My Weekly Mixtape
By Brian Colburn
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My Weekly Mixtape is a music podcast built around discovery, collaboration, and the stories behind the songs — celebrating the art of crafting a great playlist while bringing the spirit of the classic mixtape into the streaming era.
Hosted by Brian Colburn, the show features interviews and conversations with artists, musicians, and passionate music fans as they curate themed playlists, break down why songs matter, and explore how music connects to memory, identity, and personal moments in time.
Each episode blends rock, pop, punk, hip-hop, country, alternative, indie, and beyond, combining artist insights, track-by-track commentary, and deep nostalgia into a playlist-driven music podcast for casual listeners and serious music heads alike.
If you love discovering new music, revisiting old favorites, and hearing the stories that live between the tracks, My Weekly Mixtape gives your playlists the treatment they deserve — every single week.
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Warren Haynes Revisits Tales of Ordinary Madness: Lost Songs, New Mixes & the Stories Behind The Album
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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Inside “(Rock) Superstar”: Outlier, Sen Dog & Hyro The Hero Reignite a Cypress Hill Classic
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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When Rock Met Hip-Hop: How Two Genres Collided to Change Music Forever
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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After the Lighters Went Out: 10 Post-2000 Power Ballads with Terrie Carr
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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Moonlit Miles: 10 After-Hours Songs to Fuel That Solo Late-Night Drive
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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But Wait, There’s More: Uncovering the Hidden CD Tracks of the ’90s
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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Best Songs to Send to Your Crush: 10 Not-At-All-Awkward Soft Launch Songs
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Jan 18, 2026 |
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Laurie Berkner on Her “Rocketship Run” & the Evolution of Children’s Music in the Streaming Era
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Jan 11, 2026 |
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Feel the Beat: 20 Essential Songs That Defined ’80s Dance Music
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Jan 04, 2026 |
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The Sound of Shinedown: Barry Kerch & Eric Bass on Reinvention, Resilience & the Future
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Dec 28, 2025 |
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The Sound of Cover Songs 2025: 10 Standout Covers That Made Waves
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Dec 25, 2025 |
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The Sound of Country 2025: 12 Standout Songs that Defined The Year
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Dec 21, 2025 |
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The Sound of 2025: Chaos, Hooks & Noise Collide in 20 Essential Songs
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Dec 14, 2025 |
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Here Comes Bowling For Soup: Jaret Reddick on Why Humor, Harmony & Pop-Punk Never Get Old
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Dec 07, 2025 |
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Eric Hirshberg Gets ‘For Real’: From Activision CEO to Music Collaborations with Aloe Blacc
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Celebrating Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas & The Muppet Movie: Paul Williams on The Muppets' Music & Magic
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Nov 30, 2025 |
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Passing Down the Playlist: How My Father Shaped My Love of Music Through 20 Songs
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Nov 23, 2025 |
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Breaking the Mold: 10 ’80s Hair Band Songs That Still Rock Today
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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The Best Unplugged Songs: 10 Acoustic Versions That Reinvent the Originals
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon: The Ultimate Music Connection Challenge
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Women Who Rocked the ’90s: The Best Female Fronted Songs of the Decade
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Oct 26, 2025 |
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My Weekly Mixtape Returns! New Season, New Format & Big Updates
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Oct 19, 2025 |
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The Ultimate Mixtape: The Songs That Made You Love Music
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Aug 31, 2025 |
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What Makes the Perfect Album? Artists, Music Podcasters and Fans Weigh In
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Aug 24, 2025 |
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Don Jamieson of That Metal Show Reveals His Ultimate KISS Dream Concert Setlist
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Aug 17, 2025 |
