2017 alternative tracks | The Musical Hype - Part 5

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Father John Misty, Pure Comedy [📷: Sub Pop]

Father John Misty, Total Entertainment Forever | Track Review 🎵

On exceptional single “Total Entertainment Forever,” Father John Misty continues to build up anticipation for his 3rd LP, ‘Pure Comedy.’

By the musical hype, 9 yearsMarch 15, 2017 ago

Linkin Park, One More Light [📷: Warner]

Linkin Park, Heavy | Track Review 🎵

Linkin Park returns with a new single, “Heavy,” featuring pop up-and-comer, Kiiara. At best, “Heavy” feels lukewarm.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 22, 2017 ago

Incubus, Nimble Bastard © Island

Incubus, Nimble Bastard | Track Review 🎵

Veteran alternative rock band Incubus makes a spirited return with unapologetically-titled single, “Nimble Bastard.”

By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 21, 2017 ago

Imagine Dragons, Evolve [📷: Interscope]

Imagine Dragons, Believer | Track Review 🎵

Alternative rock collective Imagine Dragons return with a gargantuan, new single, “Believer.” All in all, you should ‘believe’ in it.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 2, 2017 ago

Father John Misty, Pure Comedy [📷: Sub Pop]

Father John Misty, Pure Comedy | Track Review 🎵

Father John Misty (Josh Tillman) shines on “Pure Comedy,” the promo single for his forthcoming album of the same title.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 30, 2017 ago

Spoon, Hot Thoughts © Matador

Spoon, Hot Thoughts | Track Review 🎵

Spoon delivers a groovy, infectious new single with “Hot Thoughts,” the title track and promo single for their forthcoming 2017 album.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 26, 2017 ago

The xx, I See You [📷: Young Turks]

The xx, Say Something Loving | Track Review 🎵

Ahead of album I See You, The xx releases a second intriguing single, “Say Something Loving.”

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 12, 2017 ago

Declan McKenna, What Do You Think About the Car? [Photo Credit: Columbia]

Declan McKenna, Isombard | Track Review 🎵

British teen singer/songwriter Declan McKenna continues to impress with his meaningful songwriting and maturity on single “Isombard.”

By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 8, 2016 ago

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