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Evergreen
Awesome Songs: October 2023 | Playlist 🎧
Awesome Songs: October 2023 features music courtesy of Binoy, PinkPantheress, The Rolling Stones, Sufjan Stevens, and Troye Sivan.
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LGBTQ
Kevin Abstract, What Should I Do? | Song Review 🎵
Kevin Abstract surprises, continuing to embrace alternative music on “What Should I Do?”, an intriguing advance single from his album, Blanket.
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LGBTQ
Joaicon, self-centered | Song Review 🎵
Dominican singer/songwriter Joaicon brings ample energy, fun, and middle fingers on his short but potent punk single, “self-centered.”
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Evergreen
13 Songs Courtesy of Musicians from Ireland 🇮🇪 | Playlist 🎧
13 Songs Courtesy of Musicians from Ireland 🇮🇪 features music courtesy of Dermot Kennedy, Enya, Hozier, Niall Horan, Sinéad O’Connor, and U2.
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Album 💿
Sufjan Stevens, Javelin | Album Review 💿
Gifted singer/songwriter Sufjan Stevens delivers one of the best projects of his career with his 10th studio album Javelin, dedicated to his late partner.
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Columns
Elvis Presley vs. Perfume Genius | Head 2 Head 🗣️
In the 41st edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Elvis Presley and Perfume Genius contend for the best rendition of “Can’t Help Falling in Love.”
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Evergreen
13 More Songs Propelled by Light 💡 | Playlist 🎧
13 More Songs Propelled by Light 💡 features music courtesy of Charlie Puth, Hozier, Kelly Clarkson, Lana Del Rey, and The Weeknd.
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Music
Holly Humberstone, Kissing In Swimming Pools | Track Review 🎵
English singer/songwriter Holly Humberstone shines on “Kissing In Swimming Pools,” an advance single from her debut LP, Paint My Bedroom Black.
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1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏
Portugal. The Man, Feel It Still | 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏
In the 9th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏, we highlight “Feel It Still” performed by alternative band, Portugal. The Man.
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LGBTQ
Kevin Abstract, Blanket | Track Review 🎵
The ever adventurous Kevin Abstract returns with a brief, surprising, totally left of singer single with “Blanket” post-BROCKHAMPTON.
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Album 💿
Omar Apollo, Live For Me | Album Review 💿
Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Omar Apollo continues to grow and exhibit superb musicianship on his 16-minute, four-track EP, Live For Me.
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Evergreen
11 Songs Where It’s All Lips 👄, Baby! | Playlist 🎧
11 Songs Where It’s All Lips 👄, Baby! features music courtesy of Charlie Puth, Jaden Hossler, Janelle Monáe, Jessie Ware, and Lil Mama.