The xx, I See You | Album Review 💿
The xx return with cool, calm, and collected third album, ‘I See You.’ Chemistry, production, and vocals are major selling points.
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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AFI, Snow Cats | Track Review 🎵
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Goth-rock vets AFI returns with AFI (The Blood Album), their first album since 2013. “Snow Cats” serves as one of four pre-release singles.
The Chainsmokers, Paris | Track Review 🎵
The Chainsmokers return in 2017 with another likely hit single, “Paris.” “Paris” is enjoyable, but not particularly game changing.
August Alsina, Drugs | Track Review 🎵
Underrated urban contemporary artist August Alsina returns with addictive, passionate new single, “Drugs.”
The Flaming Lips, We a Famly | Track Review 🎵
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The Flaming Lips tap Miley Cyrus for the assist on “We a Famly,” the fourth single from 'Oczy Mlody.'
ONE OK ROCK, I Was King | Track Review 🎵
Japanese rock band ONE OK ROCK delivers a hit with “I Was King,” arguably the strongest single from their latest album, ‘Ambitions.’
The xx, Say Something Loving | Track Review 🎵
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Ahead of album I See You, The xx releases a second intriguing single, “Say Something Loving.”
The Flaming Lips, The Castle | Track Review 🎵
With “The Castle,” The Flaming Lips deliver another compelling single from the highly anticipated album, 'Oczy Mldy.'
PnB Rock, New Day | Track Review 🎵
“New Day” arguably gives up-and-coming rapper/singer PnB Rock his best single to date from GTTM: Goin' Thru The Motions.
The Flaming Lips, Sunrise (Eyes of the Young) | Track Review 🎵
Wayne Coyne and The Flaming Lips are introspective on clever single “Sunrise (Eyes of the Young).”
PnB Rock, Selfish | Track Review 🎵
Up-and-coming rapper/singer PnB Rock delivers a crowd-pleasing single with "Selfish" from GTTM: Goin Thru the Motions.
George Michael, Twenty Five | Album Review 💿
Twenty Five (Remastered) gives George Michael fans a respectable compilation of his greatest hits though it isn’t without omissions.
ONE OK ROCK, Bedroom Warfare | Track Review 🎵
Japanese rock band ONE OK ROCK delivers a gem with “Bedroom Warfare,” one of three promo singles from their latest album, ‘Ambitions.’
Rascal Flatts, Yours If You Want It | Track Review 🎵
Country veterans Rascal Flatts sound surprisingly refreshing on new single, “Yours If You Want It.”
PnB Rock, Playa No More | Track Review 🎵
Rapper/singer PnB Rock expresses his dedication to ‘her’ on “Playa No More.” He’s assisted by rappers A Boogie with Da Hoodie and Quavo.
Ed Sheeran, Castle on the Hill | Track Review 🎵
Lovable British pop singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran returns after nearly a three-year hiatus with an authentic, narrative-driven gem, “Castle on the Hill.”
Billboard: The Weeknd Returns ‘Starboy’ to no. 1
The Weeknd returns to no. 1 on the Billboard 200 with ‘Starboy’ during a slow sales week. Migos ascend to no. 1 on the Hot 100 with “Bad and Boujee.”
ONE OK ROCK, Taking Off | Track Review 🎵
Japanese rock band ONE OK ROCK shines on “Taking Off,” a promo single from their latest album, ‘Ambitions.’
Music Shopping List: The xx Returns
The xx (I See You) and The Flaming Lips (Oczy Mlody) are among albums to consider buying on Friday, January 13, 2017.
The Flaming Lips, How?? | Track Review 🎵
The Flaming Lips return in enigmatic, experimental fashion on “How??”, one of four pre-release singles from album, 'Oczy Mldy.'
Sam Hunt, Drinkin’ Too Much | Track Review 🎵
Arriving more than two years after breakthrough album Montevallo, New-look-country artist Sam Hunt returns with “Drinkin’ Too Much.”
Ed Sheeran, Shape of You | Track Review 🎵
Lovable British pop singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran returns after nearly a three-year hiatus with fun new single, “Shape of You.”
Kim Burrell Rant Ignites a Firestorm and Discussion
Google Kim Burrell and the results speak for themselves. The gospel singer-pastor received fiery backlash following a passionate, controversial sermon.
Music Shopping List: A Subtle Start to January 2017
New efforts from Halestorm, Dropkick Murphys, Jimi Cravity, and Jefe make up the music shopping list for the first Friday in January 2017.
Gucci Mane, The Return of East Atlanta Santa | Album Review 💿
‘The Return of East Atlanta Santa’ marks the third album released by formerly incarcerated southern rapper, Gucci Mane.
Tyga, Feel Me | Track Review 🎵
Cali rapper Tyga continues to search for hits, but once more falls short of the glory with new single, “Feel Me.”
Austin Mahone, For Me + You | Album Review 💿
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Texas pop heartthrob Austin Mahone returns respectably on his fun, suggestive 2016 EP, For Me + You.