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Cher Lloyd, Activated | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer Cher Lloyd has officially “Activated” her swag. That said did Lloyd forget to activate the cohesion switch on single “Activated”? Perhaps.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 28, 2016 ago

Regina Spektor, Remember Us to Life [📷: Sire]

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Regina Spektor, Bleeding Heart | Track Review 🎵

Regina Spektor returns after a 5-year hiatus with “Bleeding Heart,” the excellent promo single from her forthcoming LP, Remember Us to Life.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 27, 2016 ago

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Mod Sun, We Do This Shit | Track Review 🎵

Up-and-comers Mod Sun and Dej Loaf join forces to deliver a hot, highly enjoyable track, “We Do This Shit.” Indeed, they do.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 27, 2016 ago

Young the Giant, Home of the Strange © Fueled by Ramen

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Young the Giant, Jungle Youth | Track Review 🎵

Alternative band Young the Giant delivers a surefire hit with single “Jungle Youth,” which proves to be a truly fantastic, soulful record.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 27, 2016 ago

NEEDTOBREATHE, H A R D L O V E © Atlantic

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BB Grooves: NEEDTOBREATHE Takes ‘HARDLOVE’ to No. 2

In news that will shock no one, Drake spends his 11th week at no. 1 with ‘Views.’ Who is the victim of being stuck behind Drizzy this week? NEEDTOBREATHE.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 27, 2016 ago

Gucci Mane, Everybody Looking © Atlantic

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Gucci Mane Flexes Hard on ‘Everybody Looking’

After being released from prison, Gucci Mane returns with ‘Everybody Looking,’ his first studio album in years which was recorded in just six days.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 26, 2016 ago

Against Me! Shape Shift With Me © Total Treble

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Against Me! 333 | Track Review 🎵

Against Me! returns with electrifying promo single “333.” “333” serves as the first snapshot from the forthcoming album, Shape Shift With Me.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 26, 2016 ago

Korn, The Serenity of Suffering © Roadrunner

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Korn, Rotting in Vain | Track Review 🎵

“Rotting In Vein” might be the spark Korn needs to achieve commercial relevancy once more after several albums that performed lackadaisically on the charts.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 26, 2016 ago