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Tuner

There's more to pop than meets the ear.

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#13: Same Old Song and Dancehall

#13: Same Old Song and Dancehall

When Rihanna released her song “Work,” one publication described its style as “tropical house-flavored.” That didn’t sit... Read more

29 Jul 2016

17mins

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#12: House of the Rising Hanson

#12: House of the Rising Hanson

Hanson’s “MMMBop”—one version of it, anyway—turned twenty years old this March. While discussing the anniversary in a re... Read more

16 May 2016

16mins

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#11: With a Little Helper from My Friends

#11: With a Little Helper from My Friends

More often than not, April Fools' jokes just aren’t that funny. Especially when they’re part of a company’s branding str... Read more

4 Apr 2016

13mins

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#10: Here, There, and Everywhere You Look

#10: Here, There, and Everywhere You Look

The opening of ABC’s “Full House” is full of memorable moments: the Golden Gate Bridge, the beautiful old house, the fam... Read more

4 Mar 2016

15mins

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#9: Can You Seal the Love Tonight

#9: Can You Seal the Love Tonight

Fans love to debate musical genres: which ones we like, which ones we don’t, which songs fit into which genres—you know ... Read more

8 Feb 2016

16mins

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#8: Ain't No Valli Low Enough

#8: Ain't No Valli Low Enough

In the pantheon of pop classics, Frankie Valli’s “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” has to rank near the top. A funny thing ab... Read more

25 Jan 2016

17mins

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Tiny Tuner: Frankincense, Gold, and Mariah

Tiny Tuner: Frankincense, Gold, and Mariah

Twenty-one years after its debut, Mariah Carey’s Christmas anthem “All I Want For Christmas Is You” finally broke into t... Read more

25 Dec 2015

12mins

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#6: Bat Out Adele

#6: Bat Out Adele

Adele is setting insane records with her new album. Everyone is talking about her, and it seems like everyone loves her.... Read more

14 Dec 2015

13mins

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#5: If I Needed Some One Direction

#5: If I Needed Some One Direction

Boy bands come and boy bands go. But the Beatles seem like they might stick around forever. This week, we listen to “Oli... Read more

23 Nov 2015

14mins

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#4: Hamiltuner

#4: Hamiltuner

The musical “Hamilton” and its cast album have become something of a sensation. Today, we look at the song “My Shot” to ... Read more

9 Nov 2015

18mins

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