Russ, ‘Flip’ | Track Review
25-year old, ever-prolific, self-made rapper-singer-producer Russ returns with another new single, “Flip.” It’s respectable, but not game changing.
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.
Black Veil Brides, Vale | Album Review
Following a three-year-plus hiatus, L.A. based rock band Black Vale Brides return with fists pumped to the sky on their fifth-studio album, ‘Vale.’
Rich Brian, ‘See Me’ | Track Review
Things continue to look up for Rich Brian (formerly Rich Chigga), who drops “See Me,” a promo single from his highly-anticipated debut album.
Hailee Steinfeld & BloodPop, ‘Capital Letters’ | Track Review
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Hailee Steinfeld & BloodPop® join forces for sleek, modern, groovy pop single “Capital Letters,” also the opening record from the ‘Fifty Shades Freed’ original motion picture soundtrack.
YoungBoy Never Broke Again, ‘Outside Today’ | Track Review
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In advance of his full-length, debut album, 18-year old rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again drops the ‘stay-inside-touting’ single “Outside Today.”
Hunter Hayes, ‘This Girl’ | Track Review
26-year old Louisiana-bred country singer-songwriter Hunter Hayes feels “Lucky…to love this Girl” on enjoyable, thoughtful single, “This Girl.”
Kali Uchis, ‘After the Storm’ | Track Review
Up-and-coming Colombian-American singer Kali Uchis shines on “After the Storm,” the promo single from her forthcoming, 2018 debut album. She’s assisted by Tyler, the Creator and Bootsy Collins.
Fall Out Boy, ‘Wilson (Expensive Mistakes)’ | Track Review
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Pop-punk darlings Fall Out Boy drop “Wilson (Expensive Mistakes),” the fifth single released in advance of their long-delayed seventh studio album, ‘M A N I A.’
The Black Eyed Peas, ‘STREET LIVIN’ | Track Review
A ‘Fergie-less’ The Black Eyed Peas makes a surprise comeback with a surprisingly serious, socially-conscious and relevant single, “STREET LIVIN’.”
Eminem, Revival | Critics Weigh In
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The critics have weighed in on Revival, the ninth studio album by legendary rapper Eminem. The results are a mixed-bag at best.
Eminem, ‘Chloraseptic (Remix)’ | Track Review
Eminem, assisted by 2 Chainz and Phresher, drops a ferocious remix of “Chloraseptic,” one of the highlights from his critically-mixed ninth studio album, ‘Revival.’
BØRNS, Blue Madonna | Album Review
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26-year old alternative artist Garrett Borns (BØRNS) delivers a fantastic sophomore album with Blue Madonna. The vocals, production, and songwriting are elite.