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A Synthpoppy Nod to the Sweat of the Sun
Darkstar Gold (2010)
Actually, There Is an Explanation!
Belia Winnewisser So Real (2021)
Alone in the Dying World
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The All-Female Punk Band that Pissed Off a Mighty One
Kleenex/LiLiPUT Might Is Right (1982)
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Hoosh, MaMan Kabasa 2020
A Garage-Rock Ballad that Makes You Question Everything
The Seeds A Faded Picture 1966
Eat an Orange, Save a Life!
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Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru Clouds Moving on the Sky 2024
Fly to 1994, or Whenever
Black Moon Buck Em Down 1994
“Wine’s on Me if It’s Duty Free”
Palmistry Beamer (2016)
Payback Time, USA!
The Covids Banned From the USA (2024)
A Soul-Folk Ode to “Billionaires’ Island”
Willie Wright Nantucket Island (1977)
“Why Walk on the Moon if You Could Fly to the Sun?”
Silicon Teens Sun Flight (1980)
Definitely Worse Than Ghosting: Vinegar Valentines
DETO BLACK, chi It's A No From Me (2024)
A Sticky Tune by, Well, Sticky
Sticky, Kele Le Roc Things We Do for Love (2002)
Brazil’s Most Censored Artist
Taiguara Hoje (1969)
“… and We Didn′t Question a Thing”
Exploded View Summer Came Early (2017)
How To Be Scientifically Hot On The Dancefloor
Dawda Wine (2024)
Beware! This Minimal Wave Track Might Kill You
Stephan Eicher Disco Mania (1980)
“The Most Bizarre Thing that Ever Happened to Me”
Buckshot LeFonque Another Day (1997)
Is It a Good Idea to Start All Over Again?
Yung Beef, La Zowi, Mark Luva, Marvin Cruz Empezar de Cero (2019)
A Song About Money, Ah No, Love
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Thick Ass but Thin Stacks
Filah Lah Lah READY (2024)
A Cover of the Band Who Accidentally Invented Heavy Metal
Moon Duo Planet Caravan (2020)
“Why Did You Get Pulled Over?”
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An Epic Love Letter to Their Son
Peaking Lights Beautiful Son (2012)
The Basal Ganglia, Those Bastards
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A Disco-Boogie Oddball with a Sprinkle of Spice-Island Culture
Mim Suleiman Nyuli (2009)
Goat’s Best Song Ever is About a Burning Goat 🥲
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How Clapping Became Music
Loren Kramar Euphemism (2024)
Maximizing the Sound Power of Drunk Music
Françoise Hardy J’écoute de la musique saoûle (Woody Braun Remix) (2019)
What They Do to the Have-Nots
Pablo Moses Woo-oo (1993)
The Tragic Reason Why He “Had to Turn the Music Up”
RealYungPhil, Mud Couldn't Imagine (2023)
A Red-Hot Song About a Fireman
79.5 Fireman (2018)
Why South Africa Needs this Pop-Track Pep-Talk
Dr. Skaro Akena Selo (2023)
The King Who Wrote a Song for the King of Kings
Bob Marley & The Wailers War (1976)
But He Actually Never Said That!
Okzharp, Mantha Ribane B U (2016)
…And All Because of a Tornado
AP Dhillon, Stormzy Problems over Peace (2024)
Kendrick Lamar’s New Favorite Artist and Producer
NOT THE TWOS PARADISE (2022)
A Fashion Designer’s Grungy Song About a Felony
Mowalola Hit & Run (2024)
A Monumental Song that Might Make Your Heart Sick
Les Yeux Sans Visage Heart (2012)
How “Leftovers of Leftovers” Became a Hit
Obi Original, Kion Rose Fanta (2021)
Giddy-Up, Horsey, Giddy-Up
Jeremy Jay Gallop (2009)
A Lovers Rock Icon with Ties to a Truly Inspiring Island
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Australia, Mashallah
Vv Pete Mashallah (2024)
Dreamy Lovers Rock Going Back to UK’s Post-War Labor Shortage
Jabu, Sunun Lately (2020)
A Vocoder-Heavy Cover of a Lenny Kravitz Hit
Sergio Messina Fly Away (2021)
Was Music Healthier Before the CD?
