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Rotten Mind, Fading into Oblivion [Photo Credit: Lovely]

Rotten Mind, Fading into Oblivion | Album Review

Rising Swedish post-punk band Rotten Mind serves up a heaping helping anger, angst, and darkness on their third studio album, ‘Fading into Oblivion.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 18, 2018 ago

Lana Del Rey, Mariners Apartment Complex [Photo Credit: Interscope]

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Lana Del Rey, ‘Mariners Apartment Complex’ | Track Review

Grammy-nominated alternative pop singer/songwriter Lana Del Rey returns with her first original new solo single of 2018, “Mariners Apartment Complex.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 17, 2018 ago

Eminem, Killshot [Photo Credit: Aftermath]

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Eminem, ‘KILLSHOT’ | Track Review

Following the release of the Machine Gun Kelly diss track “Rap Devil,” Eminem responds boldly, destroying the rapper on the diss track, “KILLSHOT.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 17, 2018 ago

Machine Gun Kelly, Rap Devil [Photo Credit: Bad Boy / Interscope]

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Machine Gun Kelly, ‘Rap Devil’ | Track Review

Machine Gun Kelly takes aim at Eminem on his diss track “Rap Devil.” Despite some relevant points, he leaves the door open to being destroyed.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 17, 2018 ago

Mariah Carey, GTFO [Photo Credits: Epic]

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Mariah Carey, ‘GTFO’ | Track Review

Aiming at another comeback, Pop/R&B icon Mariah Carey assimilates to modern times on single “GTFO” with pleasant, though not groundbreaking results.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 17, 2018 ago

Paul McCartney, Egypt Station [Photo Credit: Capitol]

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Paul McCartney, Egypt Station | Album Review 💿

Legendary rock/pop musician Paul McCartney comes back in superb, truly potent fashion on his seventeenth solo album, EGYPT STATION.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 17, 2018 ago

Nikki Giron, Granted [Photo Credit: Nikki Giron]

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Nikki Giron, ‘Granted’ | Track Review

Rising Denver, Colorado singer, songwriter, and saxophonist Nikki Giron showcases incredible musicianship on her thoughtful, soulful single, “Granted.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 14, 2018 ago