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Nick Talos, Hey Gorgeous [PHOTO CREDIT: Virgin]

Nick Talos, ‘Hey Gorgeous’ | Track Review

German musician/producer Nick Talos assembles an enjoyable, fun dance single with “Hey Gorgeous,” featuring the smooth vocals of singer Mitchl.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 7, 2018 ago

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Payson Lewis, ‘Bad Influence’ | Track Review

Rising, Philly-bred pop musician Payson Lewis keeps the momentum rolling on his exuberant second single, “Bad Influence.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 4, 2018 ago

The Internet, Roll (Burbank Funk) © Columbia

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The Internet, ‘Roll (Burbank Funk)’ | Track Review

Grammy-nominated R&B collective The Internet returns after a two-year hiatus with the hella infectious “Roll (Burbank Funk),” where Steve Lacy handles the lead vocals.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 4, 2018 ago

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Michl, ‘I’d Do It All Again’ | Track Review

Rising Riverside, Cali alt-pop artist Michl shines on his short, sweet, and mysterious-sounding single, “I’d Do It All Again.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 4, 2018 ago

Mike Shinoda, Post Traumatic © Warner Bros

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Mike Shinoda, ‘About You’ | Track Review

On stellar single “About You,” Mike Shinoda copes with the loss of his Linkin Park ‘brother,’ Chester Bennington. He’s assisted by blackbear.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 3, 2018 ago

Keith Urban, Graffiti U © Capitol Nashville

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Keith Urban, Graffiti U | Album Review

Ever-eclectic Australian country superstar Keith Urban continues to blur country music lines on his latest album, ‘Graffiti U.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 3, 2018 ago

Billie Eilish & Khalid, Lovely © Interscope

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Billie Eilish & Khalid, ‘Lovely’ | Track Review

Rising pop artist Billie Eilish and Grammy-nominated R&B artist Khalid, exhibit superb vocal chemistry on the radiant single, “Lovely.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 2, 2018 ago

Pete Yorn & Scarlett Johansson, Apart (EP) © Capitol

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Pete Yorn & Scarlett Johansson, ‘Bad Dreams’ | Track Review

Singer/songwriter Pete Yorn and actress/singer Scarlett Johansson join forces once more for Apart(EP), arriving June 1, 2018. “Bad Dreams” serves as the promo single for the EP.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 2, 2018 ago