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    <title>MDLSKL - Episodes Tagged with “Halsey”</title>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>S3E6: Wrapped 2020</title>
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  <itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode>
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  <itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Dario de Wet &amp; Farhan Lalji</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>This week, we put the spotlight on MDLSKL's year in review, unpacking the data behind our listening habits and what has made 2020 a year to remember (or forget). We explore active trends, our predictions and what we're expecting for 2021 and beyond. </itunes:subtitle>
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  <title>S2E2: The Voice of Gen Z</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2020 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode>
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  <itunes:subtitle>This week, we put the spotlight on Grammys "big four" marquee award sensation - Billie Eilish. At just 18-years old, Billie Eilish is redefining teen-pop stardom, while making history along the way. We discuss the career evolution of none other than Billie Eilish.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>41:39</itunes:duration>
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  <title>S2E1: Music to Be Murdered By</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2020 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
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  <itunes:subtitle>This week, we put the spotlight on the best-selling artist of the 21st century - Eminem. With the surprise release of his 11th studio album, and 10th consecutive No. 1, the controversial 'Music to Be Murdered By' is the most streamed album ever in one day.  We discuss the career evolution of Marshall Mathers himself aka Eminem. 
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  <title>S1E9: Wrapped 2019</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 15 Dec 2019 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Dario de Wet &amp; Farhan Lalji</author>
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  <itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
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  <itunes:author>Dario de Wet &amp; Farhan Lalji</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>This week, we put the spotlight on MDLSKL's year in review, unpacking the data behind our listening habits. Furthermore, we discuss the strategic intent of modern day release cycles, and the effect on back catalogue sales. We apologise for the poor audio quality. 
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  <itunes:duration>21:56</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;This week, we put the spotlight on MDLSKL's year in review, unpacking the data behind our listening habits. Furthermore, we discuss the strategic intent of modern day release cycles, and the effect on back catalogue sales. We apologise for the poor audio quality.  &lt;/p&gt;
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  <itunes:keywords>Music, tech, musictech, podcasts, wrapped, Spotify, sales, charts, streams, data, awards, minutes, reggaeton, Jayz, Weeknd, Eminem, Kanye, Dr Dre, BTS, Halsey, Game, Billie Eilish </itunes:keywords>
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  <title>S1E8: Lyrics &amp; Law</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2019 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>This week, we put the spotlight on the controversial use of song lyrics as evidence. From rock &amp; roll to rap, we discuss what it really means to separate the art from the artist. 
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  <itunes:duration>34:53</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;This week, we put the spotlight on the controversial use of song lyrics as evidence. From rock &amp;amp; roll to rap, we discuss what it really means to separate the art from the artist.  &lt;/p&gt;
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