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Cole Swindell, All of It [Photo Credit: Warner Music Nashville]

Cole Swindell, ‘Love You Too Late’ | Track Review

Upon announcing his third studio LP, ‘All of It,’ country singer/songwriter Cole Swindell releases his fifth advance single, “Love You Too Late.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 17, 2018 ago

CupcakKe, Hot Pockets [Photo Credit: cupcakKe]

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CupcakKe, ‘Hot Pockets’ | Track Review

Though still outrageous, cupcakKe ‘reins herself in’ enough to make “Hot Pockets” among the more accessible singles of her career. She’s got bars.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 17, 2018 ago

Eric Church, Desperate Man [Photo Credit: EMI Nashville]

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Eric Church, ‘Desperate Man’ | Track Review

Eric Church comes back strong following a three-year hiatus with “Desperate Man,” the title-track from his sixth studio LP.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 17, 2018 ago

Benny Blanco (w/ Halsey & Khalid), Eastside [Photo Credits: Friends Keep Secrets / Interscope]

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Benny Blanco, Halsey & Khalid, ‘Eastside’ | Track Review

Pop super producer and songwriter Benny Blanco taps Halsey and Khalid for his new single, “Eastside.” It’s a pleasant though imperfect listening experience.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 17, 2018 ago

Alessia Cara, A Little More [Photo Credit: Def Jam]

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Alessia Cara, ‘A Little More’ | Track Review

Grammy-winning pop standout Alessia Cara keeps it ‘short, sweet, simple, and stripped’ on “A Little More,” her second single released in 2018.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 17, 2018 ago

11 Songs That Give Off California Vibes [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, 4AD, Artist Partner Group, Fueled by Ramen, RCA, Sony]

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11 Songs That Give Off California Vibes | Playlist 🎧

11 Songs That Give Off California Vibes features music from Charlie Puth, Grimes, Miguel, Panic! At the Disco & Snoop Dogg among others.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 17, 2018 ago

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Lil Xan, ‘Lies’ | Track Review

Lil Xan remains busy beyond the ‘TOTAL XANARCHY,’ dropping a new single, “Lies,” assisted by rising Pennsylvanian rapper, Lil Skies.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 16, 2018 ago

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Mac Miller, ‘Self Care’ | Track Review

After announcing his fifth studio album, ‘Swimming,’ Pittsburgh rapper Mac Miller drops the first official single from the project, “Self Care.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 16, 2018 ago

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teddy💔(Teddy Geiger), ‘I Was in a Cult’ | Track Review

Following ample success as a songwriter and producer for pop’s brightest, Teddy Geiger returns as teddy💔, liberated on the brilliant “I Was in a Cult.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 16, 2018 ago