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Lil Peep, Praying to the Sky | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 60th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Praying to the Sky” performed by deceased rapper and singer Lil Peep.

Getting to Know… The Purple Helmets | Interview

In the 474th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Nova Scotian indie alt band, The Purple Helmets.

Getting to Know… Final Transmission | Interview

In the 473rd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Bury St Edmunds rock band, Final Transmission.

Howlin’ Wolf vs. The Doors | Head 2 Head

In the 24th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Howlin’ Wolf and The Doors contend for the best rendition of “Back Door Man.”

DeathbyRomy & Palaye Royale, PRAY TO ME | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 59th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “PRAY TO ME” performed by DeathbyRomy & Palaye Royale.

Ruben, Girlfriend | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

In the 60th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight “Girlfriend” performed by Norwegian pop singer-songwriter Ruben.

Getting to Know… Shellshock Lullaby | Interview

In the 472nd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Montana pop-punk band Shellshock Lullaby.

Brandon Lake & Jelly Roll, Hard Fought Hallelujah | Dazzling Duets

In the eighth edition of Dazzling Duets (2025), Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll collaborate on “Hard Fought Hallelujah.”

Con Funk Shun, Ffun | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 118th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Ffun” by fuck collective Con Funk Shun.

15 Surefire Classics from the 1980s | Playlist 🎧

15 Surefire Classics from the 1980s features songs by Cyndi Lauper, George Michael, Mtume, Paul McCartney, Prince, and Stephanie Mills.