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    Dom McAllister, Prospects [Photo Credit: Dom McAllister]
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    Dom McAllister, ‘Prospects’ | Track Review

    Rising London singer/songwriter Dom McAllister brilliantly showcases vulnerability on his authentic, honest & incredibly relatable new single, “Prospects.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 9, 2018 ago
    14 Songs That are Either About Boys or Girls [Photo Credit: Fueled by Ramen, Columbia, Atlantic, Kemosabe, Broken Bow, Island]
    Evergreen

    14 Songs That Are About Boys 👨 or Girls 👩 | Playlist 🎧

    ‘14 Songs That Are About Either Boys 👨 or Girls 👩’ features music from Ariana Grande, Charli XCX & Tyler, the Creator.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 3, 2018 ago
    Ryan Beatty, Boy in Jeans [Photo Credit: Boy in Jeans]
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    Ryan Beatty, Boy in Jeans | Album Review 💿

    Former teen-pop artist Ryan Beatty comes back strong as an ‘out and proud’ gay man on his awesome, eclectic & honest debut LP, BOY IN JEANS.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago
    Years & Years, Palo Santo [📷: Polydor]
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    Years & Years, Palo Santo | Album Review 💿

    Years & Years returns with a compelling sophomore album with ‘Palo Santo’ which masterfully incorporates social issues, sexuality, and spirituality. 

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 9, 2018 ago
    53 LGBTQ Songs That Beam With Pride
    Evergreen

    53 LGBTQ Songs That Beam With Pride | Playlist

    Ezra Furman, Janelle Monáe, Troye Sivan, Sam Smith, and Years & Years are just a few of the musicians appearing on “53 LGBTQ Songs That Beam with Pride.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 22, 2018 ago
    15 Notable LGBTQ Songs of 2018 [Photo Credit: Bad Boy, Bella Union, Capitol, Carlos Vara, cupcakKe, EMPIRE, Polydor, ZEE MACHINE]
    Evergreen

    15 Notable LGBTQ Songs from 2018 | Playlist

    Years & Years, Janelle Monáe, and Troye Sivan highlight musicians with compelling songs comprising “Notable LGBTQ Songs from 2018.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 28, 2018 ago
    Janelle Monáe, Dirty Computer [📷: Bad Boy]
    Album 💿

    Janelle Monáe, Dirty Computer | Album Review 💿

    Eclectic R&B artist Janelle Monáe delivers the most important, meaningful & transcendent LP of her career with Dirty Computer.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 30, 2018 ago
    Janelle Monáe, Dirty Computer [📷: Bad Boy]
    Music

    Janelle Monáe, ‘I Like That’ | Track Review

    Eclectic urban contemporary artist Janelle Monáe returns with “I Like That,” the fourth advance single from her third full-length album, ‘Dirty Computer.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 23, 2018 ago
    Hayley Kiyoko, Expectations © EMPIRE / Atlantic
    Album 💿

    Hayley Kiyoko, Expectations | Album Review

    Actress and rising pop artist Hayley Kiyoko delivers an honest, well-rounded debut album with ‘Expectations.’ Sexuality serves a pivotal role on the project. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 9, 2018 ago
    Tyler, the Creator, Okra © Columbia
    Music

    Tyler, the Creator, ‘Okra’ | Track Review

    Controversial, Grammy-nominated Tyler, the Creator drops a ‘flex-fest’ on his brief single “Okra.” He also drops a number of pop cultural references, not to mention raising more questions about his sexuality.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 2, 2018 ago
    Hayley Kiyoko, Expectations © EMPIRE / Atlantic
    Music

    Hayley Kiyoko, ‘Curious’ | Track Review

    Actress-singer Hayley Kiyoko makes a compelling case as the next, great pop superstar on “Curious,” a promo single released in advance of her highly-anticipated debut album ‘Expectations.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 19, 2018 ago
    Religiously Skeptical Gems 2.0
    Evergreen

    Religiously Skeptical Gems 2.0 | Playlist

    There are numerous songs written about religion that aren’t gospel or CCM songs. Here are 16 religiously skeptical gems by secular artists.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 31, 2017 ago

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