2017 | The Musical Hype - Part 29

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Taylor Swift, Reputation © Big Machine

Taylor Swift, ‘Look What You Made Me Do’ | Track Review

Taylor Swift returns with her boldest, most polarizing song to date with “Look What You Made Me Do,” the promo single for her new album, ‘reputation.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 25, 2017 ago

Anderson East, Encore © Elektra

Anderson East, ‘All on My Mind’ | Track Review

Anderson East shines on his new, soulful single, “All on My Mind.” A lack of magnificence never crosses the audience’s mind listening to it.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 25, 2017 ago

Anti-Flag, American Fall © Spinefarm

Anti-Flag, ‘American Attraction’ | Track Review

Anti-Flag returns politically-charged up on “American Attraction,” the promo single from their new, November studio album, ‘American Fall.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 24, 2017 ago

Dustin Lynch, Current Mood [📷: Broken Bow]

Dustin Lynch, ‘Seein’ Red’ | Track Review

Tennessee country singer Dustin Lynch is “Seein’ Red” and for the most part, not to mention contextually, that’s a good thing.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 24, 2017 ago

Rachel Platten, Broken Glass © Columbia

Rachel Platten, ‘Broken Glass’ | Track Review

Rachel Platten continues to empower and promote positive vibes on her new promo single “Broken Glass.” Unfortunately, it’s not as polished as her best work.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 24, 2017 ago

Sammie, Coming of Age © Empire

Sammie, ‘Coa’ | Track Review

Contemporary R&B artist Sammie returns more mature and better than ever on “Coa,” the promo single for his upcoming album, ‘Coming of Age.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 24, 2017 ago

LCD Soundsystem, American Dream © Columbia

LCD Soundsystem, ‘Tonite’ | Track Review

James Murphy and LCD Soundsystem returns strong with “Tonite,” the third single from their highly-anticipated comeback album, ‘American Dream.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 23, 2017 ago

Dave East, Paranoia: A True Story © Def Jam

Dave East, Paranoia: A True Story | Album Review

On his solid major label debut, ‘Paranoia: A True Story,’ Dave East shows he is a rapper to watch without question.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 23, 2017 ago

Rich Chigga, Glow Like Dat © 88rising / EMPIRE

Rich Brian, ‘Glow Like Dat’ | Track Review

Up-and-coming Indonesian teen rapper Rich Chigga returns with a new, kinder, gentler single, “Glow Like Dat,” tackling an ex.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 23, 2017 ago

Luke James, Drip © Island

Luke James, ‘Drip’ | Track Review

Following a three-year hiatus, urban contemporary up-and-comer Luke James returns with a soulful, sensual new single, “Drip.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 23, 2017 ago

Chase Bryant, Hell If I Know © Red Bow

Chase Bryant, ‘Hell If I Know’ | Track Review

Country artist Chase Bryant delivers a well-rounded, enjoyable new single with the nonchalant, “Hell If I Know.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 23, 2017 ago

Thomas Rhett, Life Changes [📷: Big Machine]

Thomas Rhett, ‘Grave’ | Track Review

On the uplifting fourth single, “Grave,” from his third album, ‘Life Changes,’ Thomas Rhett fires up his country fan base.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 23, 2017 ago

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