listener
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A college dropout, Adams was inspired to start working in public radio after encountering “All Things Considered” as a listener.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026
But each of Ms. Teitelbaum’s songs is its own universe, and head-scratching lines like “Look at how my house has grown / Covered it in testosterone” from “Two Fried” keep the listener guessing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
The effort comes after legendary music mogul Jimmy Iovine said music streaming services were "minutes away from being obsolete", because they don't foster a connection between the listener and the music.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
I have used AI to work on this capacity, and to become, well, if not exactly the world’s greatest listener, maybe 10% less bossy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
The listener interacts with the music in a cognitive, emotional, and meaningful way.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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"Though the chatbots often made mistakes, they also behaved as sympathetic listeners to skeptical users -- while still refusing to endorse conspiracy theories," the center said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026
Pearson believes the rewatch discussions resonate with listeners because the shows of the 1990s and early 2000s thrived when the viewers had the shared experience of watching a show at the same time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Meanwhile, “Choosin’ Texas” is still snaring new listeners through pop radio, and Drake borrowed Langley’s hook for his song “Solar Eclipse.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
A study of facial movements found that subtle changes around the eyes and brows can have a significant impact on how confident a speaker appears to listeners.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
And the piano man had a few listeners, but not the crowd that came out to hear Cool Papa and the Bluesmen.
From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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