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Ruel, Ready (EP) | Album Review

15-year old rising Australian pop singer Ruel exhibits maturity and soulfulness beyond his years on his superb debut EP, Ready (EP).

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 20, 2018 ago

Songs About Girls, Vol. 1 [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Interscope, Kemosabe, Pixabay]

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Songs About Girls, Vol. 1 | Playlist 🎧

Musicians contributing to the girlishness of “Songs About Girls, Vol. 1” include Charlie Puth, Keith Urban, Kesha, Kip Moore & Rita Ora.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 20, 2018 ago

5 Seconds of Summer, Youngblood © Capitol

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5 Seconds of Summer, Youngblood | Album Review

Aussie pop band 5 Seconds of Summer returns in compelling fashion on their third album, ‘Youngblood’ with a sleek, modern pop sound.

By the musical hype, 8 years ago

Norah Jones, My Heart is Full [Photo Credit: Capitol]

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Norah Jones, ‘My Heart is Full’ | Track Review

Norah Jones switches up the formula, giving listeners the unexpected on her unique, new, ‘heartfelt’ single, “My Heart is Full.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 19, 2018 ago

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

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Yellow Claw, ‘Waiting’ | Track Review

Dutch DJ/producer duo Yellow Claw taps Dutch singer Rochelle for “Waiting,” presumably the final advance single from their third album, ‘New Blood.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 19, 2018 ago

Martin Garrix, Ocean [Photo Credit: Epic]

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Martin Garrix, ‘Ocean’ | Track Review

Standout Dutch DJ and producer Martin Garrix enlists Grammy-nominated R&B standout Khalid for a gorgeous, love-centric single, “Ocean.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 19, 2018 ago

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‘Look at Me!’: Reminiscing Briefly on the Music of XXXTentacion

Following the news of the tragic death of Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy aka XXXTentacion, I briefly reminisce on the music I covered by the rapper.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 19, 2018 ago

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18 Songs About Angels & All Things Angelic | Playlist

“18 Songs About Angels & All Things Angelic” features music courtesy of Beyoncé, Fall Out Boy, Halsey, Harry Styles, and Troye Sivan among many others.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 19, 2018 ago

All Time Low, Everything is Fine [Photo Credit: Fueled by Ramen]

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All Time Low, ‘Everything is Fine’ | Track Review

According to Alex Gaskarth and pop-punk standouts All Time Low, “Everything is Fine,” or so they assert on their first brand-new single of 2018.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 18, 2018 ago

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Nas, NASIR | Album Review

Following a six-year hiatus, Grammy-nominated rap icon Nas finally returns with his highly-anticipated 11th studio album, ‘NASIR.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 18, 2018 ago

Dan + Shay, Dan + Shay [📷: Warner Nashville]

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Dan + Shay, ‘Keeping Score’ | Track Review

Country duo Dan + Shay enlist Kelly Clarkson for “Keeping Score,” the fifth single from their self-titled, third studio album.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 18, 2018 ago

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Bebe Rexha, ‘I’m a Mess’ | Track Review

Following a ‘slow but steady’ rise to pop success, Bebe Rexha returns with “I’m a Mess,” the presumed final advance single from debut LP, ‘Expectations.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 18, 2018 ago