James Arthur, ‘You Deserve Better’ | Track Review
![James Arthur, You Deserve Better / At My Weakest [Photo Credit: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/james-arthur-you-deserve-better-columbia.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Post-“Say You Won’t Let Go,” British artist James Arthur continues to build a convincing case as pop’s next big artist stateside with “You Deserve Better.”
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DVBBS & Blackbear, ‘IDWK’ | Track Review
![DVBBS x blackbear, IDWK [Photo Credit: Ultra]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/dvbbs-idwk-ultra.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Rising Canadian EDM Duo DVBBS (Alex and Chris van den Hoef) and pop/R&B standout blackbear deliver and enjoyable dance single, “IDWK.”
Florida Georgia Line, ‘Colorado’ | Track Review
![Florida Georgia Line, Florida Georgia Line (Single) [Photo Credit: Big Machine]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/florida-georgia-line-big-machine.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Coming off from their spelling lesson on “Simple,” Florida Georgia Line takes us on a high-flying, drunken, geography trip with “Colorado.”
Father John Misty, God’s Favorite Customer | Album Review 💿
![Father John Misty, God's Favorite Customer [📷: Sub Pop]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/father-john-misty-gods-favorite-customer-subpop.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
After wowing on ‘Pure Comedy’ in 2017, Father John Misty exceeds expectations on his more accessible 2018 LP, ‘God’s Favorite Customer.’
13 Songs that Channel Greek Gods & Goddesses | Playlist 🎧
![13 Songs That Channel Greek Gods & Goddesses [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Blackened, Capitol Nashville, Domino, Island, Mass Appeal, MCA Nashville, Milan, Netflix, RCA, Row Crop, Warner Music Nashville]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/13-songs-that-channel-greek-gods-goddesses-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“13 Songs that Channel Greek Gods & Goddesses,” features music from Arctic Monkeys, Kacey Musgraves, Mary J. Blige, Miguel & Shinedown.
MNEK, ‘Colour’ | Track Review
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Coming off from the terrific “Tongue,” rising British pop star MNEK strikes gold once more with “Colour,” featuring rising US actress-singer Hailee Steinfeld.
Florida Georgia Line, ‘Simple’ | Track Review
If you get nothing else out of the new Florida Georgia Line single “Simple,” Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard teach us how to spell the six-letter title.
11 Uniquely-Titled, Interesting Songs from 2018 | Playlist
![11 Uniquely-Titled, Interesting Songs of 2018 [Photo Credits: 88rising, Columbia, CupcakKe, Def Jam, Domino, EMPIRE, Filthy Fangs, Island, Loma Vista, Sub Pop]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/11-uniquely-titled-interesting-songs-2018.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“11 Uniquely-Titled, Interesting Songs from 2018” features music courtesy of Artic Monkeys, CupcakKe, Ghost, Jack White, and Joji among others.
Gorillaz, ‘Humility’ | Track Review
![Gorillaz, The Now Now [📷: Parlophone / Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/gorillaz-the-now-now-warner-bros.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Gorillaz finds its groove on “Humility,” the promo single for their highly-anticipated sixth studio album, ‘The Now Now.’ The legendary George Benson guests.
Charli XCX, ‘5 in the Morning’ | Track Review
![Charli XCX, 5 in the Morning [Photo Credit: Asylum]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/charli-xcx-5-in-the-morning-asylum.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
British pop artist Charli XCX returns in feisty fashion, exhibiting ‘that attitude’ on the unapologetic, urban-pop single, “5 in the Morning.”
Luke James, ‘These Arms’ | Track Review
![Luke James, These Arms [Photo Credit: Island]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/luke-james-these-arms-island.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Underrated, Grammy-nominated R&B singer Luke James ‘knocks it out of the park’ on his new, pure R&B gem, “These Arms.” Ripe falsetto is his best attribute.
Mac Miller, ‘Buttons’ | Track Review
![Mac Miller, Buttons [Photo Credit: Warner Bros.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/mac-miller-buttons-warner-bros.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Returning with his first new music since releasing ‘The Divine Feminine’ in 2016, Mac Miller drops not just one, but three new singles, including “Buttons.”
Kanye West, Ye | Album Review 💿
![Kanye West, Ye [Photo Credit: Def Jam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/kanye-west-ye-def-jam.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Kanye West raps about family, mental health, and his controversial year among other topics on his brief, polarizing album, ‘Ye.’
13 ‘Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire’ Songs | Playlist
![13 'Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire' Songs [Photo Credits: Bad Boy, Bella Union, Epic, Epitaph, Five Seven Music, Hopeless, Interscope, PLZ, RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/13-liar-liar-pants-on-fire-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“13 ‘Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire’ Songs” features music courtesy of Britney Spears, Ezra Furman, Khalid & Normani, and Selena Gomez among many others.
