Meghan Trainor, ‘All the Ways’ | Track Review
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Four singles into the promo campaign for her third studio LP, Treat Myself, Meghan Trainor is still searching for a hit. “All the Ways” isn’t it.
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Demi Lovato, ‘Sober’ | Track Review
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Pop standout Demi Lovato returns with an honest, moving new single, “Sober,” where she both reveals and apologizes for the fact that she’s no longer sober.
Panic! At the Disco, Pray for the Wicked | Album Review 💿
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Panic! At the Disco returns with its highly-anticipated sixth studio album, ‘Pray for the Wicked.’ Imperfect, it still musters up some great moments.
13 Songs Chocked-Full of Changes | Playlist
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Artists providing the soundtrack for “13 Songs Chocked-Full of Changes” include A$AP Rocky, Charlie Puth, Five Finger Death Punch, H.E.R., and Lana Del Rey.
Spencer Sutherland, ‘Tell Me’ | Track Review
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Spencer Sutherland, a rising urban-pop singer from Ohio, continues to exhibit ample potential on “Tell Me,” his second single of 2018.
Ariana Grande, ‘The Light is Coming’ | Track Review
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Upon announcing her fourth studio album ‘Sweetener,’ Ariana Grande, assisted by Nicki Minaj, dropped a left-field, second single, “The Light is Coming.”
53 LGBTQ Songs That Beam With Pride | Playlist
Ezra Furman, Janelle Monáe, Troye Sivan, Sam Smith, and Years & Years are just a few of the musicians appearing on “53 LGBTQ Songs That Beam with Pride.”
YUNGBLUD, ‘California’ | Track Review
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Rising 19-year old British alternative artist YUNGBLUD continues to impress on “California,” the third single from his forthcoming full-length debut LP.
Young the Giant, ‘Simplify’ | Track Review
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Alternative rock band Young the Giant, led by Sameer Gadhia, decide to keep it ‘simple’ and “Simplify” on their first new single since 2016.
Kamaiyah, ‘Addicted to Ballin’ | Track Review
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Up-and-coming West Coast rapper Kamaiyah has money on her mind on her new single, “Addicted to Ballin’.” She’s assisted by ScHoolboy Q.
Mike Shinoda, Post Traumatic | Album Review
Mike Shinoda masterfully translates grief and pain into a terrific album with his full-length, debut solo album, ‘Post Traumatic.’
11 Dirty, Filthy & Unclean Songs | Playlist
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Artists contributing to the filth of “11 Dirty, Filthy & Unclean Songs” include Demi Lovato, Janelle Monáe, and Justin Timberlake among others.
Banamak, ‘Thrones’ | Track Review
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Seattle rapper/producer continues to make a habit of sheer excellence. His continues to shine on “Thrones,” his fourth single released in 2018.
Cole Swindell, ‘Reason to Drink’ | Track Review
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Country musician Cole Swindell outlines some pretty good reasons for everybody to drink on his infectious fourth single of 2018, “Reason to Drink.”
Jason Mraz, ‘Unlonely’ | Track Review
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Jason Mraz is more than willing to “be your someone else” on “Unlonely,” the second single from his sixth studio album, ‘Know.’
Jay Rock, Redemption | Album Review 💿
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After nearly a three-year hiatus, West Coast rapper Jay Rock returns with an enjoyable, well-rounded third studio album, ‘Redemption.’
Bhad Bhabie, ‘Trust Me’ | Track Review
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Danielle Bregoli – aka Bhad Bhabie – is back with another new single, “Trust Me.” This time, she’s assisted by ubiquitous rapper/singer, Ty Dolla $ign.
Kygo & Imagine Dragons, ‘Born to Be Yours’ | Track Review
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Norwegian DJ and producer Kygo collaborates with Grammy-winning alternative rock collective Imagine Dragons on his new single, “Born to Be Yours.”
Ruel, Ready (EP) | Album Review
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15-year old rising Australian pop singer Ruel exhibits maturity and soulfulness beyond his years on his superb debut EP, Ready (EP).
Songs About Girls, Vol. 1 | Playlist 🎧
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Musicians contributing to the girlishness of “Songs About Girls, Vol. 1” include Charlie Puth, Keith Urban, Kesha, Kip Moore & Rita Ora.
5 Seconds of Summer, Youngblood | Album Review
Aussie pop band 5 Seconds of Summer returns in compelling fashion on their third album, ‘Youngblood’ with a sleek, modern pop sound.
Norah Jones, ‘My Heart is Full’ | Track Review
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Norah Jones switches up the formula, giving listeners the unexpected on her unique, new, ‘heartfelt’ single, “My Heart is Full.”
Yellow Claw, ‘Waiting’ | Track Review
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Dutch DJ/producer duo Yellow Claw taps Dutch singer Rochelle for “Waiting,” presumably the final advance single from their third album, ‘New Blood.’
Martin Garrix, ‘Ocean’ | Track Review
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Standout Dutch DJ and producer Martin Garrix enlists Grammy-nominated R&B standout Khalid for a gorgeous, love-centric single, “Ocean.”
‘Look at Me!’: Reminiscing Briefly on the Music of XXXTentacion
Following the news of the tragic death of Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy aka XXXTentacion, I briefly reminisce on the music I covered by the rapper.
18 Songs About Angels & All Things Angelic | Playlist
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“18 Songs About Angels & All Things Angelic” features music courtesy of Beyoncé, Fall Out Boy, Halsey, Harry Styles, and Troye Sivan among many others.
All Time Low, ‘Everything is Fine’ | Track Review
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According to Alex Gaskarth and pop-punk standouts All Time Low, “Everything is Fine,” or so they assert on their first brand-new single of 2018.