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Declan McKenna, What Do You Think About the Car? [Photo Credit: Columbia]

Declan McKenna, ‘Bethlehem’ | Track Review

As Declan McKenna releases his debut album, ‘What Do You Think About the Car?’ he reprises several gems from his ‘Liar’ EP, including “Bethlehem.”

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 20, 2017 ago

Daley, The Spectrum [📷: BMG Rights Management]

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Daley, The Spectrum | Album Review

Talented, though underappreciated British R&B singer Daley returns with an excellent sophomore album with ‘The Spectrum.’

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 20, 2017 ago

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Declan McKenna, ‘Brazil’ | Track Review

As Declan McKenna releases his debut album, ‘What Do You Think About the Car?’ he reprises several gems from his ‘Liar’ EP, including “Brazil.”

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 20, 2017 ago

Greer, School Night (ft. CupcaKKe) - Single © Greer Wilson

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Greer, School Night | Track Review 🎵

Up-and-coming Boston pop artist Greer returns with fun new single, “School Night,” assisted by risqué rapper, CupcakKe.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 19, 2017 ago

Lana Del Rey, Lust for Life [📷: Interscope]

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Lana Del Rey, ‘Coachella – Woodstock in My Mind’ | Track Review

On “Coachella – Woodstock in My Mind,” the 3rd single from ‘Lust for Life,’ Lana Del Rey is feeling emotional, seeking that “Stairway to Heaven”…we think…

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 19, 2017 ago

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Declan McKenna, ‘Paracetamol’ | Track Review

As Declan McKenna releases his debut album, ‘What Do You Think About the Car?’ he reprises several gems from his ‘Liar’ EP, including “Paracetamol.”

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 19, 2017 ago

Columns

The Chart Scoop: Jay-Z Takes 4:44 to No. 1 on the Billboard 200

Jay-Z debuts at no. 1 on the Billboard 200, while “Despacito” spends a 10th week at no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 19, 2017 ago

Music

Aminé, ‘Blinds’ | Track Review

On “Blinds,” confident Oregon up-and-coming rapper Aminé “closes the blinds” because “I want to see me shine.” Shine he does in under a minute-and-a-half.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 18, 2017 ago