Music
LW, ‘Happy’ | Track Review
Gifted independent R&B musician LW drops a meaningful, empowering new single with “Happy.” On “Happy,” he thinks ‘bigger’ as opposed to ‘smaller.’
Music
Lorde, Sober | Track Review 🎵
Lorde returns with one final single, “Sober,” ahead of her highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Melodrama.’
Music
Big Boi, ‘In the South’ | Track Review
Eclectic southern rap vet Big Boi enlists the late Pimp C and Gucci Mane to keep it southern on laid-back banger, ‘In the South.’
Music
Julia Michaels, ‘Uh Huh’ | Track Review
Julia Michaels has no issues delivering another compelling single with “Uh Huh,” the playful follow-up to her breakout hit, “Issues.”
Music
David Guetta Ft. Justin Bieber, ‘2U’ | Track Review
French DJ extraordinaire David Guetta enlists the more-popular-than-ever pop sensation Justin Bieber for his hot, summer single, “2U.”
Music
Lorde, Perfect Places | Track Review 🎵
Lorde returns with “Perfect Places,” the third single from her sophomore album, Melodrama.
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Columns
The Chart Scoop | Halsey Takes ‘Hopeless Fountain Kingdom’ To No. 1
Halsey scores her first no. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with ‘Hopeless Fountain Kingdom.’ “Despacito” remains the song to beat on the Billboard Hot 100.
Album 💿
Chuck Berry, Chuck | Album Review 💿
Late rock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry leaves the world a superb gift to the world with his final album, ‘Chuck.’
Evergreen
30 Best Songs of 2017 (So Far) | Year in Review Playlist
Kendrick Lamar, Father John Misty, and Migos are among the artists responsible for the 30 best songs of 2017 (so far).
Columns
Music Shopping List | Lorde Drops ‘Melodrama’
Lorde (‘Melodrama’) leads a crop of new releases arriving June 16, 2017. 2 Chainz, Nickelback, Jason Isbell, Big Boi, and Fleet Foxes also drop new LPs.
LGBTQ
Sia, Free Me | Track Review 🎵
Sia shines on “Free Me,” a heartfelt, sincere charity single supporting the #endHIV campaign.
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Album 💿
Katy Perry, Witness | Album Review 💿
Pop superstar Katy Perry struggles to find her footing on her 5th studio album, Witness. Sometimes it works, while other times it doesn’t.