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A New ’Joy‘ in Jazz

Steady • 13994 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🎶 Music Jazz Genre Social media
  1. Samara Joy is a rising star in the world of jazz music.
  2. She has a unique style that blends classic jazz with gospel influences.
  3. Joy is using her social media presence to introduce jazz to a younger audience.

I Was There When Trance Went Bad

First Floor • 668 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🎶 Music Electronic Genre Culture
  1. Trance music faced criticism for being bombastic and disconnected from dance music's roots.
  2. The perception of trance went from being reviled to experiencing a resurgence in popularity.
  3. The genre went through a phase of creativity decline in the early 2000s, after enjoying a period of commercial success.

Donato Dozzy

Flow State • 393 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🎶 Music Electronic Producer Albums Artists Genre
  1. Donato Dozzy is an Italian electronic music producer known for his subtle kick drums and 'twinkling arpeggios'.
  2. He pursued a doctorate in politics while his music career took off, earning him the nickname 'The Professor'.
  3. His latest LP, 'Magda', and earlier release 'Filo Loves the Acid' showcase his unique sound.
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Book Release — Cyan Waters: A Story From the Poolrooms

antoniomelonio • 17 implied HN points • 06 Jan 25
⚔ Fiction Literature Narrative Storytelling Genre Character
  1. The story follows Vuk Petrović, who finds himself in a strange, dream-like world after a corporate collapse. He faces eerie and beautiful settings that challenge his sense of reality.
  2. Vuk experiences a blend of violence and tranquility, showcasing a dark exploration of existential horror. His journey raises questions about memory, humanity, and the impact of corporate greed.
  3. The narrative blurs the lines between victim and caretaker, illustrating how life can be both cruel and serene. It's a tale about accepting one's fate amid chaos and confusion.

Genre Grapevine on the Hugo Awards’ “not eligible” problem

Genre Grapevine • 176 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Awards Science fiction Genre Publication
  1. The 2023 Hugo Awards had issues with works being deemed 'not eligible' for the final ballot despite earning nominations.
  2. There were concerns of censorship or outside influence affecting the selection process.
  3. Calls for changes to the World Science Fiction Society constitution and Hugo Award rules to prevent future controversies.

High low

quite useless • 314 implied HN points • 14 May 23
📚 Literature Plot Character Genre Novel
  1. The novels 'The Line of Beauty' and 'Malibu Rising' both challenge traditional narrative dynamics about messy rich people.
  2. Frye's Theory of Modes categorizes stories by hero's power of action, including 'high mimetic' and 'low mimetic' modes.
  3. The mix of high and low elements in novels like 'The Line of Beauty' and 'Malibu Rising' help neutralize moral scrutiny and engage readers.

Why You Should Read Sci-Fi

Trantor Publishing • 299 implied HN points • 11 Feb 23
📚 Literature Sci-fi Genre Technology Future Humanity
  1. Sci-Fi is a genre that explores humanity's relationship with technology, showing how it can radically change human experience and impact society.
  2. Sci-Fi authors use the genre to examine potential futures, from utopias to dystopias, reflecting the times we live in and societal concerns.
  3. As technology evolves, Sci-Fi will become increasingly important, serving as a tool to set boundaries on technological progress and explore the impact on humanity.

The first literary "race warrior"

WORLD GONE WRONG • 98 implied HN points • 28 Jul 23
📚 Literature Racism Dystopia Fiction Slavery Genre
  1. Mary Howard Schoolcraft was a notable figure for being the first literary 'race warrior' with her novel 'The Black Gauntlet'.
  2. Anti-Toms were pro-slavery novels that countered 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' and were popular during that era.
  3. Schoolcraft's novel was characterized by obsessively racist themes and was a pioneering work in the genre of 'race war' dystopia.

Experiments in style: Antonymic translation

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life • 10 implied HN points • 13 Oct 24
📚 Literature Writing Style Translation Genre Creativity
  1. Trying to rewrite texts in different styles can help improve writing skills. It's a fun way to explore new ways to express ideas.
  2. Antonymic translation is a technique where you replace words with their opposites, leading to funny and interesting results. It’s a creative exercise for writers.
  3. This experimentation with styles can change the tone of a story and offers a fresh perspective on familiar narratives. It's great for sparking new ideas.

Metalcore Milestones

Stream N' Destroy • 39 implied HN points • 31 Oct 23
🎶 Music Genre Bands Playlist
  1. Metalcore genre started with a specific style of guitars, breakdowns, vocals, and subject matter.
  2. Metalcore records have evolved and influenced the genre year by year.
  3. Artists in metalcore are often uncomfortable with genre labels, but connections among them are undeniable.

To All The RomComs I've Watched Before

Holodoxa • 39 implied HN points • 17 Nov 22
🎭️ Culture Film Criticism Genre Entertainment
  1. RomComs are beloved for their predictable yet endearing plots, performances, and lighter tone.
  2. Scott Meslow's book discusses the rise and fall of Romantic Comedies, highlighting their comeback in adjusting to new cultural and economic contexts.
  3. The RomCom genre faces challenges due to shifts in the entertainment industry towards franchise-focused and blockbuster films, impacting the traditional mid-level theatrical releases that once thrived.