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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°334 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of UB40’s "Rat in Mi Kitchen" combines an upbeat reggae rhythm with political edge, using a metaphorical rat to critique Margaret Thatcher’s government....

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°481 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of From the heartfelt fusion of rock, folk, and soul in Hothouse Flowers' "An Emotional Time" to Tom Petty's tight and energetic "You...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°611 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of "Run Up" by Major Lazer featuring PartyNextDoor and Nicki Minaj blends breezy Caribbean vibes with dancehall finesse, featuring PND's melodic charm and...

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This week In ’70s Throwback’ 07/52

How well do you know the music of Elvis Presley's "Polk Salad Annie" thrives on theatrical stage energy with karate moves and Southern gothic tones, while Heart's "Magic Man" blends...

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 07/52

How well do you know the music of Pat Metheny’s reworking of Carly Simon’s "That's The Way I Always Heard It Should Be" transforms its emotional weight into intricate instrumental...

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Ratt switch off their ‘Detonator’ in Osaka (1991)

February 16, 1991 - Ratt's "Detonator" tour - they say it could be guitarist Robbin Crosby's last concert with the band - closes at Festival Hall in Osaka, Japan

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Iron Maiden rock Tokyo (2008)

February 16, 2008 - Iron Maiden 's "Somewhere Back in Time" World Tour stops at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°653 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Lizzo's funky "Juice" exudes self-love through retro grooves and a vibrant music video, while Martin Garrix's "Animals" thrives on a minimal yet...

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This week In ’90s Throwback’ 07/52

How well do you know the music of Jamiroquai’s "Cosmic Girl" blends disco-funk revival with '90s electronic flair, boasting syncopated rhythms and galactic-inspired lyrics, though its mechanical edge may feel...

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Animated New Music Videos – N°136

Featuring: Sevren, Puscifer, Joji, Glorb, VXLLAIN, EXHUMED, Al Shami, YOASOBI, Gorillaz, Hatsuboshi Gakuen, Aiobahn, LADANIVA, Soul Of Afrika, Alan Walker, Fatboy Slim, Gorillaz, Navjaxx, Opeth, Imogen Heap, 礼衣, Theodora, Oneohtrix...

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‘We Are Live’ N°126 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Stereophonics’ "Indian Summer" blends nostalgia with arena-ready riffs but feels a bit predictable, while Foals’ "My Number" pulses with rhythmic precision and...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°545 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Coheed and Cambria’s "The Suffering" fuses progressive complexity with radio-ready hooks, driven by Claudio Sanchez’s piercing vocals and a sleek blend of...

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Warner Bros. publish Laurie Anderson’s second album : ‘Mister Heartbreak’ (1984)

Laurie Anderson's 'Mister Heartbreak' is her second album released on February 14, 1984 by Warner Bros.Track Listing : 1.Sharkey'S Day (Laurie Anderson) - 07:41 . 2.Langue D'Amour (Laurie Anderson) -...

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Page & Plant rock Tokyo (1996)

February 13, 1996 - Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, their band plus a symphony orchestra will share the stage at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan

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The Police come back to raid Tokyo (2008)

February 13, 2008 - The (reformed) The Police will be on stage at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°692 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Paramore’s "The Only Exception" showcases a softer, stripped-down ballad in 6/8 time, veering from their usual energy. Hayley Williams’ heartfelt delivery anchors...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°333 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Garbage's "Cherry Lips (Go Baby Go)" mixes quirky glam-pop with retro-futuristic vibes, featuring Steve Marker's tuba through a wah-wah pedal and Daniel...

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Happy Birthday Steve Hackett. ‘Highly String’

This day (February 12 , 1950), in Pimlico, London, England, is born Steve William Hackett simply known as Steve Hackett , English rock (and classical) guitarist, singer and composer, member...

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‘We Are Live’ N°14 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Michael Bolton and Bob Dylan's "Steel Bars" channels raw '90s melodrama with vivid metaphors of emotional captivity, while Throwing Muses' "Counting Backwards"...

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Nippon Trad

From the ethereal sounds of the koto to the rhythmic beats of the taiko drums, these sonic landscapes paint a vivid picture of Japan's musical evolution. Ensemble Nipponia and Tokyo...

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