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Nick Hissom, Hot Boy Things | Spicy Tunez
In the 36th edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Hot Boy Things” by Nick Hissom.
Death Cab For Cutie, Punching the Flowers | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Death Cab For Cutie delivers another compelling song with “Punching the Flowers,” the second single from their 11th LP, I Built You A Tower.
Joyce Wrice, Crack The Code | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ R&B singer-songwriter Joyce Wrice has found true L-O-V-E on her sleek, romance-driven single, “Crack The Code.”
Metro Station, Shake It | 1 Hit WONDERful
In the 18th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “Shake It” by pop/rock band Metro Station.
Grace Jones, Private Life | Throwback Vibez
In the 54th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Private Life” by the multi-talented Grace Jones.
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