The Roots

This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 06/52

How well do you know the music of Gary Moore's "GM Shreds" flaunts blazing alternate picking, legato runs, and emotive string bends, showcasing his mastery over blues, rock, and metal....

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°108 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Ed Sheeran’s "Castle on the Hill" shines with nostalgia, blending personal childhood memories with a polished production, hitting global charts and achieving...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°10 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The Jam’s "Absolute Beginners" blends mod revival with introspection, while The Smiths’ "Shoplifters of the World Unite" pairs Morrissey’s wit with Marr’s...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°655 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of James Morrison's heartfelt "I Won’t Let You Go" offers soft acoustic devotion, while Zayn Malik's "Pillowtalk" fuses seductive R&B with electronic elements,...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°111 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Herbie Hancock’s “Rockit” broke barriers with its fusion of jazz, funk, and early ‘80s electronic beats, amplified by DXT’s innovative turntable work...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°242 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Snoop Dogg’s "Gin and Juice" mixes laid-back G-funk vibes with sly rebellion, while Tupac’s haunting "Hail Mary" delves into faith and mortality...

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We remember Gary Moore. ‘The Moore’s Law’

This day (February 6, 2011), in Estepona, Spain, died Robert William Gary Moore, a Northern Irish blues rock guitarist and singer .Tracklist : 1 . w/ Albert King - Stormy...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°718 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Justin Bieber’s "Confident," featuring Chance the Rapper, capped off his "Music Mondays" campaign with a slick R&B experiment. Released in 2013 as...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°329 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of From Hot Chip's quirky yet irresistible "Ready for the Floor" to Mauro Picotto's hypnotic "Komodo (Save a Soul)," the tracks capture distinct...

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This week In ’80s Throwback’ Videos 06/52

How well do you know the music of Van Halen's "She's the Woman" bridges 2012 and the '70s with Eddie’s inventive guitar work and David Lee Roth’s charismatic but patchy...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°668 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Alan Walker's "Faded" blends atmospheric introspection with mainstream appeal, driven by Iselin Solheim’s haunting vocals and a looping piano refrain. Its staggering...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°324 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Robert Plant’s "Heaven Knows" melds '80s synths with rock roots, while Bad Manners’ "Lorraine" keeps ska lively with cheeky brass energy. The...

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Contra Section

The Oddity of Origins explores the charming anomaly of contra dance music, originating from English, Scottish, and French soil transplanted to North American ground in the 17th and 18th centuries....

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°327 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Inner City’s "Do Ya" mixes techno with jazz-swing vibes, hitting #44 in the UK and #5 on US Dance charts, while Rozalla’s...

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This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 05/52

How well do you know the music of Bloc Party’s “Like Eating Glass” hits hard with jagged post-punk guitars and emotional turbulence, while Muse’s “Plug In Baby” fuses baroque-inspired riffs...

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This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 05/52

How well do you know the music of Kiss’s "War Machine" snarls with heavy riffs and ominous lyrics, while Iron Maiden’s "Aces High" channels WWII dogfights with galloping energy. Van...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°478 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Swans Way’s theatrical "Soul Train" blends smooth vocals with jazzy flair, while Simple Minds’ "Speed Your Love to Me" surges with raw...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°308 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Joss Stone’s “Fell In Love With A Boy” reimagines the White Stripes’ hit with sultry soul, while P.O.D.’s “Alive” blends nu-metal energy...

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Happy Birthday Alice Cooper

February 4, 1948 - Vincent Damon Furnier a.k.a. Alice Cooper also called 'The Godfather of Shock Rock' American singer is 71. Happy Birthday SirTracklist : 1 . Poison (Official Video)...

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We Remember Louis Jordan. ‘Father Of R&B, King of the Jukebox’

This day (February 4, 1975), in Los Angeles, California, died Louis Jordan, a pioneering American jazz, blues and rhythm & blues musician and bandleaderTracklist : 1 . Fish Fry(1966) 2...

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