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Mason Ramsey, Famous (EP) | Album Review

After becoming a viral sensation as the Wal-Mart yodeling kid, 11-year old country artist Mason Ramsey releases his major-label debut EP, ‘Famous.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago

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ZAYN, ‘Sour Diesel’ | Track Review

While ZAYN has some great ideas and some respectable moments on his new single, “Sour Diesel,” the overall execution and finesse are definitely suspect.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago

Meghan Trainor, Treat Myself [Photo Credit: Epic]

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Meghan Trainor, ‘Treat Myself’ | Track Review

After struggling to find a single that will stick, Meghan Trainor may have found her gem with “Treat Myself,” the title track from her third studio LP.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago

Imagine Dragons, Natural [Photo Credit: Interscope]

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Imagine Dragons, ‘Natural’ | Track Review

Grammy-winning alternative band Imagine Dragons remain prolific post-Evolve, returning with “Natural,” their second single of 2018.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago

Ryan Beatty, Boy in Jeans [Photo Credit: Boy in Jeans]

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Ryan Beatty, Boy in Jeans | Album Review 💿

Former teen-pop artist Ryan Beatty comes back strong as an ‘out and proud’ gay man on his awesome, eclectic & honest debut LP, BOY IN JEANS.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago

Big Mother Gig, Obliterate [Photo Credit: Sweet Sweet]

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Big Mother Gig, ‘Obliterate’ | Track Review

Los Angeles-based, Milwaukee-bred alt-rock band Big Mother Gig returns with a ‘destructive,’ dynamic, psychologically-tinged single, “Obliterate.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 20, 2018 ago

Daisy Maude, Don't Blame Me [Photo Credit: Daisy Maude]

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Daisy Maude, ‘Don’t Blame Me’ | Track Review

Remember the name Daisy Maude. This up-and-coming singer/songwriter from Arizona drops a brilliant debut single with “Don’t Blame Me.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 20, 2018 ago

Peter Hollens, Legendary Folks Songs [Photo Credit: One Voice Productions]

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Peter Hollens, Legendary Folk Songs | Album Review

The multifaceted Peter Hollens – gifted musician, educator & savvy businessman – thrills on his captivating album of folk classics, ‘Legendary Folk Songs.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 20, 2018 ago

Wiz Khalifa, Rolling Papers 2 [Photo Credit: Atlantic]

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Wiz Khalifa, Rolling Papers 2 | Album Review

Although it suffers from excessive length, Wiz Khalifa sounds reinvigorated on ‘Rolling Papers 2,’ the sequel to his 2011, major-label debut LP.

By the musical hype, 8 years ago

Black Atlass, Pain & Pleasure [Photo Credits: XO / Republic]

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Black Atlass, Pain & Pleasure | Album Review 💿

Canadian-bred, LA-based alternative R&B artist Black Atlass impresses on his ultra-moody, falsetto-laden sophomore album, ‘Pain & Pleasure.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 18, 2018 ago

Iggy Azalea, Survive the Summer (EP) [📷: Island]

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Iggy Azalea, ‘Tokyo Snow Trip’ | Track Review

Grammy-nominated rapper Iggy Azalea keeps it short and druggy on the skeletal banger, “Tokyo Snow Trip,” the second track on the ‘Survive the Summer (EP).’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 18, 2018 ago

Galantis, Satisfied & Mama Look at Me Now [Photo Credit: Atlantic]

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Galantis, ‘Satisfied’ | Track Review

Grammy-nominated Swedish EDM duo Galantis, assisted by pop singer MAX, delivers a dance-pop single ready-made for the summer with “Satisfied.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 18, 2018 ago