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Outside the Lyrics

Listening Parties: An Analog Antidote to Brain Rot?

Outside the Lyrics explores the sub-cultures that emerge out of Southern California through the stories of pioneers who help shape and redefine their histories. In this digital series, artists, tastemakers, and fans share with hosts Taj Frazier, PhD, and Perry B. Johnson, PhD, how they navigate their craft, where they draw their inspiration, and the people and neighborhoods that influenced them.

Listening Parties: An Analog Antidote to Brain Rot?

Season 2 Episode 4 | 12m 5s | CC

Robeson Taj Frazier and Perry B. Johnson explore the rise of listening spaces in Los Angeles, tracing their roots to Japanese kissaten culture. At the Gold Line Bar, Stones Throw Records founder, Peanut Butter Wolf brings people together through sound. A listening party at the JACCC reveals the power of collective music appreciation and the traditions that inspire LA's listening spaces.

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