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In the 378th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from York, PA theatrical hard rock/fantasy metal band, Illusions of Grandeur.
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In the 318th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Milford, Pennsylvania horror rock band, The Deathtones.
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On the 242nd interview in our Getting to Know… series, we chat it up with AvenueN9ne aka Philly-based artist and songwriter Derrick W.
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Best of the United States… in Most Cases features Azealia Banks, The Carters, Cheat Codes, Enrique Iglesias, Jon Bellion & Shawn Mendes.
After deconstructing ‘An Unorthodox Soundtrack to the United States’ by region, we reconstruct it with all its random, colorful facts & such.
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Following ‘An Unorthodox Soundtrack to the United States,’ we deconstruct the huge list by region, starting with The Northeast Region.
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The gargantuan ‘An Unorthodox Soundtrack to the United States’ features 50 songs referencing each of the 50 states, organized by regions.
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No. 8: Week of 5-18-2020 | Playlist Weekly Gems No. 8: Week of 5-18-2020 features music courtesy of Bad Bunny, Isaac Dunbar, and Todrick Hall among others.
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Wilkes-Barre, PA metalcore collective Toothless bring ample anger (and hellishness) to Mad Money with “The Neighbors” (Misinformed EP).
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19 Songs About Various Cities Around the World features songs with a city in their title. Camila Cabello, George Ezra & Travis Scott appear.
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Following imprisonment, beloved Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill returns with an enjoyable, well-rounded EP, ‘Legends of Summer.’
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Playlist “50 Songs About the 50 States” features music courtesy of Glen Campbell, Justin Timberlake, Lil Yachty, Rick Ross, and YUNGBLUD among many others.
