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Sam Smith, Hazel Eyes [📷: Capitol Records UK / Polydor Label Group]

Sam Smith, When He’s Gone | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Award-winning nonbinary pop singer-songwriter Sam Smith strikes gold with “When He’s Gone,” the third single from their fifth LP, Hazel Eyes.

By the musical hype, 2 weeksAugust 10, 2026 ago

Tove Lo, ESTRUS [📷: Pretty Swede Records]

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Tove Lo, DNH | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Swedish pop singer-songwriter Tove Lo drops another bop with “DNH,” the second single and fifth track from her sixth studio album, ESTRUS.

By the musical hype, 3 weeksAugust 6, 2026 ago

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Slayyyter, brand new chanel$ | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️½ While it doesn’t match the fun of “Crank” or “Old Technology,” Slayyyter delivers another enjoyable pop track with “brand new chanel$.”

By the musical hype, 3 weeksAugust 6, 2026 ago

Kid Souf, DONT LIKE TO DANCE [📷: James Giardinelli]

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Kid Souf, DONT LIKE TO DANCE | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Although Kid Souf says he “DONT LIKE TO DANCE,” he delivers a brief, playful, summery dance bop that slaps something fierce.

By the musical hype, 3 weeksAugust 3, 2026 ago

Cardi B, AH HA [📷: Atlantic Recording Corporation]

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Cardi B, AH HA | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The ever-fierce and unapologetic Cardi B brings attitude, energy, and fire to the hard-nosed, zero-f*cks-giving banger “AH HA.”

By the musical hype, 3 weeksAugust 3, 2026 ago

Beartooth, Pure Ecstasy [📷: Beartooth Band, LLC / Fearless Records]

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Beartooth, Eyes Closed | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Caleb Shomo backlash aside, Beartooth delivers an enjoyable, spirited single with “Eyes Closed,” the second track from their sixth album, Pure Ecstasy.

By the musical hype, 3 weeksAugust 3, 2026 ago