synthpop | The Musical Hype - Part 6

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Years & Years, "Starstruck" [📷: Polydor]

Years & Years, Starstruck | Track Review

Despite transforming into a solo act, Years & Years (Olly Alexander) continues to bring the heat on second single of 2021, “Starstruck.”

By the musical hype, 4 yearsApril 16, 2021 ago

Tears: 3BOPS No. 10 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels, The Musical Hype]

Tears | 3BOPS

On this edition of 3BOPS, we select three awesome songs that are associated with TEARS in some form or fashion.

By the musical hype, 4 yearsFebruary 2, 2021 ago

The Weeknd & ROSALÍA, "Blinding Lights (Remix) [📷 : Republic]

The Weeknd & ROSALÍA, Blinding Lights (Remix) | Track Review

Grammy-winning Latin artist ROSALÍA joins Grammy-winning R&B artist, The Weeknd, on the latest remix of his mega-hit, “Blinding Lights.”

By the musical hype, 4 yearsDecember 7, 2020 ago

Miley Cyrus, Plastic Hearts [📷: RCA]

Miley Cyrus, Plastic Hearts | Album Review

With her seventh studio album, Plastic Hearts, Grammy-nominated pop standout Miley Cyrus releases her best album in years.

By the musical hype, 4 yearsDecember 2, 2020 ago

Getting to Know... Non Stop Erotic Cabaret: Interview #129 [Photo Credits: Non Stop Erotic Cabaret, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]

Getting to Know… Non Stop Erotic Cabaret | Interview

For our 129th interview on The Musical Hype, we have the pleasure of chatting with both members of synthpop duo Non Stop Erotic Cabaret.

By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 17, 2020 ago

Weekly Gems No. 2: Week of 4-6-2020 [Photo Credits: 300 Entertainment, 1501 Certified Ent LLC, Absentee Recordings, Brent Faulkner, Columbia, Fueled by Ramen, Jagjaguwar, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Warner]

Weekly Gems No. 2: Week of 4-6-2020 | Playlist

WEEKLY GEMS NO. 2: WEEK OF 4-6-2020 features music courtesy of Dua Lipa, Megan Thee Stallion &Twenty One Pilots among others.

By the musical hype, 5 yearsApril 12, 2020 ago

11 Totally Relatable Songs About Exes [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]

11 Totally Relatable Songs About Exes | Playlist

“11 Totally Relatable Songs About Exes” features music courtesy of Dua Lipa, Jeremy Zucker, Joji, ROSALÍA & Ty Dolla $ign.

By the musical hype, 5 yearsApril 6, 2020 ago

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