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    2017 alternative tracks

    Lana Del Rey, Lust for Life [📷: Interscope]
    Music

    Lana Del Rey, ‘Coachella – Woodstock in My Mind’ | Track Review

    On “Coachella – Woodstock in My Mind,” the 3rd single from ‘Lust for Life,’ Lana Del Rey is feeling emotional, seeking that “Stairway to Heaven”…we think…

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 19, 2017 ago
    Declan McKenna, What Do You Think About the Car? [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    LGBTQ

    Declan McKenna, ‘Paracetamol’ | Track Review

    As Declan McKenna releases his debut album, ‘What Do You Think About the Car?’ he reprises several gems from his ‘Liar’ EP, including “Paracetamol.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 19, 2017 ago
    Lana Del Rey, Lust for Life [📷: Interscope]
    Music

    Lana Del Rey, ‘Summer Bummer’ | Track Review

    On “Summer Bummer,” there’s no bummer whatsoever. Assisted by A$AP Rocky & Playboi Carti, Lana Del Rey drops a ‘hot one.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 18, 2017 ago
    Lana Del Rey, Lust for Life [📷: Interscope]
    Music

    Lana Del Rey, ‘Groupie Love’ | Track Review

    On “Groupie Love,” the fourth single from Lust for Life, Lana Del Rey serves as the ‘groupie’ to A$AP Rocky.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 18, 2017 ago
    Declan McKenna, What Do You Think About the Car? [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    Declan McKenna, ‘Humongous’ | Track Review

    Declan McKenna exhibits his knack for creative, meaningful songwriting on “Humongous,” a single from his debut LP, ‘What Do You Think About the Car?’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 18, 2017 ago
    Arcade Fire, Everything Now [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    Arcade Fire, ‘Electric Blue’ | Track Review

    Arcade Fire returns with its fourth (and arguably most danceable) single ahead of ‘Everything Now,’ “Electric Blue,” fronted by Regine Chassagne.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 17, 2017 ago
    The All-American Rejects, Sweat © Interscope
    Music

    The All-American Rejects, ‘Close Your Eyes’ | Track Review

    The All-American Rejects return after a five-year hiatus with two new singles: “Sweat” and “Close Your Eyes.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 12, 2017 ago
    The All-American Rejects, Sweat © Interscope
    Music

    The All-American Rejects, ‘Sweat’ | Track Review

    The All-American Rejects return after a five-year hiatus with two new singles: “Sweat” and “Close Your Eyes.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 12, 2017 ago
    The National, Sleep Well Beast [📷: 4AD]
    Music

    The National, ‘Guilty Party’ | Track Review

    The National Returns with the second single from their seventh album, ‘Sleep Well Beast,’ “Guilty Party.” It’s all about them sad vibes on “Guilty Party.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 30, 2017 ago
    Fall Out Boy, M A N I A [📷: Island]
    Music

    Fall Out Boy, ‘Champion’ | Track Review

    Following the disastrous “Young and Menace,” Fall Out Boy returns with a respectable single, “Champion,” redirecting the promo campaign for ‘M A N I A.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 26, 2017 ago
    George Ezra, Don't Matter Now © Sony UK
    Music

    George Ezra, ‘Don’t Matter Now’ | Track Review

    British singer/songwriter George Ezra returns in top-notch form with “Don’t Matter Now,” the promo single for his forthcoming, sophomore album.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 21, 2017 ago
    Imagine Dragons, Evolve [📷: Interscope]
    Music

    Imagine Dragons, Walking the Wire | Track Review 🎵

    In advance of their third studio album ‘Evolve,’ Imagine Dragons releases their fourth single, “Walking the Wire.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 20, 2017 ago

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