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Panic! At The Disco, Death Of A Bachelor [Photo Credit: Fueled By Ramen]

Panic! At the Disco, Death of a Bachelor | Album Review 💿

Panic! At the Disco excel on their 5th studio LP, Death of a Bachelor, delivering a multitude of eccentric, entertaining & thrilling moments.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 18, 2016 ago

Music

David Bowie: His Legacy Will Endure Forever

David Bowie (1947-2016) passed away two days after his 69th birthday and two days after his highly anticipated final studio album ‘Backstar’ was released.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 12, 2016 ago

5 Seconds of Summer on the cover of Rolling Stone (© Rolling Stone)

Music

The 5SOS Rolling Stone Cover Heard ‘Round the World

What’s the best way to gain respect from older, more mature audiences? STRIP – at least that’s what 5 Seconds of Summer does.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsDecember 28, 2015 ago

One Direction, Made in the A.M. [📷: Sony]

Music

Does Zayn Malik Have a Valid Point About One Direction?

Former One Direction member Zayn Malik criticizes One Direction’s music as being generic. Does he have a valid point?

By the musical hype, 10 yearsDecember 22, 2015 ago

Columns

Why Haven’t The Vamps Broken Through Stateside?

The Vamps have plenty of ground to make up in order to break through in the U.S.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsNovember 30, 2015 ago

Album 💿

Justin Bieber, Purpose | Album Review

Justin Bieber returns with a respectable, comeback album, ‘Purpose.’ While it isn’t a homerun, it’s good enough to restore him to pop glory.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsNovember 16, 2015 ago

Columns

The Chronicles of the Underrated: Angie Stone

What is the best characterization of neo-soul singer/songwriter Angie Stone? Underrated artist extraordinaire. She’s never received her just due.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsNovember 9, 2015 ago

Music

Adele, Hello | Track Review

Grammy-winning British pop singer/songwriter Adele makes a ‘pitch-perfect’ return with her emotional, stellar new single, “Hello.”

By the musical hype, 10 yearsOctober 27, 2015 ago

Music

Justin Bieber: Indecent Exposure

Justin Bieber can’t seem to win. He remains ubiquitous despite dropping ‘Believe’ back in 2012. Indecent exposure incriminates him…not legally, “butt”…

By the musical hype, 10 yearsOctober 9, 2015 ago