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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°331 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Morrissey's "I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris" channels unrequited love through an embrace of a cold, unresponsive city, blending poetic alienation with...

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This week In Soul Artists 07/52

How well do you know the music of Al Jarreau’s "Trouble in Paradise" from his 1983 album balances smooth production and heartfelt lyrics, though it leans into safe territory compared...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°118 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Norman Cook’s "Dub Be Good to Me" stands out with its mix of SOS Band’s original framework, Johnny Dynell’s bassline, and The...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°411 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Tracks like Migos and Drake’s “Walk It Talk It” stick to hypnotic beats and catchy repetition, with a retro-themed music video adding...

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This week In Male Balladeers 07/52

How well do you know the music of Robbie Williams’ "Angels," co-written with Guy Chambers, blends sweeping production with karaoke-ready appeal, securing its place in late-'90s pop history despite chart...

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New Music Videos (Legends & Superstars) – N°563

Featuring: ROSALÍA, Lola Young, Charli XCX, Central Cee, James Blake, Bleachers, Anna Calvi, Kim Gordon, Christine and the Queens, Jacob Collier, Ghost, The New Pornographers, The Black Keys, The Avett...

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This week In Jazz Legends (Special Pianists) 07/52

How well do you know the music of Omar Sosa’s Moody Jazz Café performance fused Afro-Cuban rhythms with modern jazz, blending traditional influences with electronic effects. His use of piano,...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°115 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Kool & The Gang’s "Get Down On It" combines funky basslines with vibrant horn bursts, embodying 1980s party vibes. Billy Ocean’s "When...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°657 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Taylor Swift’s "Style" captures the push-pull dynamics of a turbulent romance with sleek production and nods to nostalgia, standing tall on *1989*....

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°108 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Daniel Bedingfield’s "Gotta Get Thru This" brilliantly channels raw emotion with a DIY edge, blending heartfelt falsetto and UK garage beats recorded...

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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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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°669 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Sam Smith’s "Lay Me Down" carries raw emotion, evolving from a modest 2013 release to gaining wider notice with a 2015 reissue...

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‘We Are Live’ N°15 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The Kills’ "The Good Ones" thrives on raw minimalism, with Alison Mosshart’s snarl paired against Jamie Hince’s taut guitar, creating electrifying tension....

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°106 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Annie Lennox’s haunting "Love Song for a Vampire" stands out with its gothic atmosphere and evocative grief, tying perfectly to Coppola's *Dracula*....

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This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 06/52

How well do you know the music of 50 Cent’s "In Da Club" fuses Dr. Dre’s signature production with raw energy, dominating the Billboard Hot 100 for nine weeks and...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°331 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Bass Bumpers’ "The Music's Got Me" captures early '90s Eurodance energy with thumping beats and addictive vocal loops, while MC Sar &...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°103 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Depeche Mode’s “See You” blends youthful charm with darker synth-pop edges, capturing a transitional moment for the band post-Vince Clarke. Blondie’s Debbie...

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Moving Kimonos

Regional whispers echo through the air, from Edo's vibrant rush to Kansai's introspective lyricism, showcasing the diverse musical styles that morph to fit their locale. As the Ensemble Nipponia keeps...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°455 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Stormzy’s "Cold," from *Gang Signs & Prayer*, delivers sharp grime energy in just 2:36, with Swifta Beater’s taut production elevating its impactful...

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 06/52

How well do you know the music of Angélique Kidjo and Buddy Guy's rendition of Hendrix's "Voodoo Child" blends Beninese vocal finesse with emotive guitar riffs, striking a balance between...

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