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Tate McRae, 2 hands [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; RCA; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]

Tate McRae, 2 hands | Song Review 🎵

With the release of “2 hands,” the second single from her third studio album, So Close To What, Canadian Gen-Z pop artist Tate McRae continues her impressive rise in pop music.

By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 18, 2024 ago

Julia Thomsen, Lise Johnsson & Catty.L, Shine a Light [📷: Julia Thomsen, Lise Johnsson & Catty.L]

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Julia Thomsen, Shine A Light | Song Review 🎵

George James: From the “Keys For Calm” collection album, “Shine a Light” is a moving, ethereal piece by award-winning composer Julia Thomsen, Lise Jonsson and Catty. L.

By George James, 1 yearNovember 12, 2024 ago

John Conlin, On Repeat [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; John Conlin; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]

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John Conlin, On Repeat | Song Review 🎵

Toronto pop singer/songwriter John Conlin drops his fourth single of 2024, “On Repeat,” a song that is incredibly easy to play on repeat.

By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 11, 2024 ago

GRANT KNOCHE, “MOSQUITOES” [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Grant Knoche; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]

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GRANT KNOCHE, MOSQUITOES | Song Review 🎵

GRANT KNOCHE impresses once more with his short but potent, blood-sucking single, “MOSQUITOES” which criticizes Los Angeles.

By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 11, 2024 ago

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Sam Hunt, Liberty | Song Review 🎵

Country singer/songwriter Sam Hunt returns with an intriguing, vibe-filled, modern country song with “Liberty.”

By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 4, 2024 ago

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Shawn Mendes, Heart of Gold | Song Review 🎵

On “Heart of Gold,” Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes shares a thoughtful song regarding grieving a deceased friend.

By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 4, 2024 ago

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The Weeknd, São Paulo | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter The Weeknd, assisted by Brazilian singer Anitta, delivers a ‘change of pace’ on his energetic, vibe-laden single, “São Paulo.”

By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 4, 2024 ago