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Omar Apollo, Stayback | Track Review 🎵

Omar Apollo shines on the short but incredibly sweet “Stayback,” the soulful, R&B-infused promo single from his full-length debut album.

Following ‘An Unorthodox Soundtrack to the United States,’ we deconstruct the huge list by region, focusing on The West Region.

‘15 C Songs Selected with No Rhyme or Reason’ features Ellie Goulding, Logic, ROSALÍA, Summer Walker, Taylor Swift & The Weeknd.

Though a bit quirky, Jesse Rutherford and The Neighbourhood deliver quite the alluring, charming, vibe-laden single with “Cherry Flavoured.”

Opting for a distraction from the crazy world, Bastille enlists Graham Coxon for a ‘departure’ for the band “WHAT YOU GONNA DO???”

On the 17th edition of 5ive Songs, we select five songs that are pink – or at least somehow associated with the color in some form or fashion.

For the 101st interview in the ‘Getting to Know…’ series, we get the scoop on the UK alternative collective, Planet For Sale.

‘11 Songs Serving Up Greetings & Good Morning’ features songs from Alex Aiono, The Beatles, EDEN, Max Frost, Mak Sauce & TOKYO’S REVENGE.

Scanning the Charts – Billboard 200 and Billboard Hot 100 dated 8/8/20 – Taylor Swift reigns as queen atop both charts.

On the 16th edition of 5ive Songs, we select five songs that are 💯 – rather, they feature the number ‘100’ in their respective title.

Billie Eilish returns with “my future,” a single that serves up familiarity as well as a couple new wrinkles from the wunderkind.

‘13 More Songs That Feature Names in Their Titles’ features music from CeeLo, Fiona Apple, Highly Suspect, K. Michelle, MJ & Perfume Genius.