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Tori Kelly, Change Your Mind [Photo Credit: Capitol]

Tori Kelly, Change Your Mind | Track Review

After compelling on her 2018 gospel album, Hiding Place, Grammy-nominated singer Tori Kelly returns to pop with a thoughtful new single, “Change Your Mind.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 31, 2019 ago

Florence + The Machine, Moderation [Photo Credit: Virgin]

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Florence + The Machine, Moderation | Track Review

Post-High as Hope, alternative pop darlings Florence + The Machine returns with their first brand-new single of 2019, “Moderation.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 31, 2019 ago

Vampire Weekend, Harmony Hall / 2021 [Photo Credit: Columbia]

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Vampire Weekend, 2021 | Track Review

Grammy-winning alternative collective Vampire Weekend packs a sizable punch on the short but super sweet single, “2021.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 31, 2019 ago

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Vampire Weekend, Harmony Hall | Track Review

Grammy-winning alternative collective Vampire Weekend makes a killer comeback with the eclectic, well-written single, “Harmony Hall.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 31, 2019 ago

Lauv & Troye Sivan, I'm So Tired [Photo Credit: Lauv]

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Lauv & Troye Sivan, I’m So Tired | Track Review 🎵

Rising pop singer/songwriter Lauv joins forces with the brilliant Troye Sivan on an enjoyable, ‘not-so-tired’ single, “I’m So Tired.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 30, 2019 ago

J. Cole, Middle Child [Photo Credits: Dreamville / Roc Nation]

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J. Cole, Middle Child | Track Review

Fayetteville, North Carolina rapper extraordinaire J. Cole comes back strong with his first new single of 2019, “Middle Child,” co-produced with T-Minus.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 30, 2019 ago