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97 Words: “red flag collector” by Kelly Clarkson

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June 9, 2023
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Ever-proud Texan Kelly Clarkson takes us through the Wild Wild West en route to post-divorce “high road livin'” on the latest offering from “chemistry.” Of the five songs released so far, “red flag collector” by far has the most sting. Where last week’s “i hate love” was bittersweet, “red flag collector” is triumphantly bitter. Sprinkled with just enough “yeehaw”-inducing musical

THE 9-7 of 2024: My Replay Reflection

December 29, 2024
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Rather than acting as if I have an overly important take on what the best songs, albums, or artists were in 2024, I’ve decided to take a moment to reflect on the music I listened to most this year — based on my Apple Music Replay. From that vast list,
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Review: “yes, and?” by Ariana Grande

January 15, 2024
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“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery,” is an often repeated adage attributed to Irish poet Oscar Wilde. On her latest single “yes, and?” Ariana Grande serves a delightfully derivative dance bop that flatteringly imitates several of the divas who inspire her artistry. Prancing out of an Oz-induced hiatus, Ariana
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