The Vamps & Matoma, All Night | Track Review 🎵
British boy band The Vamps and Matoma have a hit on their hands with “All Night,” a single from The Vamps’ upcoming album, ‘Night & Day.’
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
Read MoreThe Vamps & Matoma, All Night | Track Review 🎵
Chris Brown, Privacy | Track Review 🎵
Chris Brown continues to exhibit complacency on single, “Privacy.” “Privacy” comes off as incredibly shallow, lacking any sense of progression artistically.
Lil Yachty, Bring it Back | Track Review 🎵
Lil Yachty completely misses the mark on “Bring it Back,” the third single released ahead of his debut album, ‘Teenage Emotions.’
Paramore, Told You So | Track Review 🎵
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Grammy-winning collective Paramore returns with “Told You So,” the second single from their fifth studio album, After Laughter.
Niall Horan, Slow Hands | Track Review 🎵
“Slow Hands” is a step up from “This Town,” But Niall Horan could stand to take even more risks artistically.
Chris Stapleton, From a Room: Volume 1 | Album Review 💿
Chris Stapleton remains consistent on his sophomore album, From a Room: Volume 1. It’s a brief affair, but superbly executed.
Music Shopping List: Harry Styles’, ‘Harry Styles’ Leads the Charge
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Harry Styles leads the music shopping list this week, which includes new albums from Paramore, Zac Brown Band, and Machine Gun Kelly.
Logic, Everybody | Album Review 💿
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Logic continues to deliver the heat on his third studio album, ‘Everybody.’
JOEY-A, JUiCE | Track Review 🎵
Following his sexy debut single “PARiS,” Cleveland-bred musician JOEY-A returns with a second, equally sexy single, “JUiCE.”
Harry Styles, Sweet Creature | Track Review 🎵
Harry Styles returns with a second single, “Sweet Creature,” ahead of his debut album, ‘Harry Styles.’ “Sweet Creature” falls short of “Sign of the Times.”
Imagine Dragons, Thunder | Track Review 🎵
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Imagine Dragons return with their second single of 2017, “Thunder.” “Thunder” gives the band another enjoyable, respectable record.
Wale, Shine | Album Review 💿
Washington D.C. rapper Wale switches up things on his fifth studio album, ‘Shine.’ By far, Shine is his happiest, most commercial album to date.
Gorillaz, Humanz | Album Review 💿
Alternative virtual band Gorillaz returns with an ambitious and quirky, yet enjoyable fifth studio album, ‘Humanz.’ ‘Humanz’ is star-studded
Fall Out Boy, Young and Menace | Track Review 🎵
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Fall Out Boy returns with the oddest single of its career, “Young and Menace.” “Young and Menace” sets up M A N I A as an adventurous album.
Katy Perry, ‘Bon Appétit | Track Review
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Katy Perry falls short of her typical glory on her sensual, second single, “Bon Appétit.” Despite being assisted by Migos, “Bon Appétit” lacks relevance.
Logic, 1-800-273-8255 | Track Review
Logic, assisted by Alessia Cara and Khalid, delivers a meaningful message on “1-800-273-8255,” the third single from his third studio album, ‘Everybody.’
Young M.A, Herstory (EP) | Album Review 💿
East coast rap newcomer Young M.A shows grit and toughness on her debut EP, Herstory. To put it bluntly, she simply doesn’t give a f**k.
Music Shopping List: Chris Stapleton & Logic Highlight New Releases
Chris Stapleton (‘From A Room: Volume 1’) and Logic (‘Everybody’) highlights new releases arriving Friday, May 5, 2017.
Mary J. Blige, Strength of a Woman | Album Review 💿
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Mary J. Blige, the queen of hip-hop soul, captures the effects of divorce and ended love sensationally throughout ‘Strength of a Woman.’
DJ Khaled, I’m the One | Track Review 🎵
DJ Khaled returns with another star-studded hit, “I’m the One” featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, and Lil Wayne.
Lord Huron, The Night We Met | Track Review 🎵
Lord Huron gets a boost thanks to “The Night We Met” from sophomore album, Strange Trails. The single appears on the Netflix series, 13 Reasons Why.
DRAM, Gilligan | Track Review 🎵
D.R.A.M. returns with a new single, “Gilligan,” featuring Juicy J and A$AP Rocky. On “Gilligan,” he moves away from singing.
Blackbear, digital druglord | Album Review 💿
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Blackbear shines on his highly anticipated new album, digital druglord. Digital druglord comprises of drugs, money, and sex.
Big Boi, Mic Jack | Track Review 🎵
Big Boi delivers a hip-hop track, “Mic Jack,” than can easily be mistaken for a hit intended for the dance floor. Adam Levine guests on the groovy single.
A$AP Ferg, East Coast | Track Review 🎵
A$AP Ferg returns to form on “East Coast,” presumably a promo single from his forthcoming album. Remy Ma guests on the second verse.
Critics Weigh In: Kendrick Lamar, ‘DAMN.’
The critics’ reviews are in: Kendrick Lamar has made another ‘DAMN.’ good album, just as its title suggests.
Alex Aiono, Question | Track Review 🎵
Up-and-coming pop artist and YouTube personality Alex Aiono returns with a second single, “Question,” from his forthcoming project.