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AWOLNATION, Here Come the Runts © Red Bull

AWOLNATION, ‘Handyman’ | Track Review

AWOLNATION (Aaron Bruno) drops another enjoyable, well-rounded single with “Handyman,” the fourth teaser track from ‘Here Come the Runts.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 29, 2018 ago

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Monthly Music Shopping List | Justin Timberlake Highlights February

Justin Timberlake (‘Man of the Woods’) and a pair of film soundtracks (‘Fifty Shades Freed’ and ‘Black Panther’), highlight the monthly music shopping list for February 2018.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 29, 2018 ago

Marty O'Reilly & The Old Soul Orchestra, Stereoscope © Marty O'Reilly & The Old Soul Orchestra

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Marty O’Reilly & The Old Soul Orchestra, ‘Off and On Again’ | Track Review

Indie-rock/blues band Marty O’Reilly & The Old Soul Orchestra thrill on “Off and On Again,” a single from their forthcoming album, Stereoscope (February 9, 2018).

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 29, 2018 ago

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Julia Michaels, ‘Heaven’ | Track Review

Grammy-nominated pop singer-songwriter Julia Michaels sounds heavenly on “Heaven,” the fourth teaser track from the ‘Fifty Shades Freed’ original motion picture soundtrack.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 29, 2018 ago

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Zoey G, ‘Runaway’ | Track Review

Up-and-coming teen-pop artist Zoey G shows tremendous potential on her infectious, Latin-infused single, “Runaway.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 29, 2018 ago

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Oscar Jerome, Where Are Your Branches? (EP)

Gifted London singer and guitarist Oscar Jerome thrills on his new EP, ‘Where Are Your Branches.’ Impressively, he incorporates jazz into his music, which is refreshing.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 29, 2018 ago

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Louis Brennan, ‘Airport Hotel’ | Track Review

London-based Dublin singer-singer Louis Brennan impresses on ballad “Airport Hotel,” a single from his debut album, Dead Capital (February 23, 2018).

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 29, 2018 ago

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Holly Miranda, ‘Golden Spiral’ | Track Review

New York alternative musician Holly Miranda thrills on “Golden Spiral,” a promo single from her fourth solo releases, ‘Mutual Horse,’ arriving February 23, 2018.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 29, 2018 ago

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We Hate Simon, ‘Feel Like I Feel’

Don’t let the name We Hate Simon fool you. On his debut single, “Feel Like I Feel,” the Swedish producer delivers ‘the goods,’ assisted by TIGERS, -TREES+.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 29, 2018 ago

Justin Timberlake, Man of the Woods [📷: RCA]

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Justin Timberlake, ‘Say Something’ | Track Review

In advance of fifth LP ‘Man of the Woods,’ Justin Timberlake saves his best single – “Say Something,” featuring Chris Stapleton – for last.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 29, 2018 ago

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Kris Wu, Rich Brian, Joji, ’18’ | Track Review

Kris Wu, Rich Brian, Joji, Trippie Redd, and Baauer join forces for a stellar rap single, “18.” It’s well-conceived, well-performed, and well-produced.

By the musical hype, 8 years ago

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The Spencer Lee Band, ‘The Wolf’ | Track Review

The Spencer Lee Band shines on the edgy, sexed-up, “The Wolf,” the third teaser track released in advance of the soundtrack to ‘Fifty Shades Freed.’

By the musical hype, 8 years ago