The Public's Playlist

Headphones give us the ability to make our music like our thoughts, something that no one else can hear, something that’s private or something we can choose to share. We choose to share. We ask you to pause, to share your music. The triumph of headphones is that they create, in a public space, an oasis of privacy. Headphones give us absolute control over our audio-environment, allowing us to privatize our public spaces. But it also represents nothing less than a fundamental shift in humans' basic relationship to music. Tune in on what everyone is listening to and break the solitude, to share our playlist. Welcome to The Public's Playlist. By Marisa Sarto & Pocahannah

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M: What are you listening to? 

Jo: The podcast Money Talk. I work in marketing and they’re talking about the displays of political values. It’s interesting, I’m agreeing to so much of it - such as how big brand names spend so much money in marketing research.

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M: What are you listening to? 

Lilas: “Highlight" by Seventeen, they’re a Korean band. My friend told me about them. It’s putting me in a upbeat and good mood. I just moved back here from New York. I’m French but I miss New York.

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M: What are you listening to? 

Tatiana: “Moon Shoes” by Ravyn Lenae - it’s helping me escape the reality of the city. 

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M: What are you listening to? 

Kissi Greatness: I’m listening to my own music! It’s R&B, coming out in December.

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M: What are you listening to? 

Sharabia Aka Moly Freddy: I’m listening to Grouillement by Kiff no beat. They’re a hip hop group from the Ivory Coast. I’m an artist myself and I feel motivation listening to this song

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M: What are you listening to? 

Frank: I’m listening to Toni Romiti, “Time to Leave”. I like the beat, it’s electric and energetic. I feel confident when I’m walking to it. I’m a student currently, business student.

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M: What are you listening to? 

Aissatou: I’m listening to Senegal music, I’m from there. It helps me think of home. (Paris, France)

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M: What are you listening to? 

Stan: I’m listening to Arcade Fire, “Here Comes the Night Time”. The song makes me feel like I'm in my own world. (Paris, France)

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M: What are you listening to? “Gueto de gent by Phillipi & Rodrigo. I just heard this song down the street and Shazamed it, so I’m checking it out.” (Paris, France)

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M: What are you listening to? Hunter: I Love The Dough by Notorious B.I.G. Today’s hip hop is too saturated, I enjoy the older classics.  

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M: What are you listening to? LIzzy: Fresh Air on NPR. It’s occupying my mind off of work right now. I’m a film editor and I  have a lot of work to do.

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M: What are you listening to? Bebo: Thirsty by Chester Smith. It’s a country/hillbilly mix. It puts me in a relax mood as I’m on my way to the skate shop. 

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M: “What are you listening to?” "Gleipnir by Skálmöld. It's the hottest thing right now. It's Poetry mixed with Metal and Rock 'N' Roll. I'm listening to it on my way to the hardware store." (Reykjavik, Iceland)

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M: “What are you listening to?” “Smother by Daughter. It’s music with so much meaning. She’s talks about the feeling of loosing someone. It’s a sad song, which is perfect for this kind of day.”

(Reykjavik, Iceland)

by Marisa Sarto  Stay up to date by following this page or on Instagram:https://instagram.com/publicplaylist/

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M: “What are you listening to?” Nikita: "Loud Places (ft Romy) by Jamie xx. I've been waiting for new music from him for a while. I'm from Russia, I'm studying literature here then I'll be moving to New York." (Reykjavik, Iceland) by Marisa Sarto Photography Stay up to date by following this page or on Instagram:https://instagram.com/publicplaylist/

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M: “What are you listening to?” Asa: "I'm a student at the University; and I'm listening to a Swedish novel on my way to the market while I procrastinate on writing a Swedish essay for class." (Reykjavik, Iceland) by Marisa Sarto Photography Stay up to date by following this page or on Instagram: https://instagram.com/publicplaylist/

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M: “What are you listening to?”

“Huppiaan Aarre by Korpiklaani. It’s metal. When I was younger a classmate introduced metal into my life with this band. I’ve been hooked ever since; it’s also a tribute song to drinking.”

(Reykjavik, Iceland)

by Marisa Sarto Photography