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ROLE MODEL, High Hopes 3000 | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ROLE MODEL continues his upward trajectory with “High Hopes 3000,” the lead single from his third LP, Chuck Timely & The Hourglass.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Pop singer-songwriter Ryan Beatty comes back strong with “Secret Language”, the promo single from his fourth studio album, Sweet Fortune

In the 22nd edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “Fingers and Clothes,” performed by Jake Minch.

15 Incredibly Irresistible I Songs features songs by Artemas, Bruno Mars, Hector Lopez, Michael Bolton, Simon & Garfunkel, and Tyler, The Creator.

In the 61st edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Love the One You’re With” by the iconic soul collective The Isley Brothers.

15 Delightful Dream Songs features songs by Alex Warren, D’Angelo, Florence + The Machine, Glass Animals, Hall & Oates, and Tamyra Gray.

In the 13th edition of Face Off (2026), Simon & Garfunkel and Disturbed face off for the best rendition of “The Sound of Silence.”

A Hodgepodge of Place Songs, Vol. 2 features songs by Barry Manilow, Feng, Jill Scott & Tierra Whack, Lady Gaga, RAYE, and TOTO.

In the 13th edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by legendary jazz musician Nina Simone performing “Take Me To The Water.”

In the 40th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “I Am a Rock” by Simon & Garfunkel.

In the 508th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Los Angeles Americana and folk singer-songwriter James Houlahan.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Irish pop singer-songwriter Niall Horan returns with a respectable if safe, middle-of-the-road pop single in “Dinner Party.”