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Avril Lavigne, Head Above Water [Photo Credit: BMG Rights Management]

Avril Lavigne, Head Above Water | Track Review 🎵

Avril Lavigne delivers the most authentic, personal single of her career with “Head Above Water,” inspired by her battle with Lyme Disease.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 25, 2018 ago

HRVY, I Wish You Were Here [Photo Credit: Virgin]

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HRVY, ‘I Wish You Were Here’ | Track Review

Rising British pop musician HRVY returns with a relatable, love-yearning single, “I Wish You Were Here.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 25, 2018 ago

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Rita Ora, ‘Let You Love Me’ | Track Review

In advance of her sophomore album, ‘Phoenix,’ Rita Ora drops an enjoyable, if only quasi-memorable single, “Let You Love Me.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 25, 2018 ago

Tyler, the Creator, Peach Fuzz [Photo Credit: Columbia]

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Tyler, the Creator, ‘Peach Fuzz’ | Track Review

Although “Peach Fuzz” is short in length in a number of ways, Tyler, the Creator continues to serve up some worthwhile bars.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 25, 2018 ago

Lil Uzi Vert, New Patek [Photo Credit: Atlantic]

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Lil Uzi Vert, ‘New Patek’ | Track Review

Lil Uzi Vert shows promise on his ultra-lux single “New Patek.” Still, it has its flaws, including a long run time, misogynistic overkill, and rap clichés.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 24, 2018 ago

The Chainsmokers, Sick Boy...This Feeling [Photo Credits: Disruptor / Columbia]

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The Chainsmokers, ‘This Feeling’ | Track Review

The Chainsmokers tap an unlikely collaborator in country artist Kelsea Ballerini for their single, “This Feeling.” The results are a pleasant surprise.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 24, 2018 ago

Lana Del Rey, Venice Bitch [Photo Credit: Interscope]

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Lana Del Rey, Venice Bitch | Track Review

Lana Del Rey gives listeners a serious ‘vibe’ with her second new single of 2018, “Venice Bitch.” As colorful as it is, the 10-min duration is a bit much.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 24, 2018 ago

Lil Peep & XXXTENTACION, Falling Down [Photo Credit: Columbia]

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Lil Peep & XXXTENTACION, ‘Falling Down’ | Track Review

While “Falling Down” does an excellent job of reminiscing back to the strengths of the late Lil Peep and XXXTENTACION, it lacks in both depth and structure.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 24, 2018 ago