Sound Off (Gold): Transit Tunes & Childhood Chimes
9/10/202528 min
We’re proud to present the winning entries from our Sound Off competition: five listener-made short stories that rose to the very top. From clever tinnitus tonics to melodic subway signals, from mischievous church bells to a guitar that speaks in whispers, this Gold Collection is rich with emotion, originality, and sonic craft.
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First 90 secondsDallas Taylor· Host0:01
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