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Rick Glam, VAMPIRE (EP) | Album Review

Brazilian electronic musician Rick Glam delivers a short but sweet, bold, and must-hear project with his 2025 EP, VAMPIRE.

By the musical hype, 4 monthsNovember 3, 2025 ago

David Archuleta, Earthly Delights (EP) [📷: Archie Music]

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David Archuleta, Earthly Delights (EP) | 📀 Review

Beloved American Idol runner-up David Archuleta shines on his mature pop EP, Earthly Delights, his first project since coming out and leaving the Mormon faith.

By the musical hype, 5 monthsSeptember 12, 2025 ago

Lizzo, MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING [📷: Nice Life Recording Company / Atlantic Recording Corporation]

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Lizzo, MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING | 📀 Review

Grammy winner Lizzo drops an enjoyable, summery, and unapologetic rap mixtape with MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING.

By the musical hype, 7 monthsJuly 7, 2025 ago

ETHAN, DIVINE INTERVENTION (EP) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; ETHAN; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]

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ETHAN, Divine Intervention (EP) | Album Review 💿

Sydney-based, New Zealand pop singer, songwriter, and producer ETHAN excels on his sexy, six-song EP, DIVINE INTERVENTION.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsApril 18, 2024 ago

Ariana Grande, eternal sunshine [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Republic; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]

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Ariana Grande, eternal sunshine | Album Review 💿

Following nearly a four-year-hiatus, pop superstar Ariana Grande returns with her stupendous, seventh studio album, eternal sunshine.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsMarch 18, 2024 ago

Ricky Dillard, Choirmaster II [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Capitol CMG, Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]

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Ricky Dillard, Choirmaster II | Album Review 💿

Grammy-nominated gospel singer, songwriter, and choirmaster Ricky Dillard delivers another fantastic live gospel album with Choirmaster II.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 29, 2024 ago

Joaicon, emotional fuqboi (EP) [📷: IconzRecordz]

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Joaicon, emotional fuqboi | Album Review 💿

Dominican pop artist Joaicon shines on his brief but compelling debut EP, memorably titled, emotional fuqboi.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 5, 2023 ago

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Jung Kook, GOLDEN | Album Review 💿

While GOLDEN, the brief debut album by K-Pop standout Jung Kook lacks innovation, it is an enjoyable pop LP, all in all. “3D” “I can’t touch you through the phone / Or kiss you through the universe / In another time zone.” Jung Kook kicks off GOLDEN with a Read more

By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 7, 2023 ago

Troye Sivan, Something To Give Each Other [📷: EMI Recorded Music Australia Production]

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Troye Sivan, Something To Give Each Other | Album Review 💿

After a five-year-hiatus between studio albums, Troye Sivan makes a marvelous return with his brief but potent third album, Something To Give Each Other.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsOctober 23, 2023 ago

Sufjan Stevens, Javelin [📷: Asthmatic Kitty]

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Sufjan Stevens, Javelin | Album Review 💿

Gifted singer/songwriter Sufjan Stevens delivers one of the best projects of his career with his 10th studio album Javelin, dedicated to his late partner.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsOctober 21, 2023 ago