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    2017

    Miguel, Shockandawe © RCA
    Music

    Miguel, ‘Shockandawe’ | Track Review

    Miguel has a gem on his hands with metaphorically-driven single, “Shockandawe.” It’s brief, but ultimately, compelling nonetheless.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 13, 2017 ago
    2017 Billboard 200 Quiz © Def Jam, Kemosabe, Columbia, Mercury
    Columns

    Test Your Chart Knowledge of the 2017 Billboard 200 Chart | Quiz

    Have you been following the Billboard 200 All year? See what you’re made of with our random, 15-question quiz.  Are you a “wannabe” or a “real”?

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 12, 2017 ago
    Rostam, Half-Light © Nonesuch
    LGBTQ

    Rostam, Gwan | Track Review 🎵

    Rostam Batmanglij (Rostam) drops a captivating, creative single, “Gwan,” in advance of his Nonesuch debut project, ‘Half-Light.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 12, 2017 ago
    Tank, Savage [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Tank, ‘When We’ | Track Review

    R&B artist Tank brings the ‘bedroom action’ on the sensually-charged “When We,” the second promo single from ‘Savage’ (September 29).

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 12, 2017 ago
    Foo Fighters, Concrete and Gold © RCA
    Music

    Foo Fighters, ‘The Line’ | Track Review

    Foo Fighters release “The Line,” the final promo single issued in advance of the highly-anticipated album, ‘Concrete and Gold’ (September 15).

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 12, 2017 ago
    U2, You're the Best Thing About Me © Interscope
    Music

    U2, ‘You’re the Best Thing About Me’ | Track Review

    U2 makes a respectable return with exuberant new single, “You’re the Best Thing About Me.” They don’t reinvent the wheel, but certainly meet expectations.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 12, 2017 ago
    Kelly Clarkson, Meaning of Life [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Kelly Clarkson, Move You | Track Review 🎵

    Veteran pop star Kelly Clarkson moves us on “Move You,” a promo single from her highly-anticipated 7th album, ‘Meaning of Life’ (October 27).

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

    The National, Sleep Well Beast | Album Review

    The National shine on Sleep Well Beast, an adventurous alt-rock LP unafraid of darkness and experimentation.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 12, 2017 ago
    Dustin Lynch, Current Mood [📷: Broken Bow]
    Album 💿

    Dustin Lynch, Current Mood | Album Review

    Dustin Lynch delivers an enjoyable, third LP with ‘Current Mood,’ showcasing his talent and willingness to experiment and evolve country music.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 11, 2017 ago
    Demi Lovato, Tell Me You Love Me [📷: Island / Hollywood]
    Music

    Demi Lovato, ‘You Don’t Do It for Me Anymore’ | Track Review

    Demi Lovato continues to slay on “You Don’t Do It for Me Anymore,” the third single released ahead of ‘Tell Me You Love Me.’  

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 11, 2017 ago
    Kelly Clarkson, Meaning of Life [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Kelly Clarkson, ‘Love So Soft’ | Track Review

    Kelly Clarkson returns with feisty, throwback record “Love So Soft,” a promo single for her highly-anticipated seventh album, ‘Meaning of Life.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 11, 2017 ago
    Tove Lo, Disco Tits © Universal
    LGBTQ

    Tove Lo, ‘Disco Tits’ | Track Review

    Swedish pop star Tove Lo returns with an infectious, sexually-charged gem in “Disco Tits,” the promo single for her third studio album.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 11, 2017 ago

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