Art Garfunkel Heart in New York (1981)
At the Age of Eleven…
Sam Gendel, Antonia Cytrynowicz A SIGN (2022)
How Atlanta Makes People Take Off
Tane Runo RACES (2024)
The Band not Named After a Pulp Hit
bar italia Jelsy (2023)
The French Rapper will.i.am Preferred to 2Pac
MC Solaar Nouveau western (1994)
Don't Forget: Eye Wey Dey Cry No Dey See Road!
Bagetti Hard Girl (2024)
The Sky's the Limit for this Beautifully Naive Minimal Wave Track
Deux Paris / Orly (1985)
A Unique Blend with Ties to a Former European Emirate
Laskaar Never Met You (2016)
The Singer Who Starred in the Worst Film Ever
Helena Blehárová Závrať (1967)
The Love for Western Instruments Made Him Leave
Hamid Al Shaeri Ouda (1988)
A Mysterious Duet Inspired by Bees
Tirzah, Coby Sey Hive Mind (2021)
An Epic Ballad from an Unincorporated Community
Donnie & Joe Emerson Dreams Full of Dreams (1979)
Blissful Cloud Rap Inspired by a “Blue Zone”
AKIRA feat. GB Conte Cielo (2023)
A Proto-Synth-Pop Power Ballad Experiencing a Second Spring
Operating Theatre Spring is Coming With a Strawberry in the Mouth (1986)
Nevasure What an Elephant Is
John Glacier Nevasure (2024)
Why Not All New Yorkers Avoid Times Square
Zsela Fire Excape (2024)
An Iconic Moroccan Band Found in a Polarizing Scorsese Flick
Nass el Ghiwane Ya bani insane (1973)
Did She Scam 800,000 USD to Launch Her Career as a Rapper?
Loredana feat. Macloud Durch die Nacht (2019)
Why 50% of Cultures Don’t Kiss
Judee Sill The Kiss (1973)
An Ultra Hot Sound from a Troubled Island
Los Sufridos Peluche (2023)
Why Hydroplanes Never Really Took Off
Hydroplane New Monotonic FM (1997)
Did Timbaland Ghost-Produce this 2Pac Song?
2Pac No More Pain (1996)
A Dramatic Club Hit that Emerged During a Global Crisis
Sega Bodega & Låpsley Make U Stay (2020)
But What Did He Write on the Moon?
Arthur Russell This Is How We Walk On The Moon (1994)
Arab Dembow Pop from a Former Pirate Republic
Aezaddy Layli (2024)
Another Pioneer from Peckham?
Sam Akpro Disposition (2024)
Do not Read if You Are a Flat Earther!
naïma The Sun (2023)
A Snotty Version of a Kinks Hit that Wasn’t
Anika I Go to Sleep (2010)
not dvr. Not gold. Not yet?
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What the Belarusian Dictator Digs
Demis Roussos I Dig You (1977)
Weirdo Synthpop by a Former Cirque du Soleil Aspirant
BEA1991 SCREAKER! (2024)
The Life of an Afrobeats Rapper with a Stigmatized Malady
Adekunle Gold The Life I Chose (2024)
"i am lonely will anyone speak to me"
Prophet Be the One for You (2020)
A Heartbreaking Eulogy by an Andy Warhol-Endorsed Ex-Model
Nico Eulogy To Lenny Bruce (1967)
Sound Advice for Emperors and Warrior-Kings
Ballaké Sissoko Nan Sira Madi (2021)
Quincy Jones Used to Date Ivanka Trump
George Harrison Beware of Darkness (1970)
“In the year 13 799 000 000 …”
Anna Domino Trust, In Love (1984)
From Ibiza Summers to Minimalist “Autumn”
Richenel Autumn (1982)
A Sweet Lullaby by a Controversial Goodfella
Vincent Gallo Yes I’m Lonely (2001)
A Freestyle Virtuoso’s Nod to the “Death Alley”
Bbyafricka Baton Rouge (2024)
The Weakest Single of The Street’s Debut Album
The Streets Weak Become Heroes (2002)
A BLM Protest Song for White, Rural Audiences
Tyler Childers Long Violent History (2020)
Japanese Indie Folk Named After a Species Living in the Dark
Reiko & Tori Kudo Deep Sea Fish (2013)
The Queen of Nordic Soul on Dancing with the Stars
Coco O. Gwen (2021)
An Opera Nodding to the Relatively Unknown Love of Einstein’s Life
Philip Glass, Michael Riesman, Philip Glass Ensemble Einstein on the Beach: Knee Play 5 (1979)
When the Creator of Barcelona’s “Best Club Night” Does Disco
Wekaforé feat. Pional Solid Jacket (2022)
A Cryptic Ballad by an A$AP Rocky Collaborator and Maybe His Ex
Dean Blunt & Inga Copeland The Narcissist (2012)
The Wedding Music Authorities Can't Seem to Outlaw
Hassan El Prince El Sagheer, Fares Hemeda Mahragan El Af3a Wel Hawy (2019)
Hot Latitudes, Cold Waves
Tropic of Cancer Stop Suffering (2015)
Folk by an Unfortunate Roommate of Simon & Garfunkel
Jackson C. Frank Milk and Honey (1965)
Why Do People Make Fun of Bass Players?
