Alice in Chains, ‘Never Fade’ | Track Review
![Alice in Chains, Rainier Fog [Photo Credit: BMG Rights Management]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/alice-in-chains-rainier-fog-bmg-rights-management.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Iconic rock band Alice in Chains returns with “Never Fade,” the third single from their highly-anticipated sixth studio album, ‘Rainier Fog.’
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Kane Brown, ‘Weekend’ | Track Review
![Kane Brown, Weekend [Photo Credit: Sony]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/kane-brown-weekend-sony.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Rising country singer Kane Brown shows artistic growth on his chill, groovy, infectious new single, “Weekend.” There’s clear crossover potential.
Jason Mraz, Know. | Album Review
![Jason Mraz, Know. [📷: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/jason-mraz-know-atlantic.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Jason Mraz, “love” is the focus on his highly-anticipated, sixth studio album, 'Know.'
11 Songs to Channel Your Inner Animal | Playlist
![11 Songs to Channel Your Inner Animal [Photo Credits: Interscope, Pixabay, Polydor, Warner Bros.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/11-songs-to-channel-your-inner-animal-e1759243124802.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“11 Songs to Channel Your Inner Animal” includes songs courtesy of Bishop Briggs, Blake Shelton, Leon Bridges, Nicki Minaj, and Sia among others.
Ro James, ‘Excuse Me’ | Track Review
![Ro James, Excuse Me [Photo Credit: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/ro-james-excuse-me-rca.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated R&B artist Ro James impresses on his expressive new single, “Excuse Me,” which dabbles in relationship issues.
Ciara, ‘Freak Me’ | Track Review
![Ciara, Freak Me [Photo Credit: Beauty Marks Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/ciara-freak-me-beauty-marks-entertainment.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Continuing her musical return, Grammy-winning urban contemporary artist Ciara drops her second single of 2018, “Freak Me,” featuring Tekno.
J. Cole, ‘Album of the Year (Freestyle)’ | Track Review
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Post- ‘KOD,’ J. Cole returns with a brief, new single, comprised of straight-up bars, “Album of the Year (Freestyle).”
Watsky, ‘Welcome to the Family’ | Track Review
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Rapper and poet George Watsky returns with his first new single in two years, “Welcome to the Family.” An awesome comeback it is.
Nicki Minaj, Queen | Album Review
![Nicki Minaj, Queen [Photo Credit: Cash Money]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/nicki-minaj-queen-cash-money.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
After a four-year hiatus, Nicki Minaj returns with her highly-anticipated, fourth studio album, ‘Queen.’ It doesn’t disappoint for the most part.
11 Songs That Are Dangerous, Violent, or Otherwise | Playlist
![11 Songs That are Dangerous, Violent, or Otherwise [Photo Credits: Geffen, Interscope, Loma Vista, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/11-songs-that-are-dangerous-violent-or-otherwise.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“11 Songs That are Dangerous, Violent, or Otherwise” features music courtesy of Jessie J, Kanye West, Marilyn Manson, and YUNGBLUD among others.
Louis the Child, ‘Dear Sense’ | Track Review
![Louis the Child, Dear Sense [Photo Credit: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/louis-the-child-dear-sense-interscope.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Chi-Town DJ/production duo Louis the Child taps rising pop singer MAX for their infectious, sleekly produced, tongue-in-cheek single, “Dear Sense.”
Pig Destroyer, ‘The Torture Fields’ | Track Review
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Grindcore/metal band Pig Destroyer returns with “The Torture Fields,” the second single from their highly-anticipated sixth studio album, ‘Head Cage.’
Cole Swindell, ‘All of It’ | Track Review
![Cole Swindell, All of It [Photo Credit: Warner Music Nashville]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/cole-swindell-all-of-it-warner-nashville.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Georgia country musician Cole Swindell returns with the fifth advance single from his highly-anticipated third studio album, the title track, “All of It.”
Atmosphere, ‘Make It All Better Again’ | Track Review
![Atmosphere, Make It All Better Again [Photo Credit: Rhymesayers Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/atmosphere-make-it-all-better-again-rhymesayers-entertainment.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Veteran underground hip-hop duo Atmosphere returns strong with the heartbreak-fueled single, “Make it All Better Again.”
