One of One: New Music Unpacked – Details, episodes & analysis

Porter Robinson's latest album 'SMILE! :D' is a masterclass in hiding deep emotions within euphoric bangers. This episode dives into how he tackles the complexities of nostalgia and happiness through his most confident and carefree work yet. Exploring the evolution of Porter's sound from 'Worlds' to 'Nurture' and now to 'SMILE! :D', dissecting how he balances nostalgia with euphoric production. Unpacking the emotional depth behind the seemingly light-hearted track "Is There Really No Happiness?" - a song that encapsulates the album's central theme.

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Behind Netflix's Stranger Things rivalry lies a real-life friendship that bloomed into one of Djo's most personal and nostalgic tracks - 'Charlie's Garden'. This episode explores the story of how Joe Keery shed his anonymous musical persona to create his most personal album yet - 'The Crux', and how a simple afternoon at Charlie Heaton's piano led to a Beatles-inspired tribute to friendship.

Stream today's One of One 'Charlie's Garden' here: https://open.spotify.com/track/4kPfzkWY23WgM902kNAQLn?si=37cc86577ac34bc9.

For the best listening experience, follow the One of One playlist, where you can listen to the songs back to back with the full episodes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0BPEIBxS6boxN1O1WKqWfj?si=af7f1122eb1748b4.

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thanks for listening!

three more things:

1. i started getting nostalgic and recently dived deep into the new watch-along podcast 'How We Made Your Mother' - in doing so discovering Josh Radnor (Ted Mosby) makes music, the NYC theme song of the podcast in particular hitting on that nostalgia for HIMYM: https://open.spotify.com/track/7y04XG4IfwN7FOxnusEA8C?si=e65a24a264c94338

2. it's coachella weekend, and i am SO excited to see a stream of Hanumankind performing this at the height of his buzz: https://open.spotify.com/track/3sZQ8L4aptFDJXBqdVdvO8?si=fd1f7ce1563940cc

3. it's record store day! support your local record store & find some special editions (& new music) released today here: https://recordstoreday.com/

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Provinz's new album 'Pazifik' showcases their ability to grow in maturity whilst keeping that balance of intimacy next to anthems. This episode explores how "Sommer macht melancholisch" perfectly captures that blend. On this episode, unpacking the way their music and this song connects whether you understand German or not.

Stream today's One of One "Sommer macht melancholisch" here: https://open.spotify.com/track/6MriboInMFOYpnRtRKWAJd?si=84c18477785842dc.

For the best listening experience, follow the One of One playlist, where you can listen to the songs back to back with the full episodes: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0BPEIBxS6boxN1O1WKqWfj?si=6ae5b25a4d1d4d21⁠.

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thanks for listening!

three more things:

1. provinz are on tour promoting their new album! seeing them live was genuinely one of my favourite experiences, you can find dates here: ⁠https://provinzband.com/
2. you can find the youtube video for 'reicht dir das' that i was talking about here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QclfmLN0rvI
3. summer25 playlist begins 👀

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After a wild rise to fame in LA, Tucker Pillsbury of ROLE MODEL has looked back to his hometown and Americana roots to understand where he's at in his life right now, producing one of the most centred albums of 2024 under 'Kansas Anymore'. Unpacking the new album and first song that album, the One of One today, 'Writing's on the Wall'.

Stream today's One of One 'Writing's on the Wall' here: https://open.spotify.com/track/4mDTqEqt0QHQFPNkz8eHjr?si=34213d954538474d.

For the best listening experience, follow the One of One playlist, where you can listen to the songs back to back with the full episodes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0BPEIBxS6boxN1O1WKqWfj?si=4864e284b3544bc6.

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thanks for listening :)

two more things:

1. this album really snuck up on me. i'd heard music of role model's before in a totally different energy to what this album was. as said at the end, it's worth listening to the whole album from this first song, because you'll find a home in it wherever you are in your life.

2. hidden song of the week: https://open.spotify.com/track/3Gqagi4hGvcHyoWznBi4q3?si=2a564eb9ddb5408d. i mentioned about ryan beatty and that incredible album from last year. this was a previous one of one, and remains one of my favourite songs of all time.

