Taylor Swift, ‘Gorgeous’ | Track Review
Taylor Swift returns with “Gorgeous,” the third single from her highly-anticipated new album, ‘Reputation’ (November 10).
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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Liam Payne, ‘Bedroom Floor’ | Track Review
Liam Payne returns with “Bedroom Floor,” his second official single as a solo artist. “Bedroom Floor” proves that falsetto can be powerful.
Niall Horan, Flicker | Album Review
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Niall Horan releases his highly-anticipated, debut solo album, ‘Flicker.’ All in all, the Irish One Direction member delivers an enjoyable, pleasant LP.
10 Songs About Cult Leader Jim Jones & Jonestown | Playlist
In our latest true crime playlist, we highlight 10 songs about cult leader Jim Jones and his followers at Jonestown.
Gucci Mane, Mr. Davis | Album Review 💿
After being delayed by a month, Gucci Mane drops ‘Mr. Davis,’ a studio album that ends up being much better-than-expected.
Marc E. Bassy, Gossip Columns | Album Review
Eclectic pop artist Marc E. Bassy delivers an enjoyable, well-rounded, full-length debut album with ‘Gossip Columns.’
Daya, New | Track Review 🎵
Grammy-winning, teen-pop artist Daya returns with a new single, “New,” which has its fair share of fun and catchy moments.
Kiiara, ‘Wishlist’ | Track Review
After a rocky start to her career, pop up-and-comer Kiiara shows marked improvement on her latest single, “Wishlist.”
Tory Lanez, ‘Real Thing’ | Track Review
Following two ‘okay’ but not ‘great’ singles, Tory Lanez returns stronger on third single, “Real Thing,” assisted by Future.
Keyshia Cole, ‘Best Friend’ | Track Review
Keyshia Cole shines on the thoughtful “Best Friend,” a promo single from her seventh studio album, ’11:11 Reset.’
Chris Young, ‘Where I Go When I Drink’ | Track Review
Chris Young drops another winner with “Where I Go When I Drink,” a teaser track from his sixth studio album, ‘Losing Sleep.’
Keyshia Cole, ‘Incapable’ | Track Review
Keyshia Cole delivers a respectable vocal performance on “Incapable,” a promo single from her seventh studio album, ’11:11 Reset.’
Hunter Hayes, ‘You Should Be Loved’ | Track Review
Louisiana country musician Hunter Hayes, assisted by pop-soul group The Shadowboxers, drop a hot, throwback single with “You Should Be Loved.”
Luke Bryan, ‘What Makes You Country’ | Track Review
Following pop-oriented single “Light It Up,” Luke Bryan aims for more traditional fans on “What Makes You Country,” the 2nd single from his forthcoming LP.
Luke Bryan, ‘Light It Up’ | Track Review
Luke Bryan is infatuated with a lady and obsessed with his phone on “Light it Up,” the promo single from his new album, What Makes You Country (December 8).
Weezer, ‘Weekend Woman’ | Track Review
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Weezer returns with “Weekend Woman,” the fourth teaser track from their album, ‘Pacific Daydream,’ arriving October 27.
AWOLNATION, ‘Passion’ | Track Review
AWOLNATION returns with a ‘passionate’ new single, “Passion.” Have Aaron Bruno and company found the next “Sail”? No, not yet.
12 Songs About Jack the Ripper | Playlist 🎧
In our latest true crime playlist, we explore 12 songs written about the infamous, unidentified, British serial killer, Jack the Ripper.
K. Michelle, ‘Make This Song Cry’ | Track Review
K. Michelle delivers a powerful vocal performance on “Make This Song Cry,” a single from forthcoming album, ‘KIMBERLY: The People I Used to Know.’
Yo Gotti, ‘Juice’ | Track Review
After the indisputable success of high-flying record “Rake it Up,” Memphis rapper Yo Gotti falls flat on single, “Juice.”
Chris Young, ‘Holiday’ | Track Review
Chris Young drops another winning song with “Holiday,” a teaser track from his sixth studio album, ‘Losing Sleep.’
Beck, Colors | Album Review
Alternative hipster Beck returns with ‘Colors,’ an effort that ends up being the opposite of his previous album, ‘Morning Phase.’
Music Shopping List | Niall Horan Launches With a ‘Flicker’
Niall Horan is the one to beat on this edition of the Music Shopping List, examining new releases available beginning Friday, October 20.
Lil Peep, ‘Avoid’ | Track Review
Lil Peep returns with a new single, “Avoid,” assisted by Wicca Phase Springs Eternal and DØVES. The results are very emo, and ‘meh’ at best.
Chris Brown, ‘High End’ | Track Review
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Chris Brown, assisted by Future and Young Thug, drop ‘more of the same’ cockiness, over-confidence, and materialism on single, “High End.”
Keyshia Cole, ‘Vault’ | Track Review
Keyshia Cole delivers a poise, respectable vocal performance on “Vault,” a teaser track from her seventh studio album, ’11:11 Reset.’
Walk the Moon, Headphones | Track Review 🎵
Ohio alternative band Walk the Moon returns with “Headphones,” the second single from their highly-anticipated third studio album, ‘What If Nothing.’