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    ZAYN, KONNAKOL [📷: Drop Zed Music, LLC / Mercury Records]
    Music

    ZAYN, Die For Me | Song Review

    The handsome and talented, but heartbroken pop singer-songwriter ZAYN does his big one on “Die For Me,” the promo single from his fifth studio album, KONNAKOL.

    By the musical hype, 4 daysFebruary 12, 2026 ago
    sombr, Homewrecker [📷: SMB Music LLC / Warner Records]
    Music

    sombr, Homewrecker | Song Review

    Grammy-nominated pop singer-songwriter sombr ‘brings the heat’ on his first brand-new single from 2026, “Homewrecker.”

    By the musical hype, 1 weekFebruary 9, 2026 ago
    Artemas, professional heartbreaker [📷: Artemas]
    Music

    Artemas, professional heartbreaker | Song Review

    English pop singer-songwriter Artemas continues a hot streak of darkly captivating pop gems with his single, “professional heartbreaker.”

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksFebruary 2, 2026 ago
    Dermot Kennedy, The Weight of the Woods [📷: Riggins Recording / Interscope / Island]
    Music

    Dermot Kennedy, Funeral | Song Review

    Irish singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy excels on “Funeral,” the promo single and fourth track from his third LP, The Weight of the Woods.

    By the musical hype, 3 weeksJanuary 26, 2026 ago
    Harry Styles, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. [📷: Erskine Records Limited / Columbia]
    Music

    Harry Styles, Aperture | Song Review

    Pop superstar Harry Styles returns with the surprising but engaging “Aperture,” the promo single from his fourth LP, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.

    By the musical hype, 3 weeksJanuary 26, 2026 ago
    Charli XCX, Wuthering Heights [📷: Charli XCX, Inc. / Atlantic Recording Corporation]
    Music

    Charli XCX, Wall of Sound | Song Review

    Grammy-winning pop singer-songwriter Charli XCX wows with the brief but dynamic and enigmatic single, “Wall of Sound.”

    By the musical hype, 4 weeksJanuary 19, 2026 ago
    Charlie Puth, Whatever's Clever! [📷: Atlantic Records Group LLC]
    Music

    Charlie Puth, Beat Yourself Up | Song Review

    Pop singer, songwriter, and producer Charlie Puth drops another pleasant, well-rounded single, “Beat Yourself Up,” from his fourth LP, Whatever’s Clever!.

    By the musical hype, 4 weeksJanuary 19, 2026 ago
    ZEE MACHINE, MAGNETIC [📷: HYMPHOMANIA INC.]
    LGBTQ

    ZEE MACHINE, MAGNETIC | Song Review

    Pop singer-songwriter ZEE MACHINE puts their foot into “MAGNETIC,” one of the most electrifying, fun, and irresistible singles of their career.

    By the musical hype, 1 monthJanuary 15, 2026 ago
    bbno$, diamonds are forever [📷: bbno$ / broke]
    Music

    bbno$, diamonds are forever | Song Review

    Canadian rapper/singer bbno$ continues to be prolific and shows his versatility on his engaging first single of 2026, “diamonds are forever.”

    By the musical hype, 1 monthJanuary 14, 2026 ago
    Stephen Sanchez, Sweet Love [📷: Stephen Sanchez / Mercury]
    Music

    Stephen Sanchez, Sweet Love | Song Review

    Retro pop singer-songwriter Stephen Sanchez asserts that her love has a hold on him on his brief but entertaining single, “Sweet Love.”

    By the musical hype, 1 monthJanuary 12, 2026 ago
    Bruno Mars, The Romantic [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Bruno Mars, I Just Might | Song Review

    Beloved, Grammy-winning pop superstar Bruno Mars makes a thrilling comeback with his funked-up, infectious single, “I Just Might.”

    By the musical hype, 1 monthJanuary 12, 2026 ago
    Artemas, time alone w u [📷: Artemas]
    Music

    Artemas, time alone w u | Song Review

    English pop singer, songwriter, and producer Artemas continues to titillate on his brief but naughty and sensual single, “time alone w u.”

    By the musical hype, 1 monthJanuary 7, 2026 ago

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