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Getting to Know… Divinex | Interview 🎤

In the 351st Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Rochester, NY instrumental progressive metal band, Divinex.

Orville Peck, Queen of the Rodeo | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

In the 18th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight the song, “Queen of the Rodeo” performed by Orville Peck.

Foo Fighters, Rescued | Track Review 🎵

Foo Fighters address the devasting loss of Taylor Hawkins on “Rescued,” the promo single and opening track from their 11th studio album, But Here We Are.

AJR, The Dumb Song | Track Review 🎵

Indie-pop brother trio AJR (Adam, Jack, and Ryan) remain true to self on their first single of 2023, “The Dumb Song.” Question: Is it good or dumb?

The Weeknd, Double Fantasy | Track Review 🎵

Canadian R&B standout The Weeknd links up with ATL rap superstar Future for “Double Fantasy,” a single from the HBO series, The Idol.

George McCrae, I Get Lifted | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 66th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “I Get Lifted” by disco/funk/soul musician, George McCrae. 

11 Songs All About Her Majesty, The Queen, Vol. 2 | Playlist 🎧

11 Songs All About Her Majesty, The Queen, Vol. 2 features music courtesy of ABBA, Ari Lennox, Mad Tsai, Orville Peck, and Queen.

Andraé Crouch, I Don’t Know Why | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

In the 23rd edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by gospel legend Andraé Crouch performing, “I Don’t Know Why.”

The Pointer Sisters vs. Omar Rudberg | Head 2 Head 🗣️

In the 16th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), The Pointer Sisters and Omar Rudberg contend for the best rendition of “I’m So Excited.” 

Sheena Easton, Sugar Walls | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶

In the 10th edition of Controversial Tunes (2023), we explore the controversy behind the song, “Sugar Walls” by Sheena Easton.