#13: Same Old Song and Dancehall
#13: Same Old Song and Dancehall
When Rihanna released her song “Work,” one publication described its style as “tropical house-flavored.” That didn’t sit... Read more
29 Jul 2016
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17mins
#12: House of the Rising Hanson
#12: House of the Rising Hanson
Hanson’s “MMMBop”—one version of it, anyway—turned twenty years old this March. While discussing the anniversary in a re... Read more
16 May 2016
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16mins
#11: With a Little Helper from My Friends
#11: With a Little Helper from My Friends
More often than not, April Fools' jokes just aren’t that funny. Especially when they’re part of a company’s branding str... Read more
4 Apr 2016
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13mins
#10: Here, There, and Everywhere You Look
#10: Here, There, and Everywhere You Look
The opening of ABC’s “Full House” is full of memorable moments: the Golden Gate Bridge, the beautiful old house, the fam... Read more
4 Mar 2016
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15mins
#9: Can You Seal the Love Tonight
#9: Can You Seal the Love Tonight
Fans love to debate musical genres: which ones we like, which ones we don’t, which songs fit into which genres—you know ... Read more
8 Feb 2016
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16mins
#8: Ain't No Valli Low Enough
#8: Ain't No Valli Low Enough
In the pantheon of pop classics, Frankie Valli’s “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” has to rank near the top. A funny thing ab... Read more
25 Jan 2016
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17mins
Tiny Tuner: Frankincense, Gold, and Mariah
Tiny Tuner: Frankincense, Gold, and Mariah
Twenty-one years after its debut, Mariah Carey’s Christmas anthem “All I Want For Christmas Is You” finally broke into t... Read more
25 Dec 2015
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12mins
#6: Bat Out Adele
#6: Bat Out Adele
Adele is setting insane records with her new album. Everyone is talking about her, and it seems like everyone loves her.... Read more
14 Dec 2015
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13mins
#5: If I Needed Some One Direction
#5: If I Needed Some One Direction
Boy bands come and boy bands go. But the Beatles seem like they might stick around forever. This week, we listen to “Oli... Read more
23 Nov 2015
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14mins
#4: Hamiltuner
#4: Hamiltuner
The musical “Hamilton” and its cast album have become something of a sensation. Today, we look at the song “My Shot” to ... Read more
9 Nov 2015
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18mins