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No. 096 - Garbage’s “Queer” changed my life
A gift, a transition, and Layne Crawford’s full circle moment
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A Bite of Rostam 🍪
The influential producer and solo artist hailed as one of the great talents of his generation
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No. 095 - The Cinematic Orchestra & Patrick Watson’s “To Build A Home” changed my life
Moving in and falling out — Duncan Mwangi misses his friend from afar
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You can do it 🙌
A playlist of motivating music (plus: this month's surprise album recommendation)
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No. 094 - LCD Soundsystem’s “Freak Out/Starry Eyes” changed my life
A song in a fish shack and a movie star in a Whole Foods — P. Henry’s unforgettable family trip to Vancouver
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A Bite of Linda Ronstadt 🍪
How the girl raised on a ranch became the “First Lady of Rock”
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No. 093 - NIKI’s “La La Lost You” changed my life
After a summer of revelation and romance, Angelisa Cunniff still sings along
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Diary 💗 Music in Movies: Ocean’s 11, 12, and 13 🍿
Why I can't stop listening to the soundtrack of Steven Soderbergh’s heist trilogy

May 2025

No. 092 - Alabama Shakes’ “This Feeling” changed my life
After a winter of loneliness, hopelessness, and overwhelm, Alison Ameter knows she’ll be alright
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No. 091 - Coma Cinema’s “Running Wide Open” changed my life
Stagnating in his 9-to-5 life, Andrew Ameter hits the road
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90s Coffee Shop Playlist ☕
Sounds of a 1990s café (plus: this month's surprise album recommendation)
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No. 090 - Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi” changed my life
Music didn't mean much to middle-school Gaby Muiño — until the 2009 VMAs
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