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Still Imaginary, Still Legendary: 20 More Fictional Bands from Movies, TV & Pop Culture
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Aug 10, 2025 |
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Imaginary, Yet Legendary: 20 Fictional Bands from Movies, TV & Pop Culture
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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How Green Jellÿ Made Rock History: Bill Manspeaker on Cereal Killer, Tool & Marvel’s Carnage Rules
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Jul 27, 2025 |
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Jim Loughlin of moe. Reveals His Ultimate Dream Concert Setlist & Top 5 Live moe. Songs
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Jul 20, 2025 |
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Revisiting MTV’s Glory Days: The Most Iconic 80s Music Videos
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Jul 13, 2025 |
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LOL Through the Decades: 20 of the Funniest Comedy & Novelty Songs of All Time
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Jul 06, 2025 |
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A Deep Dive Into John Hiatt's Greatest Songs & Underrated Classics
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Jun 29, 2025 |
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’90s Country Music Revisited: 20 Boot-Scootin’ Hits & Honky-Tonk Classics
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Jun 22, 2025 |
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Summer Oldies & Doo-Wop Classics: 20 Songs for Sun, Sand & Summer Nights
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Jun 15, 2025 |
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Drowning Pool's CJ Pierce Reveals His Ultimate Dream Concert Setlist
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Jun 08, 2025 |
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Inside the Album: The Dead Daisies - Lookin’ For Trouble (feat. Doug Aldrich of The Dead Daisies)
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Jun 01, 2025 |
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Inside The Albums: Hinder - Back To Life & Extreme Behavior (feat. Cody Hanson of Hinder)
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May 25, 2025 |
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Hit Play: The 20 Greatest ’90s Rock Album Openers
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May 04, 2025 |
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Inside The Record Company’s Songbook: The Stories Behind the Songs (feat. Chris Vos of The Record Company)
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Apr 27, 2025 |
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Inside The Album: The Presidents of The United States of America (feat. Chris Ballew of PUSA)
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Apr 20, 2025 |
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And Their Opponent: 10 WWE / WrestleMania Entrance Themes That Still Pop
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Apr 13, 2025 |
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Mastering The Loudness Wars with Sterling Sound's Chris Gehringer
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Apr 06, 2025 |
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Digging Into the History of Record Store Day with Co-Founder Carrie Colliton
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Phish for Beginners: 20 Studio Tracks to Test the Waters
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Mar 30, 2025 |
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The Prescription for That Fever: 20 Ultimate Cowbell Anthems with Jon Loree of Tantric / Smile Empty Soul
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Mar 23, 2025 |
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Inside the Song: Switchfoot & Buddy Guy - Last Man Standing (feat. Tim Foreman of Switchfoot)
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Mar 16, 2025 |
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Billboard Number One Hits of the ’70s: Revisiting 20 Songs That Topped the Charts
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Mar 09, 2025 |
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A Sonic Reset: 20 Inspiring Rock Songs with Powerful Lyrics and Uplifting Energy
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Inside Shinedown’s Songbook: The Stories Behind the Songs (feat. Barry Kerch of Shinedown)
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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Inside the Album: Eric Bass Presents… I Had A Name (feat. Eric Bass of Shinedown)
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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Till The Wheels Fall Off: 20 Essential Blackberry Smoke Songs with Paul Jackson of Blackberry Smoke
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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Inside the Album: Winona Fighter - My Apologies To The Chef (feat. Coco Kinnon of Winona Fighter)
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Press Play, Feel Better: 20 Feel-Good Songs Built for Happy Vibes
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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The Ultimate Super Bowl Halftime Shows (feat. Justin Penik of Talkin' Giants)
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Inside the Album: moe. - Circle of Giants (feat. Jim Loughlin of moe.)
