Alicia Keys, Time Machine | Track Review 🎵
Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys hearkens back to the past on “Time Machine,” her third single of 2019.
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
the musical hype
The Musical Hype (he/him) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education and music theory/composition, respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Music and writing are two of the most important parts of his life.
Lewis Capaldi, Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent | Album Review 💿
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Scottish artist Lewis Capaldi flaunts expressive, powerful vocals throughout his debut LP, Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent.
Coldplay, Everyday Life | Album Review 💿
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Grammy-winning British alternative collective Coldplay deliver some intriguing moments on their eighth studio album, EVERYDAY LIFE.
Ozzy Osbourne, Straight to Hell | Track Review 🎵
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After issuing “Under the Graveyard” following an extended hiatus, Ozzy Osbourne returns with a 2nd thrilling single, “Straight to Hell.”
Reaction to 2020 Grammy Awards Nominees
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With the 2020 Grammy Award nominees announced, it’s time to react to the expected, surprises, snubs, and make some predictions.
11 Songs Where the Juice is Totally Potent | Playlist 🎧
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“11 Songs Where the Juice is Totally Potent” features songs from Doja Cat, James Bay, Lizzo, Lostboycrow, and ScHoolboy Q.
Doja Cat, Hot Pink | Album Review 💿
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Bold rapper and singer Doja Cat (Amala Zandile Dlamini) delivers a hearty helping of sex on her sophomore album, Hot Pink.
Taylor Swift, Lover (Remix) | Track Review 🎵
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Grammy-winner Taylor Swift enlists Grammy-nominated pop artist Shawn Mendes for the stellar “Lover (Remix).”
Camila Cabello, Living Proof | Track Review 🎵
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After announcing her sophomore album, Romance, Grammy-nominated pop artist Camila Cabello released a thrilling sixth single, “Living Proof.”
Neon Trees, Used to Like | Track Review 🎵
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After a five year hiatus, alternative collective Neon Trees, fronted by Tyler Glenn, makes a superb return with single “Used to Like.”
Harry Styles, Watermelon Sugar | Track Review 🎵
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Harry Styles shines once again on “Watermelon Sugar,” his second single released in advance of his sophomore album, Fine Line.
Getting to Know… Plastic Barricades | Interview 🎤
For the 39th entry in ‘Getting to Know…’, Brent Faulkner gets the scoop from Dan Kert, half of London alt indie duo, Plastic Barricades.