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The 1975, Give Yourself a Try [Photo Credit: Interscope]

The 1975, ‘Give Yourself a Try’ | Track Review

The 1975 returns with their first new single of 2018, “Give Yourself a Try.” Matthew Healy has some worthwhile things to say, but there’s a nuisance – a ‘production annoyance.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 4, 2018 ago

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Maroon 5, ‘Girls Like You (Remix)’ | Track Review

Adam Levine and Maroon 5 release a remix of the enjoyable ‘Red Pill Blues’ song, “Girls Like You,” as a single featuring ubiquitous female rap phenom, Cardi B.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 4, 2018 ago

Rex Orange County & Randy Newman, You've Got a Friend in Me © Rex Orange County

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Rex Orange County, ‘You’ve Got a Friend in Me’ | Track Review

Two unlikely musicians – Rex Orange County and Randy Newman – join forces on a simple, but incredibly pleasant performance of “You’ve Got a Friend in Me.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 4, 2018 ago

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Ghost, Prequelle | Album Review 💿

Despite the fact that Ghost sings about medieval death via plague, their 4th album, PREQUELLE, is alluring and at times, quite beautiful.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 4, 2018 ago

21 Best Albums of 2018 (So Far) [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Bella Union, Columbia, Def Jam, Domino, Interscope, Republic]

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21 Best Albums of 2018 (So Far) | Year in Review

Hot albums courtesy of Janelle Monáe, Arctic Monkeys, MGMT, Cardi B, and Pusha T round out the top-five of the 21 Best Albums of 2018 (So Far).

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 4, 2018 ago

10 Worst Songs of 2018 (So Far) [Photo Credits: Atlantic UK, B.H.A.D. Music, Big Loud, Def Jam, Filthy Fangs, RCA, Warner Bros.]

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10 Worst Songs of 2018 (So Far) | Year in Review

Bella Thorne, Lil Xan, Kanye West, Rita Ora, and Bhad Bhabie round out the top-five of the 10 worst songs of 2018 (so far).

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 4, 2018 ago

Ezra Furman, Transangelic Exodus [📷: Bella Union]

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Ezra Furman, Transangelic Exodus | Album Review

Gender-fluid rock musician Ezra Furman delivers one of the best albums that only a few people have heard with his self-described, ‘Queer Outlaw Saga,’ ‘Transangelic Exodus.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 1, 2018 ago

Jessie J, R.O.S.E. [Photo Credit: Republic]

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Jessie J, R.O.S.E. | Album Review

Jessie J delivers the best album of her career with ‘R.O.S.E.,’ issued uniquely as four four-song EPs: ‘Realisations,’ ‘Obsessions,’ ‘Sex,’ and ‘Empowerment.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 1, 2018 ago

50 Best Songs of 2018 (So Far) [Photo Credits: Bad Boy, Cash Money, Interscope, Island, Loma Vista, RCA, Republic, Universal]

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50 Best Songs of 2018 (So Far) | Year in Review

Childish Gambino, Years & Years, Janelle Monáe, Drake, and Shawn Mendes earn songs in the top-five of the “50 Best Songs of 2018 (So Far).”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 1, 2018 ago

Jake Shears, Jake Shears [📷: Freida Jean]

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Jake Shears, ‘Creep City’ | Track Review

Scissor Sisters’ frontman Jake Shears steps out on his own on debut single, “Creep City,” from his forthcoming, self-titled, solo debut.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 31, 2018 ago

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Bazzi, COSMIC | Album Review

20-year old pop artist Bazzi showcases ample potential on his debut album, COSMIC. He focuses on love, sex, and achieving his dreams in Cali.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 31, 2018 ago

BTS Shock the World « Chart Happenings [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Bighit Entertainment, Cash Money, Domino, Island]

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BTS Shocks the World with No. 1 Album and More | Chart Happenings

BTS shocks the world, random rappers pop up out of nowhere, KYLE flops, and Drake continues to dominate despite a nasty beef. Here are seven notable chart happenings.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 31, 2018 ago