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Where There's Smoke, There's Fire (Part 2)

The conclusion of my interview with Ramona Martinez of Ramona and the Holy Smokes.

Nov 6, 2025 • Rebecca Shields

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Where There's Smoke, There's Fire (Part 1)

Ramona and the Holy Smokes are coming in hot with their signature "Mexi-tonk" sound. Part one of a two-part interview with lead singer Ramona Martinez.

Nov 4, 2025 • Rebecca Shields

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October 2025

How to Steal a Million Without Even Trying (Much)

I didn't steal the Louvre jewels, but if I did, there'd be a playlist. Hype music for plotting a heist.

Oct 25, 2025 • Rebecca Shields

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September 2025

sound check: it ain't got that swing, part 1

does anyone remember the swing jazz craze of the late nineties? in the midst of a y2k revival, are we skipping swing? what does it mean when a trend…

Sep 22, 2025 • Rebecca Shields

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August 2025

sound check: the other kind of diss track

a roundup of diss(ent) tracks from indie artists

Aug 8, 2025 • Rebecca Shields

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July 2025

reality check: the elusive song of the summer isn't a song at all

why the coldplay kiss cam video is the breakout hit of 2025

Jul 28, 2025 • Rebecca Shields

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welcome to check one two

This is check one two.

Jul 23, 2025 • Rebecca Shields

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