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Evergreen
A Wow-tastic Compendium of W Songs | Playlist
A Wow-tastic Compendium of W Songs features songs by Drake, Megan Thee Stallion, Olly Alexander, RAYE, Sabrina Carpenter, and sombr.
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Evergreen
BOY, These Songs Are About You, Part 5 | Playlist
BOY, These Songs Are About You, Part 5 features songs by 5 Seconds of Summer, Jonny McGovern, Lady Gaga, Lil Uzi Vert, Malcolm Todd, and Nieri.
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Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
Marlon Williams, My Boy | Bangerz N Bopz
In the ninth edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “My Boy” performed by New Zealand singer-songwriter Marlon Williams.
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Columns
Getting to Know… Sounds Escape | Interview
In the 498th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Auckland-based multi-instrumentalist Logan Wedgwood regarding his instrumental project, Sounds Escape.
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LGBTQ
ETHAN, weaker days | Song Review
The handsome and talented Kiwi LGBTQ pop musician, ETHAN, delivers an authentic, honest, and must-hear bop in “weaker days.”
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Evergreen
13 More Songs Driven by the Power of BE | Playlist 🎧
13 More Songs Driven by the Power of BE features songs by Gunna, Jerry Butler & Betty Everett, Jordan Suaste, The Spinners, War, and Yeat.
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Evergreen
11 He, Him & His Songs | Playlist 🎧
11 He, Him & His Songs feature songs by Camila Cabello, Gunna, Kehlani, Luke Combs, and Megan Thee Stallion.
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Evergreen
Eye 👁 This List of Must-Hear “I” Songs, Vol. 2 | Playlist 🎧
Eye 👁 This List of Must-Hear “I” Songs, Vol. 2 features songs by Afroman, Benedict Cork, Gracie Abrams, Jerry Butler, Katy Perry, and Tate McRae.
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Columns
Tate McRae vs. ETHAN | Head 2 Head
In the 43rd edition of Head 2 Head (2024), Tate McRae and ETHAN contend for the best rendition of “she’s all I wanna be” / “he’s all I wanna be.”
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Columns
ETHAN, Like It | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
In the 29th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Like It” by Sydney-based pop artist, ETHAN.
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Kanye West vs. Stan Walker | Head 2 Head
In the 12th edition of Head 2 Head (2024), Kanye West and Stan Walker contend for the best rendition of “Ultralight Beam.”
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Columns
Stan Walker, Ultralight Beam | COVERS
In the 9th edition of COVERS (2024), Stan Walker delivers a compelling rendition of “Ultralight Beam,” originally performed by Kanye West.