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5 Seconds of Summer on the cover of Rolling Stone (© Rolling Stone)

The 5SOS Rolling Stone Cover Heard ‘Round the World

What’s the best way to gain respect from older, more mature audiences? STRIP – at least that’s what 5 Seconds of Summer does.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsDecember 28, 2015 ago

One Direction, Made in the A.M. [📷: Sony]

Does Zayn Malik Have a Valid Point About One Direction?

Former One Direction member Zayn Malik criticizes One Direction’s music as being generic. Does he have a valid point?

By the musical hype, 10 yearsDecember 22, 2015 ago

The Vamps, Wake Up © Island

Why Haven’t The Vamps Broken Through Stateside?

The Vamps have plenty of ground to make up in order to break through in the U.S.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsNovember 30, 2015 ago

emblem-3-nothing-to-lose-columbia

Emblem3, Nothing To Lose | Album Review

Review: Pop trio Emblem3 may truly have ‘Nothing to Lose’ but do they ‘gain enough’ to become commercially successful on their debut album?

By the musical hype, 13 yearsJuly 30, 2013 ago

One Direction, Up All Night © Columbia

The Hierarchy of One Direction | Pop Culture

One Direction has a clear ‘hierarchy.’ While the band lacks the personality of 90s boy bands, there are distinctions within the group musically.

By brent80, 13 yearsOctober 23, 2012 ago

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