Troye Sivan, ‘Animal’ | Track Review
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Troye Sivan continues to build momentum for his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Bloom,’ with his fifth advanced single, “Animal.”
YG, Stay Dangerous | Album Review
![YG, Stay Dangerous [Photo Credit: Def Jam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/yg-stay-dangerous-def-jam.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
YG serves a hearty helping of hard-nosed, West Coast and trap-infused bangers on his 3rd studio album, Stay Dangerous. Wheel not reinvented, but worthwhile.
God is in the Midst of These 11 Secular Songs | Playlist
![God is in the Midst of These 11 Secular Songs [Photo Credits: Cash Money, Epic, Pixabay, Republic, Virgin]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/god-is-in-the-midst-of-these-11-secular-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“God is in the Midst of These 11 Secular Songs” featuring Ariana Grande, Drake, Florence + The Machine, Stryper, Travis Scott among others.
Why Don’t We, ‘8 Letters’ | Track Review
![Why Don't We, 8 Letters [Photo Credit: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/why-dont-we-8-letters-atlantic.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Rising boy band Why Don’t We shine on “8 Letters,” the opening record from their highly-anticipated debut album of the same name.
19 Songs About Various Cities Around the World | Playlist 🎧
![19 Songs About Various Cities Around the World [Photo Credits: Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/19-songs-about-various-cities-around-the-world.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
19 Songs About Various Cities Around the World features songs with a city in their title. Camila Cabello, George Ezra & Travis Scott appear.
Twenty One Pilots, ‘Levitate’ | Track Review
![Twenty One Pilots, Trench [📷 : Fueled by Ramen]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/twenty-one-pilots-trench-fueled-by-ramen.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Twenty One Pilots continues to share their ambitious concept on “Levitate,” the third single from their highly-anticipated 3rd major label LP, ‘Trench.’
Dom McAllister, ‘Prospects’ | Track Review
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Rising London singer/songwriter Dom McAllister brilliantly showcases vulnerability on his authentic, honest & incredibly relatable new single, “Prospects.”
Mac Miller, Swimming | Album Review 💿
![Mac Miller, Swimming [📷: Warner Bros.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/mac-miller-swimming-warner-bros.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Mac Miller returns with arguably the most personal, honest, and mature album of his career with his fifth studio album, ‘Swimming.’
9 Songs About Clothes and Shoes | Playlist
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“9 Songs About Clothes and Shoes” features music courtesy of blackbear, Migos, Ryan Beatty, and Taylor Swift among others.
$uicideBoy$, ‘Carrollton’ | Track Review
![$uicideBoy$, I Want to Die in New Orleans [Photo Credit: G*59]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/suicideboys-i-want-to-die-in-new-orleans-g59.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
$uicideBoy$ clearly ‘don’t give a –’ on their hard-nosed banger, “Carrollton,” the promo single from their upcoming mixtape, ‘I Want to Die in New Orleans.’
Robyn, ‘Missing U’ | Track Review
![Robyn, Missing U [Photo Credits: Konichiwa / Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/robyn-missing-u-konichiwa-interscope.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Following an extended hiatus, Grammy-nominated Swedish dance/pop artist Robyn returns with a bright, thrilling comeback single, “Missing U.”
Nicky Jam, Bad Bunny & Arcangel, ‘Satisfacción’ | Track Review
![Nicky Jam, Bad Bunny & Arcangel, Satisfacción [Photo Credit: Sony Latin]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/nicky-jam-bad-bunny-arcangel-satisfaccion-sony-latin.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Nicky Jam, Bad Bunny, and Arcangel join forces for a satisfying, steamy new Latin slow jam, “Satisfacción.” This one’s perfect for ‘the bedroom.’
Party Ghost & Restless Modern, ‘Free’ | Track Review
![Party Ghost x Restless Modern, Free [Photo Credit: Party Ghost x Restless Modern]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/party-ghost-restless-modern-free.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Party Ghost & Restless Modern make ‘sweet music’ on their collaborative electronic single, “Free.” Production, songwriting & vocal performance are strong.