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Yellow Claw, New Blood [Photo Credit: Barong Family]

Yellow Claw, ‘To the Max’ | Track Review

Yellow Claw continues releasing singles in advance of their new album, ‘New Blood.’ Their latest single, “To the Max,” features MC Kekel, Lil Debbie, Bok Nero, and MC Gustta.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 4, 2018 ago

Hanne Leland, Stay [Photo Credit: Mariann Vik]

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Hanne Leland, ‘Stay’ | Track Review

Following the excellence of single “Carry On,” Rising Norwegian electro-pop artist Hanne Leland returns with an emotional follow-up single, “Stay.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 4, 2018 ago

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Ne-Yo, ‘Summertime’ | Track Review

Ahead of his seventh studio album ‘Good Man,’ Grammy-winning R&B artist Ne-Yo drops one final advance single, “Summertime.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 4, 2018 ago

Mac Miller, Programs [Photo Credit: Warner Bros.]

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Mac Miller, ‘Programs’ | Track Review

Returning with his first new music since releasing ‘The Divine Feminine’ in 2016, Mac Miller drops not just one, but three new singles, including “Programs.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 4, 2018 ago

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

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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