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LGBTQ
Troye Sivan, She’s the Best | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy-nominated, South African-born, Australian artist Troye Sivan takes risks on “She’s the Best,” the lead single and title track from his fourth studio album.
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Music
Alex Warren, RESCUER | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️ “RESCUER” is a pleasant Alex Warren pop song but not a game-changing or particularly memorable one.
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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.
![Tove Lo, ESTRUS [📷: Pretty Swede Records]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/tove-lo-estrus.jpeg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
LGBTQ
Tove Lo, DNH | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Swedish pop singer-songwriter Tove Lo drops another bop with “DNH,” the second single and fifth track from her sixth studio album, ESTRUS.
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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.
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LGBTQ
Leo Von Sol, Heatwave | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Independent singer-songwriter Leo Von Sol ‘brings the heat’ and the vibes on his sensual and summery indie pop single, “Heatwave.”
![JENNIE, Less than a Lover [📷: Columbia Records]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/jennie-less-than-a-lover.jpeg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Music
JENNIE, Less than a Lover | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ BLACKPINK standout JENNIE thrills on her short but sweet, friend/lover-confused pop single, “Less than a Lover.”
![Tinashe, Popstar [📷: Tinashe Music Inc. / Atlantic Recording Corporation]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tinashe-popstar.jpeg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
LGBTQ
Tinashe, Crash Out | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ R&B/pop singer-songwriter Tinashe brings the heat with her confident, hard-nosed, and unapologetic banger “Crash Out.”
![Fever: 5 Gems No. 22 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors, Souman Ghosh from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/fever-5-gems-22-2026.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Evergreen
Fever | 5 Gems
Fever: 5 Gems No. 22 (2026) features songs by Adam Lambert, Alex Warren, Angrybaby, Joaicon, and Lucky Daye.
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LGBTQ
Greyson Chance, SUGAR RUSH | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Pop singer-songwriter Greyson Chance delivers another home run in 2026 with his bold yet sugary-sweet single, “SUGAR RUSH.”
![Teddy Swims, Break Up in Reverse [📷: Warner Records / SWIMS Int.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/teddy-swims-break-up-in-reverse.jpeg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Music
Teddy Swims, Break Up in Reverse | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Grammy-nominated pop singer-songwriter Teddy Swims sings with incredible emotion in his heartfelt single, “Break Up in Reverse.”
![D'Leesa, Angel of Light [📷: D'Leesa]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/dleesa-angel-of-light.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
LGBTQ
D’Leesa, Angel of Light | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The entertaining, hypnotic & never-rushing “Angel of Light” is quite the scintillating vibe from DIY Atlanta-based soft, sapphic soul musician D’Leesa.