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Jan 26, 2025 |
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Inside the Album: Counting Crows - August and Everything After (feat. Founding Member Steve Bowman)
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Jan 19, 2025 |
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Inside The Doobie Brothers Songbook: The Stories Behind the Songs (feat. The Doobie Brothers' Ed Toth)
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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The Ultimate Mixtape: A Musical Time Capsule Playlist, Vol. 3
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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The Ultimate Mixtape: A Musical Time Capsule Playlist, Vol. 2
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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The Ultimate Mixtape: A Musical Time Capsule Playlist, Vol. 1
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Jan 05, 2025 |
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Blink and You’ll Miss It: 20 Short Songs That Prove Length Doesn’t Define Impact
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Dec 29, 2024 |
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The Sound of Cover Songs 2024: 10 Standout Covers That Demanded Your Attention
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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Inside the Albums: Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas & The Muppet Movie (feat. Paul Williams)
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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The Sound of 2024: The Year in Music Told Through 20 Essential Songs
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Dec 15, 2024 |
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The Sound of Country 2024: 20 Standout Songs that Defined the Year
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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Loud, Fast, Relentless: 20 High-Energy Punk Rock Songs for the Ultimate Workout
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Dec 01, 2024 |
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Inside the Covers: 6 Unique Cover Versions of Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer”
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Nov 24, 2024 |
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From Heartbreakers to Wilburys and Beyond: A “Breakdown” of 20 Tom Petty Classics
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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Stripped to the Core: 20 Acoustic & MTV Unplugged Classics of the ’90s
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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Back to the Jukebox, Vol. 2: Exploring 20 More Golden Oldies & Doo-Wop Classics of the ‘50s and ’60s
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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All the Feels: 20 Songs That Capture Nostalgia Perfectly
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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The Absolute ZZ Top: 20 Songs Defining “That Little Ol’ Band From Texas”
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Oct 20, 2024 |
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Inside Desmond Child’s Songbook, Vol. 2: More Stories Behind the Songs (feat. Desmond Child)
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Oct 13, 2024 |
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Inside the Album: ZZ Ward - Mother EP (feat. ZZ Ward)
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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Loud, Bold, Unstoppable: 20 Essential ’90s Female Rock Songs with Emily Wolfe
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Oct 06, 2024 |
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Inside Mr. Big’s Songbook: The Stories Behind the Songs (feat. Billy Sheehan of Mr. Big)
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Inside Joe Bonamassa's Songbook: The Stories Behind the Songs (feat. Joe Bonamassa)
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Sep 29, 2024 |
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Karaoke 101: Your Beginner’s Guide to Sing-Alongs, Clichés & Etiquette
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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Come Wit’ It Now: 10 Essential Rage Against The Machine Tracks
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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Whoa Songs: 20 Epic Tracks Built Around Music’s Most Iconic “Whoa” Lyric
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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Takin’ Care Of Business: Breaking Down 20 Work Week Songs That Power Through the Daily Grind
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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Hit Today, Gone Tomorrow: 20 Definitive One-Hit Wonders of the ‘90s
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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Inside The Album: Sonny Gullage - Go Be Free (feat. Kevin "Sonny" Gullage)
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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Driven by Six Strings: 20 Songs Celebrating the Power of the Guitar
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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The Spirit of the Airwaves: 20 Songs Defining the Impact of Radio
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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Inside the Covers: 7 Unique Cover Versions of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers’ “Refugee”
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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Inside the Album: Vertical Horizon - Everything You Want (feat. Matt Scannell of Vertical Horizon)
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Jul 21, 2024 |
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The S.S. Smooth: 20 Yacht Rock Essentials with Yacht Rock Revue
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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Inside Gin Blossoms’ Songbook: The Stories Behind the Songs (feat. Robin Wilson of Gin Blossoms)
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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Three of a Kind: 20 Legendary Rock Trios That Prove Less Is More
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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We Regret Nothing: 20 ’90s Guilty Pleasure Songs We’ll Defend Forever
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Jun 23, 2024 |
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All Summer Long: 20 Songs to Enhance Your Summer Vibes
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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Inside the Album: Wolfgang Valbrun - Flawed By Design (feat. Wolfgang Valburn)
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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Hidden in Plain Sight: 20 Underrated ’90s Rock Songs You May Have Forgotten
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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Fire It Up: 20 Songs to Fuel a Hard Rock Road Trip with Jon Loree of Tantric
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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Broken Hearted Saviors: 20 Songs That Define Big Head Todd & The Monsters with Todd Park Mohr
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May 26, 2024 |
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Come Out and Play: 20 Essential ‘90s Punk Rock Songs with Coco Kinnon of Winona Fighter
