.

Drake, Champagne Papi, Aubrey Graham, the illustrious rapper has gone by many different aliases throughout his career but now on his sixth studio album, Certified Lover Boy, the Canadian rapper is adding a new nickname to his arsenal. The album touches on some of the same topics listeners have come to appreciate Drake for: love, heart break, the woes of fame and the pursuit of success. However, it also takes on a new topic in Drake’s life: fatherhood. How does this album compare to his past efforts? Does it stack up? Does it dissapoint? Are there any tracks worth listening to? Join us as we take on our first album review by diving into our honest thoughts all leading up to our final rating of Drake’s newest project

NPR Tiny Desk concerts have become a staple in the music community over the last decade. Based in Washington D.C., the NPR Music series has garnered an internet cult following by hosting concerts featuring industry giants like Mac Miller, The Isley Brothers, Adele, Thundercat, and many more. The small, intimate setting that places musicians behind the desk in an NPR office has captivated listeners across several platforms. In this episode we discuss how the series began and the impact it has had on the legacy of our favorite artists. 

Have you ever felt like your favorite bands or artists haven’t gotten the recognition they deserved—that maybe if listeners gave their discographies a proper chance, they would realize the genius of their artistry? Well you’re not alone. We talk about what makes a musician/artist underrated, why you should listen to more than just an artists’ hit singles, and who some of our favorite underrated artists are in an episode dedicated to only a few of the unsung heroes of the music industry.

What makes us love the songs that we do? Is it the lyrics, the instrumentation, or a blend of both? In this episode we talk about how lyrics and instrumentation influence the way we experience iconic movies, anime, video games, and even our own emotions. Join us as we break down different lyrical styles, share our favorite music moments in the media, and reveal which songs still give us chills and nostalgia to this day. 

On the second episode of the TuneOut Podcast, join us as we discuss the possible return of live music in a post-pandemic world, how musicians used existing technologies to stay connected to their fans, and moshpit etiquette? Tune out the world, and get ready for a good time.

On the debut episode of the TuneOut Podcast, join Wes and Chanelle as they talk about how they became friends in an old hallway, the impact AMV's had on a generation, why Anderson .Paak is the G.O.A.T., and more. Tune out the world and get ready for a good time.