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    2017 alternative track reviews

    Arcade Fire, Everything Now [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    Arcade Fire, ‘Creature Comfort’ | Track Review

    After blessing the world with the illustrious “Everything Now,” Arcade Fire returns with “Creature Comfort,” the second promo single from ‘Everything Now.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 19, 2017 ago
    The War on Drugs, A Deeper Understanding © Atlantic
    Music

    The War on Drugs, ‘Holding On’ | Track Review

    Alt-rock six-piece band The War on Drugs deliver a gem with “Holding On,” the promo single from their August 2017 album, ‘A Deeper Understanding.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 7, 2017 ago
    Arcade Fire, Everything Now [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    Arcade Fire, ‘Everything Now’ | Track Review

    Alternative rock darlings Arcade Fire return in a big, groovy way with “Everything Now,” the promo single from their upcoming album of the same title.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 5, 2017 ago
    Muse, Dig Down © Warner Bros
    Music

    Muse, ‘Dig Down’ | Track Review

    British alternative rock band Muse returns with a politically-charged single, “Dig Down.” “Dig Down” offers few answers, but promotes the ‘resist’ movement.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 1, 2017 ago
    Bleachers, Gone Now © RCA
    Music

    Bleachers, I Miss Those Days | Track Review 🎵

    Bleachers continues to build the anticipation for sophomore album, ‘Gone Now’ with its fourth and final promo single, “I Miss Those Days.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 31, 2017 ago
    Washed Out, Get Lost © Stones Throw
    Music

    Washed Out, ‘Get Lost’ | Track Review

    Washed Out – aka Ernest Greene – returns after a four-year hiatus with a groovy, new single, “Get Lost.” As always, the vibe dominates “Get Lost.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 30, 2017 ago
    Halsey, hopeless fountain kingdom [📷: Astralwerks]
    LGBTQ

    Halsey, ‘Strangers’ | Track Review

    Halsey returns with the third single from her sophomore album ‘hopeless fountain kingdom,’ “Strangers.” She is assisted by Lauren Jauregui (Fifth Harmony).

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 30, 2017 ago
    Halsey, hopeless fountain kingdom [📷: Astralwerks]
    LGBTQ

    Halsey, Eyes Closed | Track Review 🎵

    Ahead of ‘hopeless fountain kingdom,’ Halsey returns with a second single, “Eyes Closed.” “Eyes Closed” is ‘good’ at best, not particularly great.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 29, 2017 ago
    Caleb De Casper, Good Boy © Caleb De Casper
    LGBTQ

    Caleb De Casper, Good Boy | Track Review 🎵

    Caleb De Casper outdoes himself on single “Good Boy,” an infectious, danceable gem about a fatal same-sex attraction.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 26, 2017 ago
    Bleachers, Gone Now © RCA
    Music

    Bleachers, Everybody Lost Somebody | Track Review 🎵

    Bleachers continues to build the anticipation for their sophomore album, Gone Now with its third single, “Everybody Lost Somebody.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 23, 2017 ago
    Imagine Dragons, Evolve [📷: Interscope]
    Music

    Imagine Dragons, Whatever It Takes | Track Review 🎵

    Imagine Dragons continue to build a compelling case for their third studio album, ‘Evolve,’ with their third single, “Whatever It Takes.”  

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 16, 2017 ago
    The National, Sleep Well Beast [📷: 4AD]
    Music

    The National, The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness | Track Review 🎵

    The National returns with “The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness,” the promo single for its seventh studio album, Sleep Well Beast.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 16, 2017 ago

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