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‘Fool on the Hill’: exploring the philosophy of an understated Beatles classic A heady pop song. Tom Phelan Jan 2, 2025
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What was the riot grrrl movement’s manifesto? “Girls constitute a revolutionary soul force…” Lauren Hunter Jan 2, 2025
Why is everybody raving about the guitar playing of Mk.gee? Interesting comparison… Will Howard Jan 2, 2025