From now on, I will send more detailed newsletters including a selection of events, and more cool finds. Are you already a subscriber? Otherwise, click here. Let’s kick off this new edition of Picks with Dua Lipa’s newest music video, featuring one of my favorite artists: Belgian singer-songwriter Angèle.
I’m so glad to see French music being heard overseas - this collaboration will surely launch Angèle’s international career and I’m pretty sure Fever is on its way to top the charts. Let’s bet!
Picks
Educational content on TikTok is more popular than ever. Career coaches are gaining millions of new followers - especially students as most University Career Services have been shut down during lockdown. The company is now testing a new “Learn” Feed to boost this type of content.
The Undoing on HBO, a drama/thriller series featuring Nicole Kidman. HBO releases 1 episode per week (WHO DOES THAT ANYMORE?!) but it’s pretty good so far.
Dealing with anxiety: 3 simple ways to become less anxious and more decisive
Podcast pick of the day
Request Line: How to Deal With 2020 - Pitchfork
Pitchfork Request Line launched a few months ago, and asks listeners to call in with requests for music to soundtrack whatever is going on in their lives. Love the concept that reminds me of the good ol’ radio shows.
Scratch & Sniff - November 14
Martin Atkins is hosting a music business conference featuring some really impressive speakers. The reason why I subscribed isn’t the panel though, but the fact that each attendee will receive a snitch & sniff card to sniff along with the panelists. Thought it was fun. Plus, if you use the discount code provided, admission is only $0.5.
Data Behind the Music - December 14
I’m far from being a data science nerd, but this sounds like a nice learning opportunity. Attendees will learn from industry experts who have mastered the art of using data to deliver an exciting and unique experience of music en masse. You'll walk away with a better understanding of where data is taking the future of music, how data is empowering artists as well as listeners, and how music uses data to give you a personalized online music experience.
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