Lauv, ‘Chasing Fire’ | Track Review

Rising California musician Lauv continues to build his case as the next pop-R&B sensation on his latest, love-centric single, “Chasing Fire.”

Sifting through all of the musical hype

Sifting through all of the musical hype

Rising California musician Lauv continues to build his case as the next pop-R&B sensation on his latest, love-centric single, “Chasing Fire.”

After impressing with singles “Bodak Yellow” and “Bartier Cardi,” rising, unapologetic rapper Cardi B takes a step back on her third single, “Be Careful.”
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Grammy-winning, Canadian R&B singer The Weeknd returns with a surprise EP, ‘My Dear Melancholy,.’ Here, he authentically and superbly captures the pain of the being heartbroken.

21 Songs Inspired by Assassins, Cult Leaders & Murderers features music about deviants like Manson, Chapman & Speck.

Black Veil Brides, Blackbear, Chris Brown, and Jon Bellion are among the musicians appearing on the ‘13 Songs Worth Waking Up For’ playlist.

Following a four-year hiatus, pop artist Jesse McCartney is back with new music. His first single of 2018 comes in the form of the safe, but thoughtful “Better with You.”

Palestinian-Jordanian-Canadian rapper Belly enlists Compton, California rapper YG for the DJ Mustard/J. Holt-produced single, “4 Days.”

Rising rapper-singer Doja Cat continues to ‘push the envelope’ on her latest, risqué and sensually-driven single, “Candy.”

Aussie country musician Keith Urban returns with an ‘urban-pop’ bang on progressive-minded ‘country’ single, “Coming Home.” He’s assisted by Julia Michaels.

For musicians such as Chris Stapleton, Kid Cudi, and Snoop Dogg, “the high is real” on this playlist filled with literal high-flying anthems.

Doja Cat proves to be unapologetic as albeit on her filthy, hyper-sexual single, “Go to Town.” The innuendo is totally ‘out of control.’

L.A. alt-pop band Echosmith delivers an infectious, hot new single with “Over My Head.” Safe to say that the siblings, led by Sydney, are charged-up to the nth degree.

Rising Dutch DJ/producer Mike Williams, cooks up a mean dance joint on “Feels Like Yesterday.” The 21-year-old is assisted by singer Robin Valo.

Popular, Grammy-nominated classical-crossover/pop sensation Josh Groban returns with his first new single of 2018, the melodious and harmonious “Symphony.”
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Charlie Puth keeps the singles rolling out in advance of his highly-anticipated sophomore album, Voicenotes. For his fifth teaser track “Change,” he enlists iconic singer/songwriter James Taylor.

Gifted contemporary jazz singer/songwriter Lindsey Webster returns with a stellar sophomore album for Shanachie Records, ‘Love Inside.’

Rising rapper Lil Skies, assisted by fellow rising rapper Rich the Kid, drop an empty, sexually-driven single, “Creeping.”
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British singer-songwriter George Ezra makes an impressive return on his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Staying at Tamara’s.’

33 ALBUM COVERS WHERE THE MEN SHOW SOME SKIN is exactly what it says it is: the men show some skin on the album artwork 🤩.

Fueled by rap beef, Rich the Kid has a hit on his hands with the ‘shots-firing’ “Dead Friends,” purportedly aimed at Lil Uzi Vert.

Andrew W.K, Big K.R.I.T., Iron Maiden, Madonna, and Marilyn Manson are among the musicians appearing on the ‘These 15 Songs Have the Devil in Mind’ playlist.

Rising, 21-year-old Norwegian pop artist Sigrid shines on her ‘raw’ new single, “Raw.” Despite its title, the singer shows incredible control, showcasing her distinct vocal tone.

Ahead of ‘PTX Presents: Top Pop, Vol. I.,’ standout a cappella group Pentatonix releases a third single, covering the Charlie Puth hit, “Attention”
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Kacey Musgraves continues to shine on the stylistically-ambiguous “High Horse,” the third promo single from her highly-anticipated third studio album, ‘Golden Hour.’

Nebraska-bred duo Jack & Jack – Jack Johnson and Jack Gilinsky – express their infatuation for a girl who’s nothing short of a ‘dime’ on single, “I Don’t Know.”

Grammy-winning, alternative darling Jack White is wilder and more adventurous than ever on his highly-anticipated third solo album, ‘Boarding House Reach.’

Britney Spears, Fall Out Boy, Lil Yachty, Manchester Orchestra, and Lil Yachty are just a few of the musicians who make an appearance on ‘13 Oops, Sorry, and Other Mistakes Songs.’