John Mayer, ‘New Light’ | Track Review
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Grammy-winning pop artist John Mayer returns with a new single, “New Light,” produced by No I.D. and released via his own label, Snack Money.
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.
11 Songs by Male Artists Centered on Blood | Playlist
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Playlist “11 Songs by Male Artists Centered on Blood” features music courtesy of 5 Seconds of Summer, Ezra Furman, Khalid, and Shawn Mendes among others.
Jacob Sartorius, ‘Up with It’ | Track Review
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He’s definitely NOT there yet, but to his credit, rising teen-pop artist Jacob Sartorius shows improvement on “Up with It,” his first single of 2018.
KYLE, ‘Ikuyo’ | Track Review
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In final preparation for his debut album ‘Light of Mine,’ KYLE releases uniquely-titled, Japanese-oriented single “Ikuyo,” featuring 2 Chainz and Sophia Black.
Bastille, ‘Quarter Past Midnight’ | Track Review
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British alternative band Bastille, led by the ever-compelling Dan Smith, returns with “Quarter Past Midnight,” their first new single of 2018.
Christina Aguilera, ‘Twice’ | Track Review
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Pop icon Christina Aguilera returns emotionally and powerfully with “Twice,” the second single from her highly-anticipated comeback album, ‘Liberation.’
Years & Years, ‘If You’re Over Me’ | Track Review
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British electro-pop collective Years & Years continue to shine on “If You’re Over Me,” the second single from their highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Palo Santo.’
Meghan Trainor, ‘Let You Be Right’ | Track Review
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Grammy-winning pop artist Meghan Trainor returns with “Let You Be Right,” her second single released in 2018.
Charlie Puth, Voicenotes | Album Review
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Charlie Puth delivers an enjoyable sophomore album with 'Voicenotes' that features songs that are ‘true to self’ and play to his artistic and musical strengths.
12 More Songs About Mass Murderers (Vol. 3) | Playlist 🎧
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Move over twisted serial killers. The equally, if not more disturbing mass murderers are the subject of volume three of ‘Songs About Mass Murderers.’
15 Songs That Focus on Mama | Playlist
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“15 Songs That Focus on Mama” features songs courtesy of Anthony Hamilton, Boyz II Men, Kacey Musgraves, Kanye West, and My Chemical Romance among many others.
Alice in Chains, ‘The One You Know’ | Track Review
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Iconic grunge/hard-rock band Alice in Chains makes an impressive comeback after a five-year hiatus with a menacing, rocking new single, “The One You Know.”