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alt-J, Relaxer | Album Review 💿

British indie-rock band alt-J returns with an intriguing, if flawed third studio album, ‘Relaxer.’ The band’s eclecticism knows no end on ‘Relaxer.’

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 8, 2017 ago

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Bleachers, Gone Now | Album Review 💿

80s loving, alternative pop band Bleachers returns with its highly anticipated, incredibly intriguing sophomore effort, ‘Gone Now.’

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 8, 2017 ago

The War on Drugs, A Deeper Understanding © Atlantic

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The War on Drugs, ‘Holding On’ | Track Review

Alt-rock six-piece band The War on Drugs deliver a gem with “Holding On,” the promo single from their August 2017 album, ‘A Deeper Understanding.’

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 7, 2017 ago

The 11 Worst Songs of 2017 (So Far) [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Team 10, Jacob Sartorius, Island, Capitol, Motown]

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The 11 Worst Songs of 2017 (So Far) | Playlist 🎧

Jake Paul, CupcakKe, and Jacob Sartorius top the list of the 10 worst songs of 2017 (so far). They are joined by Tyga, Kiiara, and Lil Yachty among others.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 7, 2017 ago

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Jake Paul, ‘It’s Everyday Bro’ | Track Review

Jake Paul, accompanied by his crew, Team 10, delivers the atrocious, god awful single, “It’s Everyday Bro.”

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 7, 2017 ago

Halsey, hopeless fountain kingdom [📷: Astralwerks]

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Halsey, Hopeless Fountain Kingdom | Album Review

Alt-pop artist Halsey returns with a conceptual sophomore LP, Hopeless Fountain Kingdom. Although it’s enjoyable, it’s all over the place.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 7, 2017 ago

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DJ Khaled, ‘To the Max’ | Track Review

DJ Khaled enlists Drake for the umpteenth time on “To the Max,” the third promo single from his latest star-studded album, ‘Grateful.’

By the musical hype, 9 years ago

Prophets of Rage, Prophets of Rage [📷: Concord]

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Prophets of Rage, ‘Unf**k the World’ | Track Review

Rock-Rap super-group Prophets of Rage drops the fiery “Unfuck the World,” the promo single from their self-titled debut album.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 6, 2017 ago

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The Chart Scoop | Bryson Tiller Debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200

Bryson Tiller takes ‘True to Self’ to no. 1 on the Billboard 200. Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee & Justin Bieber remain at no. 1 on the Hot 100 with “Despacito.”

By the musical hype, 9 years ago