Yellow Claw, ‘To the Max’ | Track Review
![Yellow Claw, New Blood [Photo Credit: Barong Family]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/yellow-claw-new-blood-barong-family.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Yellow Claw continues releasing singles in advance of their new album, ‘New Blood.’ Their latest single, “To the Max,” features MC Kekel, Lil Debbie, Bok Nero, and MC Gustta.
Hanne Leland, ‘Stay’ | Track Review
![Hanne Leland, Stay [Photo Credit: Mariann Vik]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/hanne-leland-stay-photo-cred-mariann-vik.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Following the excellence of single “Carry On,” Rising Norwegian electro-pop artist Hanne Leland returns with an emotional follow-up single, “Stay.”
Ne-Yo, ‘Summertime’ | Track Review
Ahead of his seventh studio album ‘Good Man,’ Grammy-winning R&B artist Ne-Yo drops one final advance single, “Summertime.”
Mac Miller, ‘Programs’ | Track Review
![Mac Miller, Programs [Photo Credit: Warner Bros.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/mac-miller-programs-warner-bros.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Returning with his first new music since releasing ‘The Divine Feminine’ in 2016, Mac Miller drops not just one, but three new singles, including “Programs.”
The 1975, ‘Give Yourself a Try’ | Track Review
![The 1975, Give Yourself a Try [Photo Credit: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/the-1975-give-yourself-a-try-interscope.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
The 1975 returns with their first new single of 2018, “Give Yourself a Try.” Matthew Healy has some worthwhile things to say, but there’s a nuisance – a ‘production annoyance.’
Maroon 5, ‘Girls Like You (Remix)’ | Track Review
Adam Levine and Maroon 5 release a remix of the enjoyable ‘Red Pill Blues’ song, “Girls Like You,” as a single featuring ubiquitous female rap phenom, Cardi B.
Rex Orange County, ‘You’ve Got a Friend in Me’ | Track Review
Two unlikely musicians – Rex Orange County and Randy Newman – join forces on a simple, but incredibly pleasant performance of “You’ve Got a Friend in Me.”
Ghost, Prequelle | Album Review 💿
![Ghost, Prequelle [📷: Loma Vista]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ghost-prequelle-loma-vista.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Despite the fact that Ghost sings about medieval death via plague, their 4th album, PREQUELLE, is alluring and at times, quite beautiful.
21 Best Albums of 2018 (So Far) | Year in Review
![21 Best Albums of 2018 (So Far) [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Bella Union, Columbia, Def Jam, Domino, Interscope, Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/21-best-albums-of-2018-so-far.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Hot albums courtesy of Janelle Monáe, Arctic Monkeys, MGMT, Cardi B, and Pusha T round out the top-five of the 21 Best Albums of 2018 (So Far).
10 Worst Songs of 2018 (So Far) | Year in Review
![10 Worst Songs of 2018 (So Far) [Photo Credits: Atlantic UK, B.H.A.D. Music, Big Loud, Def Jam, Filthy Fangs, RCA, Warner Bros.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/10-worst-songs-2018-so-far.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Bella Thorne, Lil Xan, Kanye West, Rita Ora, and Bhad Bhabie round out the top-five of the 10 worst songs of 2018 (so far).
Ezra Furman, Transangelic Exodus | Album Review
![Ezra Furman, Transangelic Exodus [📷: Bella Union]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ezra-furman-transangelic-exodus-bella-union.jpg?fit=768%2C763&ssl=1)
Gender-fluid rock musician Ezra Furman delivers one of the best albums that only a few people have heard with his self-described, ‘Queer Outlaw Saga,’ ‘Transangelic Exodus.’
Jessie J, R.O.S.E. | Album Review
![Jessie J, R.O.S.E. [Photo Credit: Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/jessie-j-rose-republic.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Jessie J delivers the best album of her career with ‘R.O.S.E.,’ issued uniquely as four four-song EPs: ‘Realisations,’ ‘Obsessions,’ ‘Sex,’ and ‘Empowerment.’
50 Best Songs of 2018 (So Far) | Year in Review
![50 Best Songs of 2018 (So Far) [Photo Credits: Bad Boy, Cash Money, Interscope, Island, Loma Vista, RCA, Republic, Universal]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/50-best-songs-2018-so-far.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Childish Gambino, Years & Years, Janelle Monáe, Drake, and Shawn Mendes earn songs in the top-five of the “50 Best Songs of 2018 (So Far).”