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Grizzly Bear, Mourning Sound | Track Review 🎵

There is no ‘mourning’ on “Mourning Song.” Alternative darlings Grizzly Bear returns strong following a five-year hiatus between albums.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 15, 2017 ago

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Kesha, Rainbow | Album Review 💿

After a five-year hiatus, pop superstar Kesha returns better than ever on her third studio album, ‘Rainbow.’

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 15, 2017 ago

Thomas Rhett, Life Changes [📷: Big Machine]

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Thomas Rhett, ‘Sixteen’ | Track Review

Thomas Rhett truly examines ‘life changes’ on “Sixteen,” the third single from his third studio album, ‘Life Changes.’

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 14, 2017 ago

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Lights, ‘Giants’ | Track Review

Canadian artist Lights returns in a gigantic way with “Giants,” the adventurous promo single for her new album, ‘Skin & Earth.’

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 14, 2017 ago

Dustin Lynch, Current Mood [📷: Broken Bow]

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Dustin Lynch, ‘Small Town Boy’ | Track Review

Tennessee country artist Dustin Lynch amps up the southern charm on “Small Town Boy,” the second single from his third album, ‘Current Mood.’

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 14, 2017 ago

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P!nk, ‘What About Us’ | Track Review

P!nk makes a respectable comeback on “What About Us,” the thoughtful promo single from her long-awaited, seventh studio album, ‘Beautiful Trauma.’

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 14, 2017 ago

Jack Johnson, All the Light Above It Too © Republic

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Jack Johnson, ‘My Mind is For Sale’ | Track Review

Singer/Songwriter Jack Johnson comes back strong on “My Mind is For Sale,” the politically-charged promo single from All the Light Above It Too.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 11, 2017 ago

Rae Sremmurd, Perplexing Pegasus © Interscope

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Rae Sremmurd, ‘Perplexing Pegasus’ | Track Review

Rae Sremmurd returns with a uniquely-titled single, “Perplexing Pegasus.” As distinct as the title is, the single is more flex-fest than innovative spirit.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 11, 2017 ago