Barbra Streisand Still a Force on ‘Encore’
At 74, There’s no slowing down for Barbra Streisand. Streisand sounds exceptional on her latest collaborative, traditional pop album, ‘Encore’.
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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M.I.A., Freedun | Track Review 🎵
M.I.A. kicks off latest album ‘AIM’ right with exceptional collaboration “Freedun” featuring ZAYN. Clearly, she doesn’t give a…
Gavin DeGraw, Kite Like Girl | Track Review 🎵
Gavin DeGraw delivers a respectable, well-rounded record with “Kite Like Girl,” a pre-release single from new LP, ‘Something Worth Saving’.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Jesus Alone | Track Review
“Jesus Alone,” the promo single for Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ Skeleton Tree, ranks among the most enigmatic, darkest records of 2016.
Music Shopping List: Jason Aldean, Bastille & More
Jason Aldean (They Don’t Know) and Bastille (Wild World) are the brightest spots from the music shopping list dated Friday, September 9, 2016.
Weezer, I Love the USA | Track Review 🎵
Weezer drops new single “I Love The USA.” The band – or at least frontman Rivers Cuomo – is passionate about ‘Merica. #Patriotic
Usher, Rivals | Track Review 🎵
Usher returns with a fifth pre-release single from upcoming album ‘Hard II Love’ entitled “Rivals.” “Rivals” features ubiquitous rapper, Future.
Jacob Whitesides, Open Book | Track Review 🎵
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After compelling with singles “Focus” and “Lovesick,” Teen pop musician Jacob Whitesides shines on a third single, “Open Book,” ahead of debut album Why?.
Bon Iver, 33 ‘GOD’ | Track Review 🎵
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Bon Iver returns with the quirky, ambitiously brilliant single, “33 ‘GOD’.” It provides a sneak peak of album ’22, A Million’.
Banks & Steelz Offer Compelling, Eclectic LP with ‘Anything But Words’
Paul Banks (Interpol) and RZA (Wu-Tang Clan) – aka Steelz – collaborate on thrilling alternative/hip-hop album, ‘Anything But Words’.
Michael Bublé, My Kind of Girl | Track Review 🎵
Canadian traditional pop musician Michael Bublé returns with his second single, “My Kind of Girl,” from his forthcoming studio album, ‘Nobody but Me’.
Watsky, x Infinity | Album Review
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Alternative/underground rapper and poet Watsky delivers the album of his career with the lengthy, but exceptional ‘x Infinity’.
Ty Dolla $ign, Zaddy | Track Review 🎵
Breakout urban artist Ty Dolla $ign returns with the infectious “Zaddy,” a single from his forthcoming sophomore album, ‘Campaign.’
Jacob Whitesides, Lovesick | Track Review 🎵
Teen pop musician Jacob Whitesides shines on soulful promo single “Lovesick,” which appears on his forthcoming album, Why?.
Usher, Missin U | Track Review 🎵
On his fourth single from Hard II Love, “Missin U,” Usher shows he has lost little of his sexy swagger over the years.
Usher, No Limit | Track Review
After releasing many singles, Usher drops the slick “No Limit” (ft. Young Thug) as his promotional single for Hard II Love.
Florida Georgia Line, Dig Your Roots | Album Review 💿
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On their third album ‘Dig Your Roots’, Country duo Florida Georgia Line delivers a respectable, selectively exceptional effort.
Music Shopping List: James Vincent McMorrow
In one of the slowest music release weeks of 2016, Irish singer/songwriter James Vincent McMorrow is the biggest forthcoming attraction.
Britney Spears, Glory | Album Review 💿
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On her ninth studio album ‘Glory,’ Britney Spears indeed sounds glorious. There are plenty of standouts throughout the album’s course.
10 Best Albums of 2016 (August 28 Running List)
In our first "running list" of the 10 best albums of 2016, Beyoncé leads the charge with 'Lemonade' while Frank Ocean isn't far behind with 'Blonde'.
Retrospective Review: Britney Spears, ‘Britney Jean’ (2013)
Before diving into 'Glory,' the new album by pop star Britney Spears, here's a look back on her previous album, 'Britney Jean,' released at the end of 2013.
Track Review: Jack Garratt, ‘Far Cry’
Jack Garratt proves he is a ‘force to be reckoned with’ on his thrilling new single, “Far Cry.” “Far Cry” appears on Garratt’s debut album, Phase.
Fetty Wap, Different Now | Track Review 🎵
“Trap Queen” hit-maker Fetty Wap returns with a new single, “Different Now.” Despite being honest and open, “Different Now” is okay at best.
Pros & Cons | Demi Lovato
Pros & Cons profiles the best and worst qualities of today’s musicians. Pros & Cons is simultaneously objective and subjective.
Regina Spektor, Small Bill$ | Track Review 🎵
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After singing about her “Bleeding Heart,” singer/songwriter Regina Spektor returns with an electrifying second single, “Small Bill$.”
Passenger, Anywhere | Track Review 🎵
Distinctively voiced singer/songwriter Passenger (Michael David Rosenberg) returns with the second single from his forthcoming album, “Anywhere.”
Mac Miller, We | Track Review 🎵
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Mac Miller follows up 'The Divine Feminine' promo single, “Dang!” with a lush, thought-provoking second single “We,” featuring CeeLo Green.