Music Shopping List: Kings of Leon & More
Kings of Leon’s seventh album, ‘WALLS’ leads a list of new albums to check out the second music release in October 2016 (Friday, October 14).
Ah, the Columns, the columns! The columns on The Musical Hype encompass a variety of articles. Some of these articles have a shelf life, while others are more evergreen (content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date). Even though some columns are evergreen, they don’t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists. Columns include the “less finessed” blog Beyond the Hype, The Chart Scoop, Critics Weigh In, Guests Posts, Op Ed (opinion editorials), and Press Releases & Shopping.
Kings of Leon’s seventh album, ‘WALLS’ leads a list of new albums to check out the second music release in October 2016 (Friday, October 14).
Solange (‘A Seat at the Table’) surprises Bon Iver (‘22, A Million’), taking the no. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 for the first time in her career.
These 20 LGBT-related songs, released between 2011 and 2016, transcend trends, eschew conformity,and spread messages of acceptance, tolerance, and unity.
The Weeknd ascends from no. 40 to no. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 with single “Starboy,” the promo single from his forthcoming album of the same name.
Shawn Mendes earns his second no. 1 album with his sophomore effort, ‘Illuminate.’ Luke Bryan (‘Farm Tour’) launches at no. 4.
The first music shopping week in October 2016 (October 7) comprises of new albums from Green Day, Norah Jones, and OneRepublic.
Shawn Mendes earns another no. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with sophomore effort, ‘Illuminate.’ Drake (‘Views’) slips from no. 1 to no. 2.
The Chainsmokers remain no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, while up-and-coming rapper D.R.A.M. takes “Broccoli” to no. 8, with the help of Lil Yachty.
Despite new releases from Mac Miller (The Divine Feminine) and Usher (Hard II Love), Drake (Views) returns to no. 1 for a 13th, nonconsecutive week.
Banks (The Altar), Regina Spektor (Remember Us to Life), and Bon Iver (22, A Million), are among intriguing entries on this week’s music shopping list.
Despite new releases from Mac Miller (The Divine Feminine) and Usher (Hard II Love), Drake (Views) returns to no. 1 for a 13th, nonconsecutive week.
Despite a push from twenty one pilots (“Heathens”), The Chainsmokers – with the help of Halsey – spend a fifth week at no. 1 on the Hot 100.