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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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!.
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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.
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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mgk, times of my life | Song Review
Unfortunately, mgk doesn’t muster up too much excitement, let alone much innovation or musical excellence, on his single, “times of my life.”
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The Kid LAROI, BACK WHEN YOU WERE MINE | Song Review
Grammy-nominated Australian pop singer-songwriter The Kid LAROI reflects on a previous relationship in his single, “BACK WHEN YOU WERE MINE.”
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LGBTQ
ETHAN, weaker days | Song Review
The handsome and talented Kiwi LGBTQ pop musician, ETHAN, delivers an authentic, honest, and must-hear bop in “weaker days.”