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12 Songs with References to David Koresh & Waco [Photo Credits: Epic, IDJ, Columbia, J, Capitol, Charles River, Grand Hustle, Public Domain, Interscope, Def Jam]

12 Songs with References to David Koresh & Waco | Playlist

Beastie Boys, Ghostface Killah, Pitbull, and Rick Ross are among artists with songs featuring lyrics that reference cult leader David Koresh and Waco.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 9, 2018 ago

Why Don't We, Talk [Photo Credit: Signature / Atlantic]

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Why Don’t We, ‘Talk’ | Track Review

Rising boy band Why Don’t We sing about bad communication in their fading relationships on their third single of 2018, “Talk.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 9, 2018 ago

Iggy Azalea, Survive the Summer (EP) [📷: Island]

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Iggy Azalea, ‘Kream’ | Track Review

Iggy Azalea taps Tyga for “Kream,” the promo single from her forthcoming EP, ‘Survive the Summer.’ “Kream” is ultimately a ‘mixed bag.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 9, 2018 ago

Max George, Barcelona [Photo Credit: Records, LLC]

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Max George, ‘Barcelona’ | Track Review

Max George, a member of the now defunct boy band The Wanted, releases his debut single, “Barcelona.” The results are positive, but not game changing.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 9, 2018 ago

Lil Pump, Drug Addicts [Photo Credit: Warner Bros.]

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Lil Pump, ‘Drug Addicts’ | Track Review

Lil Pump continues to build his career on clichés an utter shallowness on his latest, empty and irresponsible single, “Drug Addicts.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 9, 2018 ago

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Years & Years, Palo Santo | Album Review 💿

Years & Years returns with a compelling sophomore album with ‘Palo Santo’ which masterfully incorporates social issues, sexuality, and spirituality.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 9, 2018 ago

10 Songs That Go Strictly by the Numbers [Photo Credits: Young Turks, RCA, Triple Tigers, Cash Money, Domino, Pixabay, Republic, Capitol, Red Bull]

Evergreen

10 Songs That Go Strictly by the Numbers | Playlist

On the playlist “10 Songs That Go Strictly by the Numbers,” Arctic Monkeys, Drake, and Kamasi Washington are among artists providing ‘numeric’ tunes.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 9, 2018 ago

Justin Timberlake, SoulMate [Photo Credit: RCA]

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Justin Timberlake, ‘SoulMate’ | Track Review

Pop superstar Justin Timberlake sounds great on “SoulMate,” but the summer song suffers from flimsy songwriting that lacks depth.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 6, 2018 ago

Gorillaz, The Now Now [📷: Parlophone / Warner]

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Gorillaz, The Now Now | Album Review

Although more accessible than ‘Humanz’ to some extent, Damon Albarn and Gorillaz still require the audience to be ambitious listeners on ‘The Now Now.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 6, 2018 ago

13 Songs Fueled by Nothing [Photo Credits: 300 Entertainment, Capitol, Capitol Nashville, Cash Money, Columbia, Island, Pixabay, Rex Orange County, Ruffhouse, Warner Bros.]

Evergreen

13 Songs Fueled by ‘Nothing’ | Playlist 🎧

Despite the nothingness, “13 Songs Fueled by Nothing” features songs courtesy of Blackbear, Dierks Bentley, Lauryn Hill, Prince & Shawn Mendes among others.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 6, 2018 ago

Mansionair, Technicolour [Photo Credit: Glassnote]

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Mansionair, ‘Technicolour’ | Track Review

Rising, Grammy-nominated Australian alt, electro-pop collective Mansionair shines on “Technicolour,” their second single of 2018.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 5, 2018 ago

Payson Lewis, Can't Go Back [Photo Credit: Payson Lewis]

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Payson Lewis, ‘Can’t Go Back’| Track Review

Rising, Philadelphia-bred pop musician Payson Lewis takes things ‘next level,’ returning with his best, most electrifying single yet, “Can’t Go Back.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 5, 2018 ago