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Evergreen
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.
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13 More ABOUT Songs That Are Totally ‘Bout It | Playlist
13 More ABOUT Songs That Are Totally ‘Bout It features songs by BigXthaPlug, Bonnie Raitt, Dom Innarella, Jonah Kagen, Kendrick Lamar, and Mary J. Blige.
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Evergreen
13 Songs Where the Apparel is King | Playlist
15 Songs Where the Apparel is King features songs by Dolly Parton, Jake Minch, Kehlani, Malcolm Todd, Steve Lacy, and Tears For Fears.
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Evergreen
21 Unforgettable and Unusual Songs | Playlist
21 Unforgettable and Unusual Songs features songs by Alice Cooper, Diljit Dosanjh, Jill Scott, Klovis Gaynor & The Urinal Cakes, Napoleon XIV, and ROSALÍA.
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Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
Arca & Planningtorock, Queer | Beaming with Pride
In the 71st edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Queer” performed by nonbinary and trans musicians Arca and Planningtorock.
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LGBTQ
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.
![13 Songs Where the MORE the Better (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ann H from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/13-songs-where-the-more-the-better-360x240.jpg)
Evergreen
13 Songs Where the MORE the Better | Playlist
13 Songs Where the MORE the Better features songs by Angie Stone, Britney Spears, BTS, Mary J. Blige, Niall Horan, and Phil Collins.
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Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
felix jaehn & Omar Rudberg, siren | Beaming with Pride
In the 69th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “siren” performed by German DJ/producer felix jaehn and Venezuelan Swedish singer Omar Rudberg.
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Evergreen
11 Intriguing Songs About GUYS | Playlist
11 Intriguing Songs About GUYS features songs by Donny Hathaway, Ice Spice, RYANN, Sam Smith, and Tyler, The Creator.
![Striking Bops from July 2026 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/striking-bops-from-july-2026-360x240.jpg)
Evergreen
Striking Bops from July 2026 | Playlist
Striking Bops from July 2026 features songs by Charli xcx, Coco Jones, DESTIN CONRAD, Greyson Chance, Sam Smith, TEEKS, and Tyla.
![Advice: 5 Gems No. 24 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Timur Weber from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/advice-5-gems-24-2026-360x240.jpg)
5 Gems
Advice | 5 Gems
Advice: 5 Gems No. 24 (2026) Gems features songs by Kehlani, Lyrical Lemonade, Stevie Nicks, TAEMIN, and Tears For Fears.
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Evergreen
15 Ear-Catching Y-Y-You Songs | Playlist
15 Ear-Catching Y-Y-You Songs features songs by Adam Lambert, Ariana Grande, David Allan Coe, Felix Jaehn & Cascada, Rio Romeo, and Taylor Swift.