EPISODE · Jun 24, 2025 · 24 MIN
DO Call It A Comeback
from Stereothematica
From the grief-fueled artistry of Ben Kweller to the soulful resurgence of Ethiopian legend Girma Bèyènè, this week, we get into the emotional power of musical comebacks—those triumphant, and sometimes tragic, returns to the spotlight. Videos:Ben Kweller: Dollar Store (2025)Girma Bèyènè & Akalé Wubé: Enkèn Yèlélèbesh (2017) Extras:Ben Kweller’s famous nosebleed at ACL 2006Vulture’s Review of “Cover the Mirrors”Ben’s show at the Troubadour is on July 23!Girma Bèyènè: Enkèn Yèlélèbesh (Original 1969) Girma’s Comeback Concert at Studio de L’ermitage (2015)Ethiopiques CollectionEthiopiques: Revolt of the SoulMy Beautiful GirmaDonate:17 Non-Profits Supporting Immigrant RightsMore Social Justice OrgsConnect with us on Instagram (to share your song picks or troll us), Spotify (for our ever-growing playlist), and Stereothematica.com (for extra fun)!If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe, and if you love it, a five-star rating and review would send us into the exosphere of excitement.And email us at [email protected]! We will write back!
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From the grief-fueled artistry of Ben Kweller to the soulful resurgence of Ethiopian legend Girma Bèyènè, this week, we get into the emotional power of musical comebacks—those triumphant, and sometimes tragic, returns to the spotlight. Videos: Ben Kweller: Dollar Store (2025) Girma Bèyènè & Akalé Wubé: Enkèn Yèlélèbesh (2017) Extras: Ben Kweller’s famous nosebleed at ACL 2006 Vulture’s Review of “Cover the Mirrors” Ben’s show at the Troubadour is on July 23! Girma Bèyènè: Enk...
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