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The Beach Boys, God Only Knows | Controversial Songs
In the 20th edition of Controversial Songs (2025), we explore the controversy behind “God Only Knows” by The Beach Boys.
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Emitt Rhodes, Somebody Made For Me | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
In the 97th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Somebody Made For Me” by Emitt Rhodes.
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Neila, Erotic | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
In the 48th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Erotic” by Neila.
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Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
Scott Hoying, PRAY | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
In the 49th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2025), we highlight “PRAY,” performed by Grammy-winning pop singer-songwriter Scott Hoying.
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Getting to Know… Jay Draper & The Subterraneans | Interview
In the 470th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Jay Draper and his Toronto studio project, Jay Draper & The Subterraneans.
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Getting to Know… Venice Revive | Interview
In the 469th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Israeli symphonic metalcore project, Venice Revive.
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O.V. Wright, Let’s Straighten It Out | COVERS
In the 18th edition of COVERS (2025), O.V. Wright delivers a compelling rendition of “Let’s Straighten It Out,” originally performed by Latimore.
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Philip Glass, Koyaanisqatsi | Wacky Wednesday
In the 25th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique piece of music, “Koyaanisqatsi,” performed by Philip Glass.
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Evergreen
A Hodgepodge of Place Songs | Playlist 🎧
A Hodgepodge of Place Songs features songs by Chappell Roan, Dr. John, Fred again.., Janet Jackson, Käärijä & Hooja, and The Weeknd.
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Gunna Won’t Stop | Song Review 🎵
Grammy-nominated rapper Gunna makes it clear that he is in it for the long haul on his unstoppable single, “Won’t Stop.”
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1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏
Randy Newman, Short People | 1 Hit WONDERful
In the 23rd edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Short People” performed by Randy Newman.
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Jean Knight, Do Me | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
In the 96th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Do Me” by the late, great, Grammy-nominated soul singer, Jean Knight.