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May 20, 2024 |
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Inside the Song: Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes - Going Home (feat. Dire Straits’ Guy Fletcher)
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May 15, 2024 |
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All Killer, No Filler: 20 Iconic Guitar Solos with Jesse Dayton
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May 13, 2024 |
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Hands in the Air: 20 Essential '90s Club & Dance Anthems
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May 06, 2024 |
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A Decade of Dominance: 20 Essential ’80s Metal Anthems with Don Jamieson of That Metal Show
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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We Regret Nothing: 20 ’80s Guilty Pleasure Songs We’ll Defend Forever
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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Completely Spellbound: 20 Songs That Stop You in Your Tracks
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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Kickflip Into Nostalgia: 20 Essential Songs from the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater Soundtracks
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Classic Rock Anthems: 20 Legendary Songs That Shaped Rock History with Britt Lightning of Vixen
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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Next Wave of Heavy: 20 Modern Hard Rock Songs Pushing the Genre Forward
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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The No-Topic Playlist, Vol. 2: 10 More Songs Curated with No Rules or Prep
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Mar 22, 2024 |
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All For You, Hazelnuts: 20 Sister Hazel Classics with Drew Copeland of Sister Hazel
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Mar 17, 2024 |
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Inside Morgan Wade's Songbook: The Stories Behind the Songs (feat. Morgan Wade)
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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Country’s New Leading Ladies: 20 Modern Female Country Artists Redefining the Genre
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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Inside Walter Trout’s Songbook: The Stories Behind the Songs (feat. Walter Trout)
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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The Great White North in the ’90s: 20 Songs That Define the Decade in Canadian Music
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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Billboard Number One Hits of the ’90s: Revisiting 20 Songs That Topped the Charts
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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Inside Union Underground’s Songbook: The Stories Behind the Songs (feat. Bryan W. Scott of Union Underground)
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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Why Weird Al Yankovic Deserves the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: A 20-Song Case for Induction
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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Modern Blues Rock Revival: 20 Contemporary Songs Shaping the Genre with Jax Hollow
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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Inside Desmond Child’s Songbook: The Stories Behind the Songs (feat. Desmond Child)
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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Born To Run the Gamut: 20 Essential Bruce Springsteen Songs That Define His Legacy
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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The Spirit of Rush: 20 Songs Defining a Band That Defies Definition
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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Back to the Jukebox: Exploring Golden Oldies & Doo-Wop Classics of the ‘50s and ’60s
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Dec 29, 2023 |
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The Sound of 2023: 20 Essential Songs That Defined an Eclectic Year
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Dec 22, 2023 |
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Billboard Number One Hits of the ’80s: Revisiting 20 Songs That Topped the Charts
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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Inside Uncle Kracker’s Songbook: The Stories Behind the Songs (feat. Uncle Kracker)
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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Modern Christmas Songs: Choosing the Best Post-1980 Holiday Hits for Your Party
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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Top of the World: Building the Ultimate Van Halen Playlist
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Nov 26, 2023 |
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The No-Topic Playlist: 10 Songs Curated with No Rules or Prep
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Nov 19, 2023 |
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Inside Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s Songbook: The Stories Behind the Songs (feat. Kenny Wayne Shepherd)
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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Inside Letters To Cleo’s Songbook: The Stories Behind the Songs (feat. Kay Hanley of Letters To Cleo)
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Nov 12, 2023 |
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Inside Tesla’s Songbook: The Stories Behind the Songs (feat. Frank Hannon of Tesla)
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Nov 05, 2023 |
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A Legendary Playlist: 20 Magical Disney Songs with Brian Klemm of Suburban Legends
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Oct 29, 2023 |
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Inside Blues Traveler’s Songbook: The Stories Behind the Songs (feat. Tad Kinchla of Blues Traveler)
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Oct 22, 2023 |
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Hidden Behind the Hits: 20 Underrated Rock Drummers with Jon Loree of Tantric
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Oct 15, 2023 |
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Let’s Go!: Exploring 20 Essential Songs From The Cars’ Legacy
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Oct 08, 2023 |
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Don’t Forget The Encore: The Ultimate ’80s & ’90s Power Ballads Playlist, Vol. 2
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Oct 01, 2023 |
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The Ultimate View Askewniverse Playlist: 20 Mall-Rat Songs From Kevin Smith Movies
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Sep 22, 2023 |
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Inside Jono Manson & John Popper’s Songbook: The Stories Behind the Songs (feat. Jono Manson)
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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Inside moe.’s Songbook: The Stories Behind the Songs (feat. Jim Loughlin of moe.)
