Doomsday Is a Fresh Start on Madilyn Bailey’s Debut
Madilyn Bailey’s debut Hollywood Dead makes the pitfalls of the entertainment industry into their own form of entertainment through solid pop ballads.
Madilyn Bailey’s debut Hollywood Dead makes the pitfalls of the entertainment industry into their own form of entertainment through solid pop ballads.
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Carly Rae Jepsen’s The Loveliest Time expands her B-Sides offerings by creating a compilation that distinguishes itself from its predecessor.
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With Disney deep in her past, pop star Hayley Kiyoko’s Panorama navigates queer relationships with self-assuredness, packaged in accessible pop hooks.
Beyoncé’s Renaissance repackages traditional marketing and 1990s-inspired dance music, creating the ultimate combination of streaming sensibilities and feel-good anthems.