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    26 Notable LGBTQ Songs Since 2010
    Evergreen

    26 Notable LGBTQ Songs Since 2010 | Playlist

    This playlist contains 26 notable LGBTQ songs released 2010.  The selected songs construct the new brand of socially-conscious music.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 21, 2017 ago
    11 Religiously Skeptical Gems
    Evergreen

    11 Religiously Skeptical Gems | Playlist

    There are numerous songs written about religion that aren’t gospel/contemporary Christian songs. Here are 11 religiously skeptical gems by secular artists.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 29, 2017 ago
    Declan McKenna, What Do You Think About the Car? [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Album 💿

    Declan McKenna, What Do You Think About the Car? | Album Review 💿

    Teen British singer/songwriter Declan McKenna impresses with meaningful, mature songwriting on debut LP, What Do You Think About the Car?

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 24, 2017 ago
    Declan McKenna, What Do You Think About the Car? [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    Declan McKenna, ‘Bethlehem’ | Track Review

    As Declan McKenna releases his debut album, ‘What Do You Think About the Car?’ he reprises several gems from his ‘Liar’ EP, including “Bethlehem.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 20, 2017 ago
    Declan McKenna, What Do You Think About the Car? [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    Declan McKenna, ‘Brazil’ | Track Review

    As Declan McKenna releases his debut album, ‘What Do You Think About the Car?’ he reprises several gems from his ‘Liar’ EP, including “Brazil.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 20, 2017 ago
    Kim Burrell, A Different Place © Shanachie
    Columns

    Kim Burrell Rant Ignites a Firestorm and Discussion

    Google Kim Burrell and the results speak for themselves. The gospel singer-pastor received fiery backlash following a passionate, controversial sermon.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 6, 2017 ago
    Tyler Glenn, Excommunication © Island
    Columns

    20 Notable LGBT Songs Released In The Last Five Years | Playlist

    These 20 LGBT-related songs, released between 2011 and 2016, transcend trends, eschew conformity,and spread messages of acceptance, tolerance, and unity.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 6, 2016 ago
    Bon Iver, 22, A Million [📷: Jagjaguwar]
    Album 💿

    Bon Iver, 22, A Million | Album Review 💿

    Bon Iver, led by Justin Vernon, delivers an ambitious, compelling, and enigmatic third studio effort with 22, A Million.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 3, 2016 ago
    Kanye West, The Life of Pablo [📷: G.O.O.D. / Def Jam]
    Evergreen

    10 Recent Meaningful Songs Worth Spinning | Playlist

    For every “Anaconda” or “M.I.L.F.$” that infects the world with raunchy filth, there are transcendent songs with meaningful messages worth spinning.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 5, 2016 ago
    Sufjan Stevens, Carrie & Lowell [📷: Asthmatic Kitty]
    Evergreen

    Eyebrow-Raising Lyrics From 2015

    Throughout 2015, there have been many eyebrow-raising lyrics that raise larger issues or have greater meaning when isolated from their parent song.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 9, 2015 ago
    Kendrick Lamar, To Pimp A Butterfly © Aftermath/Interscope
    Album 💿

    Kendrick Lamar, To Pimp A Butterfly | Album Review 💿

    West Coast rapper Kendrick Lamar releases his second consecutive masterpiece with TO PIMP A BUTTERFLY; the album to beat in 2015.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsMarch 24, 2015 ago
    Madonna, Rebel Heart © Live Nation/Interscope
    Album 💿

    Madonna Sounds Fierce on ‘Rebel Heart’

    ‘Rebel Heart’ is an enjoyable album that plays to the strengths of Madonna and easily eclipses her overlooked 2012 album, ‘MDNA.’

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsMarch 17, 2015 ago

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