Pedro Martins, JD Beck, Thundercat Isn’t It Strange (2023)
A Galactic Synth Cover of a David Bowie-Inspired Hit
The Space Lady Major Tom (1990)
Witty Indie Pop Encouraging You to Slumber 😴
Carla dal Forno feat. Thomas Bush Slumber (2022)
The 80s New Wave Hit that Wasn't
The System Almost Grown (1983)
A Skepta-Approved Trapper Turns to Traditional Mexican Ballads
Cash Bently Loco Sin Ti (2023)
A Tender Gem by a Beyoncé Fave
Sade It's Only Love That Gets You Through (2000)
Sleek Reggaeton Referring to a Netflix-Produced Manga Blockbuster
Nyoko Bokbae Alabasta (2023)
The Moroccan Artist The Chemical Brothers Stole from
Najat Aatabou Goul El Hak El Mout Kaina (1987)
It All Started at a Balenciaga Fashion Show…
Ufo361 feat. Anne Imhof & 070 Shake Love My Life (2023)
The Long-Lost Songs of the Mystic Breadwoman
Anna Homler, Steve Moshier Yesh'Te (1985)
At the Dawn of Brazil's Largest Music Label
Orquestra e Coro Som Livre Uma Canção a Mais (1974)
Encouraging Words on one of Marsai Martin’s Fave Albums
Tyler, The Creator feat. Frank Ocean Where This Flower Blooms (2017)
Why Punks Flock to the Flagship Store of a Former Ralph Lauren Designer
Richard Hell and The Voidoids Blank Generation (1977)
Sad Boy Reggaeton by a Beyoncé-Endorsed Producer
Kelman Duran feat. Mess Kid No You (2019)
Non-American R’n’B that Could Take on TLC, Brandy, etc.
Cheyenne feat. F.O.H. Half of Me (2000)
Bet that Paul McCartney Can Be a Total Oddball?
Paul McCartney Temporary Secretary (1980)
Transhuman Pop by a Former Basketball Talent
Sevdaliza High Alone (2022)
How the Otherworldly Singing of the Most Famous Castrato Was Recreated
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Existentialist Post-Punk by a Kurt Cobain Fav
Young Marble Giants N.I.T.A. (1980)
Emo-Afrobeat Contributed by a Tilda Swinton-Approved Artist
CKay IS IT YOU? (2024)
A South Korean Troublemaker with a Vulgar Voice
Kim Jung Mi Haenim (1973)
When Your Father Is Your Bass Player…
Fabiana Palladino Stay with Me Through the Night (2024)
French-Language Country Song Against Apartheid
Jess Sah Bi & Peter One Apartheid (1985)
Trap Named After a Spanish City Whose Dubious Shine Has Worn Off
TRIPLEGO MARBELLA (2023)
Acid-Drenched Rock by an IBM Systems Programmer
D.R. Hooker Forge Your Own Chains (1972)
Romantic Hyperpop from the Outskirts of Oslo
Swank Mami I Saw U (2023)
Supreme Spotlights a Sweet yet Political 1970s Sound
Love Joys All I Can See (1983)
“I Can Make You Feel Glitter Than This”
HTRK Kiss Kiss and Rhinestones (2021)
One of 2Pac's Favorite Songs Before He Died
Mista Blackberry Molasses (1996)
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