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Sabrina Carpenter re-introduces herself to the world by injecting her humour, confidence and personality to every moment of the biggest album right now Short n' Sweet. Unpacking the latest album and the One of One today, Coincidence by Sabrina Carpenter.

Stream today's One of One 'Coincidence' here: https://open.spotify.com/track/5oIVNm56t6OIf9ZjdEG3ud?si=b3825616a9104a49.

For the best listening experience, follow the One of One playlist, where you can listen to the songs back to back with the full episodes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0BPEIBxS6boxN1O1WKqWfj?si=4864e284b3544bc6.

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thanks for listening :)

three more things:

1. today was a full 180 on what the one of one was last week, but a welcome album that was just pure fun & came with zero misses! if you want to hear more from sabrina and dive deeper into her as a person, this interview with zane lowe was brilliant & just is a pure example of her personality shining through on this album: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enaGNnGB99I. also of course, a shout-out to the incredible chicken shop date for their interview as well which is always worth a watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEFz0gRoXxg.

2. as always, feel free to share any feedback either by leaving a rating or reaching out & share any recommendations as well that you might have! i'm struggling to figure out how to do fun things with my social media, as it was trying to promote the podcast there that led to burn out, so any ideas are welcome.

3. hidden song of the week: https://open.spotify.com/track/6BBfG9FiwJhRVMCd9IYl6c?si=aa1eede20caf4c41. dodie is an artist where the personality shines through just as strong, and this song coincidence just reminds me of the same bright & breezy feel of this song, as well as the overall playfulness

new episode coming next week, see you then!

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Wunderhorse let us into their world as a now fully formed band on their sophomore album 'Midas'. Embracing imperfection over polished production, their instincts above analysis, real gold over fools gold, exemplified through the closing song on the album, unpacking the pure magic of our One of One today, Aeroplane.

Stream today's One of One 'Aeroplane' here: https://open.spotify.com/track/0TtjR35lp2qz5Nos3LEnut?si=bc45f6b63ba447ed.

For the best listening experience, follow the One of One playlist, where you can listen to the songs back to back with the full episodes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0BPEIBxS6boxN1O1WKqWfj?si=4864e284b3544bc6.

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thanks so much for listening!

with this new format i feel i miss out a little on talking outside of the music, so will start having a bit more fun with the show notes :)

firstly, i hope you enjoy the new format! i'm actually so excited to be making these once again and i just want to now bring the best stories i can to the music, so if you have any feedback on what could be done better, please let me know.

secondly, given i've now broken free of spotify's exclusivity, you can now listen to this podcast on any platform! i know for some of you this is really a relief, for others it makes no difference. what this does mean though is that my podcast looks totally fresh on all these new platforms, so my one ask is if you're reading this, is to just leave me a review on whatever other podcast platform you use (especially apple podcasts), as it really helps make the show more visible & for others to discover.

thirdly, just to hide away one more song - today's one of one really reminded me of this incredible track in the way that it takes you on a journey: https://open.spotify.com/track/59P1nrdEImkAKa1nyW9X2e?si=aa07f284cc0b4144. clearly a very popular song by now, and one i've spoken about a lot in the past but in case you've never heard it, truly one of my favourite songs ever!

new episode coming next week, see you then!

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Alessia Cara's journey from her debut 'Know It All' to her latest album 'Love & Hyperbole' tells the story of an artist unafraid to evolve. This episode unpacks how her latest album marks a transition from the introspection of her early work to the joyful embrace of unfiltered emotion, showcased on today's One of One 'Fire'.

Stream today's One of One 'Fire' here: https://open.spotify.com/track/3BrPNamOVSIICrC2Kz0TDi?si=08c9b6b6b00b46aa.

For the best listening experience, follow the One of One playlist, where you can listen to the songs back to back with the full episodes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0BPEIBxS6boxN1O1WKqWfj?si=6ae5b25a4d1d4d21.

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thanks for listening!

three more things:

1. alessia cara is coming to europe for the first time properly in many many years! i'll be heading to the roundhouse in june, you can find the rest of her dates here: https://www.alessiacara.com/tour/
2. speaking of gigs, my god porter robinson was amazing! the way he transitioned from 2003 pop punk to 2013 edm, and 2020 hyperpop was incredible, just a true artist - check out the videos on my instagram to see!

