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Calvin Harris & Sam Smith, Promises [Photo Credit: Columbia]

Calvin Harris & Sam Smith, ‘Promises’ | Track Review

Scottish DJ Calvin Harris and British pop/R&B singer/songwriter Sam Smith join forces for an enjoyable collaborative single, “Promises.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 22, 2018 ago

The 1975, TOOTIMETOOTIMETOOTIME [Photo Credit: Interscope]

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The 1975, ‘TOOTIMETOOTIMETOO TIME’ | Track Review

The 1975 continues to struggle to find the right sound for their upcoming album with their latest single, the ridiculous ‘TOOTIMETOOTIMETOO TIME.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 22, 2018 ago

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Russ, ‘The Flute Song’ | Track Review

Russ returns with the familiar on his promo single for his sophomore album, ‘ZOO.’ “The Flute Song” is tried and semi-true, and overplayed at this point.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 22, 2018 ago

OMI & Felix Jaehn, Masterpiece [Photo Credit: Ultra]

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OMI & Felix Jaehn, ‘Masterpiece’ | Track Review

OMI, known for his hit single “Cheerleader” and rising German DJ Felix Jaehn join forces for a single with all the makings of a hit, “Masterpiece.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 22, 2018 ago

Cole Swindell, All of It [Photo Credit: Warner Music Nashville]

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Cole Swindell, All of It | Album Review

Although he maintains consistency and a lovable personality, Cole Swindell delivers a pleasant third studio LP with ‘All of It’ without “moving the needle.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 21, 2018 ago