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1986 – 2026: 40 Songs for 40 Years | Playlist
1986 – 2026: 40 Songs for 40 Years features songs by Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, Hozier, Mariah Carey, The Weeknd, and Whitney Houston.
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Striking Bops from August 2026 | Playlist
Striking Bops from August 2026 features songs by Cardi B, DESTIN CONRAD, Orville Peck, Sam Smith, Saucy Santana, and Troye Sivan.
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13 More ABOUT Songs That Are Totally ‘Bout It | Playlist
13 More ABOUT Songs That Are Totally ‘Bout It features songs by BigXthaPlug, Bonnie Raitt, Dom Innarella, Jonah Kagen, Kendrick Lamar, and Mary J. Blige.
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Columns
Nickelback, Photograph | The Flops
In the seventh edition of The Flops (2026), we examine the questionable “Photograph” recorded by the Canadian rock band Nickelback.
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Music
Rex Orange County, Indecision | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ English singer-songwriter Rex Orange County and Canadian R&B singer-songwriter Daniel Caesar make a formidable duo on the soulful “Indecision.”
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Columns
Metric, Doomscroller | Wacky Wednesday
In the 33rd edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “Doomscroller,” performed by Canadian indie-rock band Metric.
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Columns
Alexander Stewart, Friends Don’t | Dazzling Duets
In the 31st edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), Alexander Stewart & Lauren Spencer Smith collaborate on “Friends Don’t.”
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13 Utterly Superb SO Songs | Playlist
13 Utterly Superb SO Songs features songs by Clipse, Gracie Abrams, Madonna, Miles Davis, Olivia Dean, and Peaches.
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Music
bbno$, burger | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Canadian rapper bbno$ brings plenty of attitude, fun, and utter silliness on his brief but potent single, “burger.”
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15 Ear-Catching Y-Y-You Songs | Playlist
15 Ear-Catching Y-Y-You Songs features songs by Adam Lambert, Ariana Grande, David Allan Coe, Felix Jaehn & Cascada, Rio Romeo, and Taylor Swift.
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5 Gems
Finger | 5 Gems
Finger: 5 Gems No. 23 (2026) features songs by Beats By AI, Boy Throb, Jake Minch, KATSEYE, and Lauren Spencer Smith.
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Fever | 5 Gems
Fever: 5 Gems No. 22 (2026) features songs by Adam Lambert, Alex Warren, Angrybaby, Joaicon, and Lucky Daye.