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#10: Under the hood of Tracy Chapman's 'Fast Car'
Chapman's 1988 hit from her debut album is having a moment — but it's not even the first comeback in the song's lifetime.
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#9: Blur-red Lines
I'm back after a hiatus for some completely objective and level-headed journalism on the heated case between Damon Albarn vs Taylor Alison Swift.
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#8: That Funny Feeling
Mr. Burnham still has me in his grips, I fear. Plus, we are finally getting the 10-minute version of All Too Well.
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#3: The 'Derry Girls' Soundtrack is a One-Way Ticket Back to the '90s
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#7: SNL Musical Guests: The Good, The Bad and The Kanye
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#1: Don't Stop Her Now
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#4: Got Georgia on My Mind
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#9: Blur-red Lines
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#6: Red Lights, Stop Signs
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#7: SNL Musical Guests: The Good, The Bad and The Kanye
The most jaw-dropping SNL performances from over the years based on how chaotic or cool they were. plus, find out what your school's most-listened to…
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#6: Red Lights, Stop Signs
"drivers license" is doing numbers & the music industry seriously owes it to Gen Z and TikTok. plus, miley! tiny! desk!
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#5: Nice Music, Shit Clothes
Choose your fighter: Blur vs. Oasis. Plus, a song by a literal 17-year-old that will rip your heart out
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#4: Got Georgia on My Mind
Looking back on Ray Charles' 1960 classic rendition of the song. Plus, where to find all those catchy violin covers of pop songs in 'Bridgerton.'
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#3: The 'Derry Girls' Soundtrack is a One-Way Ticket Back to the '90s
you should probably watch this show asap rocky. plus, the explicit version of "Potential Break Up Song" you didn't know you needed, and a big ol…
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#2: Sorry, the Old Taylor Can't Come to the Phone Right Now
why? cause she's too tired from carrying the entire pop industry on her back. plus, an AI-bot that roasts your music taste
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#1: Don't Stop Her Now
Princess Diana, Freddie Mercury, and a wild night on the town. Plus, your next favorite artist based on your Spotify Wrapped.
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