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Striking Bops from February 2026 | Playlist
Striking Bops from February 2026 features songs by Bentley Robles, Bleachers, Don Toliver, Feng, John Summit, Noah Kahan, Peaches, and Spilata.
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The Red Clay Strays, If I Didn’t Know You | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ South Alabama country rock band The Red Clay Strays delivers a gorgeous, moving, and utterly sincere record with “If I Didn’t Know You.”
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4 Non Blondes vs. Dolly Parton & Linda Perry | Head 2 Head
In the 33rd edition of Head 2 Head (2025), 4 Non Blondes and Dolly Parton & Linda Perry contend for the best rendition of “What’s Up?”.
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Dolly Parton & Linda Perry, What’s Up? | COVERS
In the 29th edition of COVERS (2025), Dolly Parton & Linda Perry deliver a compelling rendition of “What’s Up?”, originally performed by 4 Non Blondes.
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Jimmy Buffett, Margaritaville | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
In the 136th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Margaritaville” by Jimmy Buffett.
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13 Compelling 1st, 2nd + two 3rds’ Songs | Playlist 🎧
13 Compelling 1st, 2nd + two 3rds’ Songs features music courtesy of Fleetwood Mac, Halestorm, Jack Harlow, Monica & Chris Stapleton.
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Danny Smart, She’s Mine | Track Review 🎵
Danny Smart combines country with rock perfectly. He has all the qualities of a major country artist, but he also has a Rocky edge.
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12 Unique Songs Loosely Associated with the Moon | Playlist 🎧
12 Unique Songs Loosely Associated with the Moon features music courtesy of Ali Gatie, Black Pumas, Harry Styles, Luke Combs & Roddy Ricch.
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Eric Church, ‘Desperate Man’ | Track Review
Eric Church comes back strong following a three-year hiatus with “Desperate Man,” the title-track from his sixth studio LP.
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11 Songs That Get A Bit Heavy | Playlist 🎧
“11 Songs That Get A Bit ‘Heavy’” features songs courtesy of Anne-Marie, Linkin Park, Meek Mill, Oh Wonder, and Zac Brown Band among others.
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Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, ‘Coolin’ Out’ | Track Review
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats releases “Coolin’ Out,” the third and final single issued in advance of their sophomore album, ‘Tearing at the Seams.’
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Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, ‘Hey Mama’ | Track Review
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats return with “Hey Mama,” the second single from their sophomore album, ‘Tearing at the Seams.’