Grizzly Bear, Four Cypresses | Track Review 🎵
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Cypress trees never sounded better in the hands of alt-darlings Grizzly Bear on “Four Cypresses,” a single from their new album, ‘Painted Ruins.’
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The National, Carin at the Liquor Store | Track Review 🎵
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The National drops another gem with “Carin at the Liquor Store,” the third single from album, Sleep Well Beast.
Kip Moore, ‘More Girls Like You’ | Track Review
Kip Moore shows that country music needs more artists like him on “More Girls Like You,” a promo single from his third album, ‘Slowheart.’
The War on Drugs, ‘Pain’ | Track Review
On “Pain,” the third single from their fourth album ‘A Deeper Understanding,’ The War on Drugs add the third ‘cherry on top.’
Queens of the Stone Age, ‘The Evil Has Landed’ | Track Review
Queens of the Stone Age keeps the ambitiousness alive and well on “The Evil Has Landed,” the second single from album, ‘Villains.’
Fifth Harmony, ‘Down’ | Track Review
New-look Fifth Harmony delivers okay new single with ‘Down,’ the promo single from their third, self-titled studio album.
Grizzly Bear, Mourning Sound | Track Review 🎵
There is no ‘mourning’ on “Mourning Song.” Alternative darlings Grizzly Bear returns strong following a five-year hiatus between albums.
Kesha, Rainbow | Album Review 💿
After a five-year hiatus, pop superstar Kesha returns better than ever on her third studio album, ‘Rainbow.’
Music Shopping List | A$AP Ferg is ‘Still Striving’
A$AP Ferg drops the biggest release of August 18, 2017 with ‘Still Striving.’ Grizzly Bear, Phora, Thy Art is Murder, and Steven Wilson drop new LPs.
Thomas Rhett, ‘Sixteen’ | Track Review
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Thomas Rhett truly examines ‘life changes’ on “Sixteen,” the third single from his third studio album, ‘Life Changes.’
Lights, ‘Giants’ | Track Review
Canadian artist Lights returns in a gigantic way with “Giants,” the adventurous promo single for her new album, ‘Skin & Earth.’
Dustin Lynch, ‘Small Town Boy’ | Track Review
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Tennessee country artist Dustin Lynch amps up the southern charm on “Small Town Boy,” the second single from his third album, ‘Current Mood.’
P!nk, ‘What About Us’ | Track Review
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P!nk makes a respectable comeback on “What About Us,” the thoughtful promo single from her long-awaited, seventh studio album, ‘Beautiful Trauma.’
A Bloody Soundtrack to Countess Elizabeth Báthory | Playlist 🎧
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One of the rare female serial killers, who happened to be royalty, a number of songs have been written about the ‘Blood Countess,’ Elizabeth Báthory.
Jack Johnson, ‘My Mind is For Sale’ | Track Review
Singer/Songwriter Jack Johnson comes back strong on “My Mind is For Sale,” the politically-charged promo single from All the Light Above It Too.
Rae Sremmurd, ‘Perplexing Pegasus’ | Track Review
Rae Sremmurd returns with a uniquely-titled single, “Perplexing Pegasus.” As distinct as the title is, the single is more flex-fest than innovative spirit.
16 Foreign Car Songs | Playlist
For the love of foreigns, our Foreign Cars Songs Playlist assembles 16 songs referencing foreign cars. Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, and Future all make appearances.
Action Bronson, ‘Durag vs. Headband’ | Track Review
Action Bronson dropped, “Durag vs. Headband,” the first single from his 2017 sophomore album, Blue Chips 7000, in October 2016.
Chase Rice, ‘Three Chords & The Truth’ | Track Review
Country musician Chase Rice returns with “Three Chords & The Truth,” the promo single for his third studio album, 'Lambs & Lions.'
Bebe Rexha, That’s It | Track Review 🎵
On single “That’s It,” Bebe Rexha nails the urban-pop sound without breaking new ground. She enlists Gucci Mane and 2 Chainz.
Rex Orange County, Apricot Princess | Album Review 💿
Brit teen singer/songwriter Rex Orange County (Alex O’Connor) showcases musicianship that is transcendent of age on the brilliant ‘Apricot Princess.’
21 Savage, Issa Album | Album Review 💿
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Up-and-coming southern rapper 21 Savage has his moments on his debut Issa Album, but also has plenty of room for improvement.
A$AP Ferg, ‘Plain Jane’ | Track Review
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Ahead of his third studio album, Still Striving, A$AP Ferg drops unapologetic single, “Plain Jane.”
Steve Angello, ‘Rejoice’ | Track Review
Greek-Swedish DJ Steve Angello takes us to church on his triumphant, jubilant single, “Rejoice,” featuring Bishop T.D. Jakes.
Steve Angello, ‘Breaking Kind’ | Track Review
Greek-Swedish DJ Steve Angello kicks off Genesis: Act I off right with single “Breaking Kind,” featuring Paul Meany.
10 Mercedes Benz Songs | Playlist
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Lil Peep, Aminé, and Maren Morris are among the musicians who grace our Mercedes Benz Songs Playlist comprised of 10 songs about Benzes.
Ledisi, ‘Add to Me’ | Track Review
Ledisi adds to her rich collection of soulful hits with “Add to Me,” the second single from her sixth major label album, ‘Let Love Rule.’