Songs (singles + tracks) of various styles are reviewed in this section of The Musical Hype. Songs are assigned a rating between 0 and 5 stars.
The Chainsmokers return in 2017 with another likely hit single, “Paris.” “Paris” is enjoyable, but not particularly game changing.
Underrated urban contemporary artist August Alsina returns with addictive, passionate new single, “Drugs.”
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The Flaming Lips tap Miley Cyrus for the assist on “We a Famly,” the fourth single from ‘Oczy Mlody.’
Japanese rock band ONE OK ROCK delivers a hit with “I Was King,” arguably the strongest single from their latest album, ‘Ambitions.’
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Ahead of album I See You, The xx releases a second intriguing single, “Say Something Loving.”
With “The Castle,” The Flaming Lips deliver another compelling single from the highly anticipated album, ‘Oczy Mldy.’
“New Day” arguably gives up-and-coming rapper/singer PnB Rock his best single to date from GTTM: Goin’ Thru The Motions.
Wayne Coyne and The Flaming Lips are introspective on clever single “Sunrise (Eyes of the Young).”
Up-and-coming rapper/singer PnB Rock delivers a crowd-pleasing single with “Selfish” from GTTM: Goin Thru the Motions.
Japanese rock band ONE OK ROCK delivers a gem with “Bedroom Warfare,” one of three promo singles from their latest album, ‘Ambitions.’
Country veterans Rascal Flatts sound surprisingly refreshing on new single, “Yours If You Want It.”
Rapper/singer PnB Rock expresses his dedication to ‘her’ on “Playa No More.” He’s assisted by rappers A Boogie with Da Hoodie and Quavo.