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Mac Miller's 'Balloonerism', recorded in 2014 but released here in 2025, captures a pivotal moment in his career. This episode explores how this "lost" album and in-particular today's One of One 'Funny Papers', bridges the gap between his early experimental work and later masterpieces, demonstrating early signs of the artist he would become. Unpacking how this time capsule has been carefully preserved to give us one final gift from an artist who is a true One of One.

Stream today's One of One 'Funny Papers' here:https://open.spotify.com/track/4pu58kqegTnOxPNJpY3kr9?si=fce1a902312f4e3f.

For the best listening experience, follow the One of One playlist, where you can listen to the songs back to back with the full episodes: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0BPEIBxS6boxN1O1WKqWfj?si=6ae5b25a4d1d4d21⁠.

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thanks for listening!

three more things:

1. alongside releasing 'Balloonerism' Mac Miller's estate released a short film to accompany onAmazon Prime.
2. if you want to dive deeper into Mac's work from this era, the mixtape 'Faces' (recorded around the same time) was released to streaming platforms in 2021
3. the grammys was last weekend! i thought the whole show was one of the very best - mostly because of the focus & talent of the new artists. doechii, chapelle roan and sabrina carpenter were my faves, well worth checking them out on the grammys website:https://www.grammy.com/.

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Bad Bunny celebrates Puerto Rico's history across 'DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS', but 'BAILE INoLVIDABLE' specifically is a stunning celebration of Puerto Rican salsa. Bringing together students from San Juan's Escuela Libre de Música to create something truly special. This episode explores how one of music's biggest stars chose to use his platform to showcase his homeland's rich musical heritage, resulting in a six-minute masterpiece that bridges generations. Unpacking how authenticity combines with Bad Bunny's modern vision to create one of 2025's most ambitious albums.

Stream today's One of One 'BAILE INoLVIDABLE' here: https://open.spotify.com/track/2lTm559tuIvatlT1u0JYG2?si=aab222f8ec11454e.

For the best listening experience, follow the One of One playlist, where you can listen to the songs back to back with the full episodes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0BPEIBxS6boxN1O1WKqWfj?si=6ae5b25a4d1d4d21.

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happy 2025, thanks for listening :)

three more things:

1. credit to my friend fabian for letting me know the story of this song (sadly my spanish only goes so far) & recommending the music video! can only recommend doing the same: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1Femq4NPxs

2. one of my favourite parts travelling australia was hearing the local music & local radio - triple j has become a new favourite, and they just announced their acclaimed hottest 100 yesterday: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/countdown/hottest100 - i'd heard of how popular this radio show was on australia day, but it really did feel everywhere in the lead up!

3. a reminder today to re-visit this classic salsa album from Buena Vista Social Club: https://open.spotify.com/album/5qcOy8sMqROZ0VEfK8LJZt?si=bk1utWcCR7GNVGCrfFXKdQ

see you next week!

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From underground raves to cultural phenomenon, Charli XCX's 'Brat' defined 2024. In this final episode of the year, we unpack how Charli transformed what was already the biggest album of the year, into something even bigger, proving herself as an artist who was always ready for this moment - just waiting for the world to catch up.

Stream today's One of One 'Sympathy is a knife' here: https://open.spotify.com/track/6xrTHtSg2SDBLilLxhbhof?si=366acddebff74dd8.

For the best listening experience, follow the One of One playlist, where you can listen to the songs back to back with the full episodes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0BPEIBxS6boxN1O1WKqWfj?si=4864e284b3544bc6.

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thanks for listening :)

three more things:

1. you can find a list of what i think are my fave songs of the year here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LLTGdnHuQzVS6ytHkxRgq?si=10b2fa02ace34b85.

2. again, thank you for all the support! & feel free to share any of your favourites into the comment section on this episode

3. i'm travelling to australia for the next 3 weeks (i'm literally uploading this episode from the plane), so i won't be back until the end of january - hope you have a great start to the year!

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