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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Forget the Sophomore Slump: 20 Essential Follow-Up Albums of the ’90s
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Sep 04, 2023 |
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Wait, What?! 20 Popular Songs You Didn’t Know Were Cover Songs
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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2000s Garage Rock Revival: 20 Essential Songs Behind the Resurgence
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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Synths, Style & Sound: 20 Essential ’70s & ’80s New Wave Classics
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Aug 13, 2023 |
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Just Go Ahead Now: Revisiting 20 Spin Doctors Songs with Drummer Aaron Comess
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Aug 06, 2023 |
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Inside Everclear's Songbook: The Stories Behind the Songs (feat. Art Alexakis of Everclear)
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Jul 30, 2023 |
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Pick It Up: The Ultimate Ska Punk Playlist with Reel Big Fish's Scott Klopfenstien
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Jul 24, 2023 |
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Texas Flood Warning: 20 Songs that Define Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Legacy
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Jul 16, 2023 |
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Punk Rock Does It Better: 20 Essential Punk Cover Songs
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Jul 10, 2023 |
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Inside Styx’s Songbook: The Stories Behind the Songs (feat. Lawrence Gowan of Styx)
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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The Ultimate Summer BBQ Playlist: 20 Food-Themed Songs for Cookouts & Backyard Parties
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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The Heart of Rock & Roll Lives On: A Huey Lewis & The News Playlist with Bill Gibson
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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1993 Revisited: 20 Essential Hip-Hop Songs That Defined Rap History
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Jun 12, 2023 |
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Certified Fresh?: 20 Bad Movies With Great Songs
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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Lose Yourself In 20 Must-Hear 2000s Movie Soundtrack Songs
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May 29, 2023 |
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From the Big Screen to Your Speakers: 20 Essential ’90s Movie Soundtrack Songs
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May 22, 2023 |
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Cue the Montage: 20 Songs That Defined ’80s Movie Soundtracks
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May 15, 2023 |
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Radiation Vibes: 20 Songs That Define ’90s Indie & Alternative Music
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May 07, 2023 |
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Hold Up Your Lighters: The Ultimate ’80s & ’90s Power Ballads Playlist
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May 01, 2023 |
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Liberty DeVitto & the Ultimate Billy Joel Playlist: Classic Hits, Deep Cuts & Untold Stories
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Apr 23, 2023 |
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20 Pump-Up Workout Songs to Power Your Run, Gym Session or Training
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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Inside Billy Sheehan's Songbook: The Stories Behind the Songs (feat. Billy Sheehan)
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Apr 09, 2023 |
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Inside Collective Soul's Songbook: The Stories Behind the Songs (feat. Will Turpin of Collective Soul)
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Apr 02, 2023 |
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20 Home Run Sports & Stadium Anthems with Frank “The Tank” Fleming of Barstool Sports
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Mar 26, 2023 |
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The Ultimate 2000s Punk Rock Playlist: 20 Songs That Define (and Redefine) a Decade
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Mar 19, 2023 |
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The 20 Greatest Drum Tracks in Rock History with Jon Loree of Tantric
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Mar 12, 2023 |
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1983 Revisited: 20 Iconic Songs That Shaped the Year and Influenced the ’80s
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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Hard Rock Reimagined: The Ultimate Hard Rock Cover Songs with Eva Under Fire
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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A Place In The Sun & Beyond: The Ultimate Lit Playlist with Kevin Baldes of Lit
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Feb 20, 2023 |
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Inside Frank Turner’s Songbook: The Stories Behind the Songs (feat. Frank Turner)
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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The Ultimate ’90s Slow Jams: Building the Perfect Late-Night Playlist
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Feb 06, 2023 |
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1993 Revisited: Building the Ultimate Playlist of a Defining Year in Music
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Jan 30, 2023 |
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The Ultimate ’80s Hard Rock Playlist: A Deep-Dive on Underrated Gems & Arena Anthems
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Jan 23, 2023 |
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The Best Opening Guitar Riffs of All Time: Iconic Songs That Hook You Instantly
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Jan 19, 2023 |
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My Weekly Mixtape: Official Trailer
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Jan 18, 2023 |