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Striking Bops from August 2026 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

Striking Bops from August 2026 | Playlist

Striking Bops from August 2026 features songs by Cardi B, DESTIN CONRAD, Orville Peck, Sam Smith, Saucy Santana, and Troye Sivan.

By the musical hype, 1 weekAugust 31, 2026 ago

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

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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, 4 weeksAugust 10, 2026 ago

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Sam Smith, Gloria | Album Review 💿

Decorated pop superstar Sam Smith delivers a brief but enjoyable, totally well-rounded fourth studio album with Gloria.

By the musical hype, 4 yearsJanuary 30, 2023 ago