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Magic | 5 Gems
Magic: 5 Gems No. 7 (2026) features songs by Dua Lipa, Eminem, Lady Gaga, Lil’ Kim, and Santana.
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Getting to Know… Linnea’s Garden | Interview
In the 507th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Boston-based punk rock band Linnea’s Garden.
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Jill Scott, Don’t Play | Spicy Tunez
In the 18th edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Don’t Play” by Jill Scott.
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Nena, 99 Luftballons | 1 Hit WONDERful
In the ninth edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “99 Luftballons,” the one-hit wonder by German singer Nena and her band of the same name.
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Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, Twisted | Throwback Vibez
In the 27th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Twisted” by the legendary jazz vocal group, Lambert, Hendricks & Ross.
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Getting to Know… poıntless | Interview
In the 506th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Berlin-based melodic heavy rock act poıntless.
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Artemas, myself | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ English singer, songwriter & producer Artemas is on a downward spiral thanks to his ex-girlfriend on the dark, selfish, yet enjoyable single, “myself.”
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Artemas, psychokiller | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ English singer, songwriter & producer Artemas delivers another darkly satisfying single with “psychokiller” from his 2026 tape, getting up to no good.
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RAYE, Nightingale Lane. | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ British singer-songwriter RAYE delivers a stunning, heartbroken ballad with “Nightingale Lane.,” the second single from her sophomore LP.
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Alex Warren, Fever Dream | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Grammy-nominated pop singer-songwriter Alex Warren delivers a pleasant, overall polished and well-rounded single with “Fever Dream.”
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Kraftwerk, The Model | Throwback Vibez
In the 26th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “The Model” by the German electronic music band Kraftwerk.
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13 Compelling Car-Related Songs | Playlist
13 Compelling Car-Related Songs features songs by Doechii, Jonny McGovern, Kendrick Lamar, Tate McRae, Teddy Swims, and Tracy Chapman.