Paramore, Hard Times | Track Review 🎵
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Paramore returns with an electrifying, new single, “Hard Times,” which serves as the promo single for its 5th studio album, ‘After Laughter.’
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.
Charlie Puth, Attention | Track Review 🎵
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Charlie Puth returns with “Attention,” presumably the promo single for his sophomore album. “Attention” is a step up, but Puth hasn’t conquered just yet.
Lana Del Rey, Lust for Life | Track Review 🎵
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Alternative singer/songwriter Lana Del Rey enlists the services of urban contemporary standout The Weeknd for lustful, new single, "Lust for Life."
Kiiara, Whippin | Track Review 🎵
Kiiara returns with underwhelming new single “Whippin,” which doesn’t sound starkly different from her breakthrough single, “Gold.”
Lil Yachty, Peek a Boo | Track Review 🎵
Lil Yachty falls short on “Peek a Boo.” Although assisted by Migos, “Peek a Boo” feels lackluster and devoid of originality.
Lady Gaga, The Cure | Track Review 🎵
Lady Gaga returns with a surprise new single, “The Cure.” “The Cure” seems to be a return to form for the dance-pop artist, without breaking any new ground.
Joey Bada$$, All-Amerikkkan Bada$$ | Album Review 💿
Joey Bada$$ delivers a knockout punch on ‘ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$,’ exceptionally capturing being black in America.
Machine Gun Kelly, Trap Paris | Track Review 🎵
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Machine Gun Kelly, assisted by Quavo & Ty Dolla $ign, returns with toughness on “Trap Paris,” the 3rd single from his 3rd LP, bloom.
DNCE, Kissing Strangers | Track Review 🎵
Pop collective DNCE returns with another fun, sexy single, “Kissing Strangers,” assisted by Nicki Minaj.
Kendrick Lamar, DAMN. | Album Review 💿
Kendrick Lamar delivers his best album yet with ‘DAMN.’ The profane title is the best way to characterize the spirited, deep new project.
Critical Disapproval: The Chainsmokers, ‘Memories…Do Not Open’
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The critical results are in. Critics highly disapprove of ‘Memories…Do Not Open’, the debut album courtesy of Grammy-winning duo, The Chainsmokers.
Music Shopping List: Brad Paisley Leads the Charge
Brad Paisley (‘Love and War’) leads new music to check out beginning Friday, April 21, 2017. Incubus, blackbear, and Sheryl Crow also drop new albums.