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Diary 💗 10 Legendary Black Guitarists
The names you know and the ones you might not (but should). Read→
Sweet Treats Playlist 🍫🍭🧁
Satisfy your sweet tooth. Listen→
Easy Listening Ladies Playlist 🕯️
Soothing sounds. Listen→
2026 Artists to Watch
Music from the most anticipated new artists of the year. Listen→
🏆 A top-read post
Diary 💗 10 Artists to watch in 2026
Whether you’re into punk, pop, or R&B — there’s something for everyone this year. Read→
After Dark Playlist 🌚
Music for long nights. Listen→
🏆 A top-read post
Diary 💗 ‘60s garage rock, Female Species
The story of two sisters and an album that wasn’t released for nearly 60 years. Read→
Yes, Chef Playlist 🧑🍳
Fun music for cooking. Listen→
🏆 A top-read post
Diary 💗 My night as Sabrina Carpenter
Lesbian bars as a pop star (with TSCML contributors). Read→
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Diary 💗 10 Influential women drummers
A brief and fun history of women who drum. Read→
Ultimate Halloween Playlist 🎃
Spooky classics for a good time. Listen→
Days of the Week Playlist 📆
Songs about every day of the week. Listen→
Diary 💗 Car CDs: Eagles (1972)
A mother-daughter favorite, personality quizzes, and a peyote trip in the desert. Read→
Juicy Fruit Playlist 🍇🍓🍊🥝🫐
Songs about fruit. Listen→
Diary 💗 20 Songs I’m loving lately
From Sudanese Jazz to disco to punk. Read→
Vacation Playlist 🌺
Songs for a summer holiday. Listen→
You Can Do It Playlist 🙌
A playlist of motivating music. Listen→
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. Read→
90s Coffee Shop Playlist ☕
Sounds of a 1990s café. Listen→
🏆 A top-read post
Diary 💗 Gracie Abrams • Music I didn't think I would like
Figuring out if I'm right or wrong about Gracie Abrams. Read→
Happy Teeth Playlist 😁
A playlist for going to the dentist. Listen→
Diary 💗 Covers I wish were real: part 1
St. Vincent/Sinéad O'Connor, Born Ruffians/Talking Heads, and Kacey Musgraves/John Denver. Read→
Ultimate Spring Playlist 🌷
Songs that sound like spring. Listen→
Diary 💗 How HAIM saved the worst “date” of my life
In honor of HAIM's new single, the story of how three sisters rescued me. Read→
Moon Child Playlist 🌙
Songs about the moon. Listen→
🏆 A top-read post
Diary 💗 Sabrina, Eartha, and the unexpected genius of comedic self-love
Before the Espresso singer, Eartha Kitt paved the way for us to embrace desire. Read→
Getting Ready Playlist 💅
Songs to listen to before a night out. Listen→
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Diary 💗 My first nights out
Cotton undershirts, getting ready, and how music helped me take my clothes off. Read→
Ultimate Christmas Playlist 🎄
The best songs for a holly jolly time. Listen→
Diary 💗 What I've been up to
Baking, Clairo, and Formula 1. Read→
Feel Better Playlist 🫂
Songs to see you through. Listen→
Diary 💗 High School French 🇫🇷
In honor of my best friend's birthday, memories of French class featuring Josephine Baker, Édith Piaf, and more. Read→
Bad to the Bone Playlist 😈
Music for your mischievous side. Listen→
Diary 💗 Music in Movies: Muriel's Wedding (1994) 🍿
The ABBA-scored dark comedy I can't get enough of. Read→
I 🍎 New York Playlist
Songs about the Big Apple. Listen→
🏆 A top-read post
Diary 💗 Chappell, Charli, and the joy of being wrong
The unexpected pleasures of embracing Brat summer and girl pop. Read→
Dance Funk Playlist 😮💨
A playlist for getting down. Listen→
Diary 💗 American Pie, Jeff, and root beer 🥧
Core memories of singing together in the mountains. Read→
Summer Heat Playlist ❤️🔥
Music to quench your thirst. Listen→
Diary 💗 My first time doing karaoke
Being sixteen, a party in Ireland, and facing my fears. Read→
Upbeat 80s Playlist 💥
Bright and irresistibly catchy eighties classics. Listen→
Diary 💗 Waking up with a song in my head
Tales of songs stuck in my noggin and hunting down tunes I couldn't place. Read→
Good Morning Playlist 🥞
A playlist to start your day. Listen→
Diary 💗 I didn't know I was going to a concert
Spontaneous music exposure, GATSA!, and Harry Nilsson fans on an NYC night. Read→
🏆 A top-read post
Diary 💗 Ravel, Brahms, Scriabin, and Debussy
Two hours with Italian star pianist Beatrice Rana. Read→
Wacky Tobacky Playlist 🍃
A playlist for getting stoned. Listen→
Diary 💗 Music in Movies: The Point (1971) 🍿
How Harry Nilsson's acid trip led to this satisfyingly sincere and exuberantly quirky animated musical film. Read→
Diary 💗 Music in Movies: A Poem Is a Naked Person (1974) 🍿
The lyrical portrait of Leon Russell that Les Blank considered to be his ultimate masterpiece. Read→
Diary 💗 Workout Music 💪
The goofy adventures of exercising to the beat. Read→
Diary 💗 Music in Movies: 8½ (1963) 🍿
Fellini's avant-garde surrealist comedy-drama with music from Nino Rota. Read→
🏆 A top-read post
Diary 💗 Moving to New York
Dates in a new city, my first concert as a New Yorker, and concert tees. Read→
Sunshine Music Playlist 🌞
Music to listen to when you're in the sun. Listen→
Diary 💗 Walking home to The Shins
Breaking rules, snowy sidewalks, and sleeping lessons. Read→
Grace’s Diary: Laurence Anyways 🍿
The soundtrack to one of my favorites films. Listen→
Diary 💗 Music in Movies: Laurence Anyways (2012) 🍿
The fantastical world and dazzling music of one of my favorite films. Read→
Diary 💗 Vinyl Stories: My first records 💿
The joy of album art, records I couldn't listen to, and starting high school. Read→
Sweet & Spicy Playlist 💕🌶️
A playlist for when you’re feeling spicy. Listen→
Diary 💗 Car CDs: ABBA Gold
Dancing in traffic, Y2K music infomercials, and choosing to have a good day. Read→
🏆 A top-read post
Diary 💗 Bob Dylan ten feet away
Front row Bob Dylan, growing up, and genuinely connecting. Read→
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Diary 💗 Music in Movies: House (1977) 🍿
The Japanese horror movie soundtrack that makes me smile. Read→
Chill the F☮️☮️☮️ Out Playlist
A playlist for chilling. Listen→
🏆 A top-read post
Diary 💗 Car CDs: Joni Mitchell's For the Roses
Blasting Joni Mitchell on long drives around Washington D.C. Read→
Grace’s Diary: 2005 Crushes 💗
My 13-year-old self’s favorite songs. Listen→
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Diary 💗 Crushing on Shakira at 13
Crushes from 2005, discovering my sexuality, and Victoria's Secret at the mall. Read→