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Artist Feature: ARIEL
"She's got a really strong voice. You don't really hear that too much either. Not anymore. It's a lost art." Born Ariel Michelle Finch in...
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Feb 5


The Kinks' "Face to Face"
In honor of Dave Davies' birthday, the album of the week is the Kinks' "Face to Face" from 1966. This Music Monday, let's take a deeper...
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Feb 3


My Favorite Lip Sync Battles
Let's take a look back at some of my favorite lip sync battles from over the years. In no particular order...here we go! Emma Stone...
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Jan 28

Musicians You Forgot Appeared on Disney Channel
Over the years, Disney Channel has had some memorable guest stars, but there are a few musicians that have slipped under the radar. Let's...
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Jan 17


Janis Joplin's "Pearl": 54 Years Later...
Happy anniversary to the iconic "Pearl" album, the second and final studio album from singer Janis Joplin. Let's take a deeper look! The...
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Jan 11

Steely Dan - Ultimate Playlist
To honor Donald Fagen on his birthday, I present to you Steely Dan - The Ultimate Playlist filled with my favorite tunes by the band....
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Jan 10


My Favorite Joan Baez Songs
Happy Birthday Joan! Check out some of my favorite tunes from the songbird. All My Trials 'All My Trials' is a folk song which became...
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Jan 9


The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
It's Music Monday and today I am honoring Syd Barrett on his birthday. Let's dive into Pink Floyd's first album "The Piper at the Gates...
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Jan 6

The Best New Years Films
Tis the season for some New Years cheer! Let's take a look at my top picks for New Years films to get you in the spirit. The Holiday...
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Dec 30, 2024


A Complete Unknown - Review
I will not lie, as a massive Bob Dylan fan, I was skeptical. I even scoffed. No one should ever play Bob Dylan. Ever. Not even Cate...
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Dec 26, 2024

That Time David Bowie and Bing Crosby Did a Christmas Collab...
Let's talk about Bing Crosby's 1977 Christmas television special featuring David Bowie! Watch all the Vlogmas 2024 videos here:...
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Dec 24, 2024


Elf: Music and Fun Facts
Let's talk about "Elf"! Check out all the Vlogmas 2024 videos here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIbeE6jMYT5NYMyGaNh0RoAz2oe4JSp9X&...
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Dec 23, 2024

Behind the Scenes Rumors and Fun Facts about White Christmas
In my latest Vlogmas video, I discuss behind the scenes rumors and fun facts about the Irving Berlin classic “White Christmas”. Check out...
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Dec 22, 2024

the nightmare before christmas - vlogmas
check out the latest vlogmas video! Check out the full written piece here: https://www.thehotchildinthecity.com/post/the-nightmare-befor...
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Dec 21, 2024

The Music of Love Actually - Vlogmas!
That’s right everyone…it’s time for VLOGMAS! Welcome to my “Week of Wonders” where I will attempt to give you a new video every day til...
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Dec 18, 2024
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