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Maroon 5, Don’t Wanna Know | Track Review 🎵

Adam Levine and Maroon 5 come over too breezy and too lightweight on new single “Don’t Wanna Know” featuring Kendrick Lamar.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsOctober 17, 2016 ago

Green Day, Revolution Radio [📷: Reprise]

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Billboard 200: Green Day Takes ‘Revolution Radio’ to No. 1

Green Day debuts at no. 1 on the Billboard 200 with their latest album, ‘Revolution Radio.’ Norah Jones and OneRepublic start at nos. 2 and 3.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsOctober 17, 2016 ago

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Danny Brown Delivers Eccentric Gem with ‘Atrocity Exhibition’

Midwest alternative rapper Danny Brown delivers another eccentric, brilliant album with ‘Atrocity Exhibition’, released via Warp.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsOctober 15, 2016 ago

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OneRepublic Delivers Enjoyable Fourth Album on ‘Oh My My’

Pop collective OneRepublic offers a variety of enjoyable, soundly produced records on their fourth studio album, ‘Oh My My.’

By the musical hype, 10 yearsOctober 13, 2016 ago

The Chainsmokers, ‘Closer’ ft. Halsey © Disruptor/Columbia

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Hot 100 Jewels: The Chainsmokers No. 1 for Eighth Week

The Chainsmokers spend an eighth week at no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Closer,” featuring Halsey. The Weeknd rises to no. 2 with “Starboy.”

By the musical hype, 10 yearsOctober 12, 2016 ago

Music

JoJo, Music. | Track Review 🎵

Comeback pop artist JoJo delivers a restrained, moving performance on final pre-release single, “Music.” from her 3rd studio album Mad Love.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsOctober 12, 2016 ago

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Early Grammy Predictions: Album of the Year

In a year with weak albums, will Beyoncé finally win a Grammy for album of the year? Will Adele win her second? Can David Bowie score a posthumous nod?

By the musical hype, 10 yearsOctober 12, 2016 ago

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Kings of Leon, Reverend | Track Review 🎵

Kings of Leon continue to build momentum for ‘Walls’ with final pre-release promo single, “Reverend,” inspired by a late country musician.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsOctober 12, 2016 ago

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BB Grooves: Solange Debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200

Solange (‘A Seat at the Table’) surprises Bon Iver (‘22, A Million’), taking the no. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 for the first time in her career.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsOctober 12, 2016 ago

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Yelawolf, Daylight | Track Review 🎵

Underrated, heavily-tatted, southern rapper Yelawolf returns with a new single, “Daylight.” “Daylight” plays to the MC’s strengths and southern roots.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsOctober 11, 2016 ago