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Getting to Know… Open Window | Interview

In the 495th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Thousand Oaks-based rock band Open Window.

JORDY, COULDA NOT | Beaming with Pride

In the 99th edition of Beaming with Pride (2025), we highlight “COULDA NOT” performed by gay pop singer-songwriter JORDY.

Getting to Know… Glaascats | Interview

In the 494th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Fribourg, Switzerland-based band Glaascats.

Getting to Know… Lake Mar/E | Interview

In the 493rd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from northern Utah rock/metal band Lake Mar/E.

Luther Vandross & Mariah Carey, Endless Love | COVERS

In the 40th edition of COVERS (2025), Luther Vandross & Mariah Carey deliver a compelling rendition of “Endless Love,” originally recorded by Lionel Richie & Diana Ross.

Bad Bunny, DtMF | Wacky Wednesday

In the 50th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “DtMF,” performed by Bad Bunny.

Who, What, When, Where, Why, How Songs | Playlist

Who, What, When, Where, Why, How Songs features songs by Bee Gees, Billie Eilish, Reneé Rapp, Sabrina Carpenter, Sean Dempsey, and Whitney Houston.

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.”

Amanda Perez, Angel | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the 48th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Angel” performed by Mexican American R&B singer-songwriter Amanda Perez.

John Prine, Angel From Montgomery | Throwback Vibez

In the 196th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Angel From Montgomery” by singer-songwriter extraordinaire John Prine.