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Teyana Taylor, Bed of Roses | Spicy Tunez

In the fifth edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the controversial, eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Bed of Roses” by Teyana Taylor.

Getting to Know… Free Carmen | Interview

In the 500th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Finland-based alternative rock band, Free Carmen.

ZEE MACHINE, MAGNETIC | Song Review

Pop singer-songwriter ZEE MACHINE puts their foot into “MAGNETIC,” one of the most electrifying, fun, and irresistible singles of their career.

Jill Scott, Pressha | Song Review

Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter Jill Scott shines on “Pressha,” the second advanced single from her long-awaited sixth album, To Whom This May Concern.

Barry Manilow, Copacabana (At the Copa) | Throwback Vibez

In the seventh edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Copacabana (At the Copa)” by Barry Manilow.

Walter Miller, Basic Instinct | Beaming with Pride

In the fourth edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Basic Instinct” performed by pop/rock singer-songwriter Walter Miller.

bbno$, diamonds are forever | Song Review

Canadian rapper/singer bbno$ continues to be prolific and shows his versatility on his engaging first single of 2026, “diamonds are forever.”

Ari Lennox, Twin Flame | Song Review

Grammy-nominated R&B singer-songwriter Ari Lennox delivers another bop with her love-centric single, “Twin Flame.”

Father John Misty, The Old Law | Song Review

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Father John Misty impresses with his skillful pen and top-notch musicianship once more on his single, “The Old Law.”

Ice Spice, Big Guy | Wacky Wednesday

In the second edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “Big Guy” by rapper Ice Spice.