The Avett Brothers, True Sadness | Album Review
The Avett Brothers aren’t nearly as melancholy as title 'True Sadness' suggests, delivering a fine effort with their latest LP.
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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Ingrid Michaelson, Hell No / Light Me Up 🎵
Ingrid Michaelson's singles "Hell No" and "Light Me Up" foreshadow the potential greatness of forthcoming album, 'It Doesn’t Have to Make Sense.'
25 Best Albums of 2016 (So Far)
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The title is self-explanatory. This list ranks the 25 best albums of 2016, so far. By the end of 2016, this could all change...or not.
Critics Had Mixed Feelings On These 2016 Albums
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Not every album is beloved by critics. In the case of the nine albums that grace this list, overall, critics were mixed or totally disliked them.
The Game Keeps It 100 on ‘Streets of Compton’
On latest album 'Streets of Compton,' The Game doesn’t depart from the modus operandi – the script is familiar. Tried-and-true, The Game remains gritty.
Way, Way Too Early Grammy Predictions for 2017
It’s-a-ways off 'til the 59th Grammy Awards Nominations are announced. With half of 2016 "in the books," who has an edge in earning a statuette this year?
Jasmin Stone, Time | Track Review 🎵
What makes Jasmin Stone so special? She offers something different and different is what the music world is starving for these days, particularly stateside. "Time" exceptionally introduces Stone to a new audience.
13 Songs Where Time Is Clearly a Factor | Playlist
In the case of the 13 handpicked songs on this playlist, time is a central element to their makeup – and no, we’re not talking about blush!
Do New Revelations About Michael Jackson Change Perceptions of Him?
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Do New Revelations About Michael Jackson Change Perceptions of the King of Pop? A bombshell was dropped about an iconic musician, Michael Jackson.
Why Won’t Drake’s ‘One Dance’ Stop?
Drake hasn’t only been dominant on the Billboard 200, but also the Hot 100 with "One Dance." What makes “One Dance” unstoppable at no. 1?
YG, Still Brazy | Album Review
West coast rapper YG returns with highly anticipated sophomore album, 'Still Brazy'. Indeed, he is "still brazy," and it's great!
Bastille, Good Grief | Track Review 🎵
The best way to characterize the new Bastille single, “Good Grief," the first single from sophomore LP, Wild World? It’s infectious!
Hozier, Better Love | Track Review 🎵
Although quite loud, “Better Love” – the lead single from the motion picture, 'The Legend of Tarzan' – is epic and shows why Hozier is an intriguing artist.
Jake Bugg, On My One | Album Review 💿
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British singer/songwriter Jake Bugg Shows Willingness to Experiment on his third studio album, On My One, which encompasses many styles.
Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Getaway | Album Review 💿
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Funk-rock vets Red Hot Chili Peppers deliver one of the year’s best albums with 'The Getaway', which does the break-up album superbly.
Alicia Keys, Hallelujah | Track Review 🎵
Alicia Keys latest single "Hallelujah" is respectable, but not the "second coming." "Hallelujah" likely isn't a ‘pop’ hit. Still, there’s something here.
Music Shopping List: The Avett Brothers and More
The Avett Brothers latest album 'True Sadness' leads the charge for new albums to purchase beginning on Friday, June 24, 2016.
Logic, Flexicution | Track Review
Continually rising Maryland rapper Logic 'flexes hard' on "Flexicution," a record filled with braggadocio to the nth degree.
Fitz and the Tantrums, Fitz and the Tantrums | Album Review 💿
As blasé as the title of album of the third album by alternative band Fitz and the Tantrums may be, it lacks no shortage of energy.
Usher, Crash | Track Review 🎵
In no ways does Usher “crash and burn” on new single "Crash," but neither does he make us yearn for his return to the music world.
Pop Album Battle: Bellion Vs. Jonas
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Nick Jonas and Jon Bellion both released compelling pop albums ('Last Year Was Complicated' and 'The Human Condition'). Which artist/album has the edge?
Jon Bellion, The Human Condition | Lyrical Spotlight
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On his debut album 'The Human Condition,' Jon Bellion covers a wide range of themes and emotions. Lyrically, there’s plenty to analyze.
Nick Jonas, Last Year Was Complicated | Lyrical Analysis
What better way to examine the latest Nick Jonas album, Last Year Was Complicated, than analyzing the ‘profound’ lyrical content?
Gnash, us (EP) | Album Review 💿
gnash showcases exceptional potential on 'us.' Artistically, he has a lot to offer + he’s NOT like everybody else.
Shawn Mendes, Treat You Better | Track Review 🎵
No one will deny Shawn Mendes has "the package.” He’s got the looks and a respectable voice. Single “Treat You Better” is enjoyable but not timeless.
11 Songs Where the Innuendo is Out of Control | Playlist
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A lack of control captures the sentiment of the 11 songs selected on this playlist that lack control of their sexual appetites. The innuendo is legit.
The Openness or Lack Thereof Within Christian Music
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The Christian sector of the music industry hasn’t been known for its openness, particularly when it comes to artists who have “come out.”