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Billie Holiday, Strange Fruit | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶

On the 4th edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “Strange Fruit,” notably performed by Billie Holiday.

Grammy-winning rock collective The Black Keys introduce the blues to a new audience on their fine, Mississippi blues cover album, Delta Kream.

Grammy-winning alternative singer/songwriter St. Vincent delivers one of the truly elite, well-rounded albums of 2021 with Daddy’s Home.

11 Songs That are Loosely About Carnivorous Animals 🎧 features Big Sean, Björk, Halestorm, Jazmine Sullivan & Manchester Orchestra.

Canadian pop newcomer Cooper Bloom impresses on his short but sweet and uplifting debut single, “Drinkin Alone.”

For the 190th Q&A on The Musical Hype, we chat with all three members of the totally intriguing band, Stone Robot.

On the 3rd edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “MONTERO (Call Me by Your Name)” by Lil Nas X.

On the 45th edition of 5ive Songs, 2021, we select five songs that are associated with MARS in some form or fashion.

Scanning the Charts (6/5/21): Olivia Rodrigo Dominates the Billboard 200 with her highly anticipated debut album, SOUR.

Canadian musician Boy Golden is sure to make you high on his intriguing single “KD and Lunch Meat” from his debut LP, Church of Better Daze.

Ascending rapper YSN Flow is chocked-full of confidence, touting his come-up on the melodic banger, “Pac-Man.”

Ontario pop newcomer Riley Michaels impresses on “Someone Like You,” the intriguing, closing track on his self-titled, debut EP.