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Evergreen
13 Songs Sure to Make You Smile | Playlist
“13 Songs Sure to Make You Smile” includes music courtesy of Anderson .Paak, Beach House, Jay-Z, Lil Peep, and Tori Kelly among others.
Columns
Getting to Know…Kurt Riley | Interview
For Interview #14, Multi-instrumentalist and singer Kurt Riley totally breaks down his solo artistry, providing The Musical Hype with some in-depth answers.
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Album 💿
Rita Ora, Phoenix | Album Review
Following a lengthy hiatus between albums, Rita Ora delivers an enjoyable, well-rounded, and much-better-than-anticipated sophomore album in ‘Phoenix.’
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Evergreen
13 Songs Somewhat Related to Weather | Playlist
“13 Songs Somewhat Related to Weather” features music courtesy of Cannibal Corpse, JMSN, Kali Uchis, Kane Brown, and Panic! At the Disco.
Columns
Getting to Know…JJ Friends | Interview
For Interview #13 of the ‘Getting to Know’ series, The Musical Hype taps Barcelona hard rock band JJ Friends for the scoop.
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Columns
Sam Fender, ‘Poundshop Kardashians’ | Track Review
British singer/songwriter Sam Fender shines on single “Poundshop Kardashians” thanks to energetic production work and socially-charged songwriting.
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Music
Vic Mensa, ‘Dark Things’ | Track Review
Despite bringing some darkness and energy on single “Dark Things,” Chicago rapper Vic Mensa misses the mark, amplified by an overabundance of autotune.
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Music
K. Michelle, ‘Save Me’ | Track Review
‘Rough around the edges’ R&B musician K. Michelle keeps things clean, delivering an authentic, powerful, heartbroken ballad with “Save Me.”
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Music
Mike Posner, ‘Stuck in the Middle’ | Track Review
Grammy-nominated pop artist Mike Posner brings folk-pop, electronic & world music vibes on “Stuck in the Middle,” an advance single from his 2019 LP.
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Evergreen
11 Songs All About Her Majesty, The Queen | Playlist
“11 Songs All About her Majesty, The Queen” features music courtesy of Coheed and Cambria, Jessi J, Shawn Mendes, and Thunderpussy among others.
Columns
Getting to Know…Wildheart | Interview
For Interview #12 of the ‘Getting to Know’ series, The Musical Hype gets the scoop on Australian five-piece melodic hardcore band, Wildheart.
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Music
Weezer, ‘Zombie Bastards’ | Track Review
Continuing a strong promo campaign for their 2019 album (‘Weezer (Black Album)’), Weezer drops a colorfully-titled second advance single, “Zombie Bastards.”