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Lorde, What Was That [📷: Universal Music New Zealand Limited]

Lorde, What Was That | Song Review

Grammy-winning alternative pop singer/songwriter Lorde makes a superb comeback with “What Was That,” the lead single from her fourth LP, Virgin.

By the musical hype, 1 weekMay 5, 2025 ago

11 Sunny Sun Songs Sure to Brighten Up Your Day! (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; GraphicMama-Team from Pixabay]

11 Sunny Sun Songs Sure to Brighten Up Your Day! | Playlist

11 Sunny Sun Songs Sure to Brighten Up Your Day! features music from Ariana Grande, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Dominic Fike, Ethel Cain & Morgan Wallen.

By the musical hype, 11 monthsJune 14, 2024 ago

Dominic Fike, Sunburn [📷: Sandy’s Boys, LLC / Columbia]

Dominic Fike, Sunburn | Album Review

The handsome, talented, and versatile Dominic Fike delivers an authentic, honest, and overall enjoyable sophomore album with Sunburn.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsJuly 12, 2023 ago

Dominic Fike, Mama's Boy [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sandy's Boys LLC / Columbia; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]

Dominic Fike, Mama’s Boy | Track Review

On “Mama’s Boy,” the third single from Sunburn, the sophomore album by Dominic Fike, he throws both an interesting concept and an acquired, unique sound.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsJune 27, 2023 ago

Dominic Fike, Ant Pile [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia]

Dominic Fike, Ant Pile | Track Review

Floridian alternative singer/songwriter Dominic Fike returns with “Ant Pile,” the second single from his highly anticipated sophomore LP, Sunburn.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsMay 31, 2023 ago

11 Captivating Songs Associated with Doors [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]

11 Captivating Songs Associated with Doors | Playlist

11 Captivating Songs Associated with Doors features tunes courtesy of Aesop Rock, Alessia Cara, Caroline Polachek, Rick Ross & slowthai.

By the musical hype, 4 yearsJanuary 4, 2021 ago

Man/Men: 5ive Songs No. 58 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Unsplash]

Man/Men | 5ive Songs

On this edition of 5ive Songs, we select five songs that are associated with a MAN or MEN in some kind or some form.

By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 12, 2020 ago

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