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TOOL, "Fear Inoculum": The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: TOOL]

TOOL, Fear Inoculum | Track Review

After a 13-year hiatus, alt-metal collective TOOL returns with “Fear Inoculum,” the promo single from the highly-anticipated fifth LP of the same name.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 12, 2019 ago

19 Songs That Reference Coming Out [Photo Credits: Nicholas Swatz, Pexels, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]

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19 Songs That Reference Coming Out 🌈| Playlist 🎧

“19 Songs That Reference Coming Out” features music courtesy of Bronski Beat, Clairo, Diana Ross, Ryan Beatty, Sylvester, and Troye Sivan.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 12, 2019 ago

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Songs Centered Around or Referencing Suicide, Vol. 2 | Playlist

“Songs Centered Around or Referencing Suicide, Vol. 2” features music courtesy of Badflower, Billie Eilish, Clairo, Lost in the Trees, and XXXTentacion.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 7, 2019 ago

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Ariana Grande & Social House, Boyfriend | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop superstar Ariana Grande, alongside up-and-coming pop duo Social House, drop a certified bop with the infectious single, “Boyfriend.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 5, 2019 ago

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BROCKHAMPTON, I Been Born Again | Track Review

L.A. based hip-hop collective BROCKHAMPTON make a triumphant return with “I Been Born Again,” the promo single from their fifth album, ‘GINGER.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 2, 2019 ago

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Rich Brian, The Sailor | Album Review 💿

Standout teenage Indonesian rapper Rich Brian steps up his game on his alluring, eclectic sophomore album, ‘The Sailor.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 1, 2019 ago

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Chance the Rapper, The Big Day | Album Review 💿

After winning three Grammys, Chicago rap standout Chance the Rapper releases his ‘big,’ entertaining, if scattered debut LP, ‘The Big Day.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 31, 2019 ago

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Lil Nas X, Old Town Road (Seoul Town Road Remix) | Track Review

Lil Nas X continues to ride the wave of his mega-hit “Old Town Road” with another remix, “Old Town Road (Seoul Town Road Remix)” featuring RM of BTS.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 30, 2019 ago

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Taylor Swift, The Archer | Track Review

Grammy-winning pop superstar Taylor Swift shines lyrically on “The Archer,” the third single from her highly-anticipated seventh studio album, ‘Lover.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 30, 2019 ago