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    2018 track reviews

    Party Ghost x Restless Modern, Free [Photo Credit: Party Ghost x Restless Modern]
    Music

    Party Ghost & Restless Modern, ‘Free’ | Track Review

    Party Ghost & Restless Modern make ‘sweet music’ on their collaborative electronic single, “Free.” Production, songwriting & vocal performance are strong.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 8, 2018 ago
    Georgia Fearn, Perfect on Paper [Photo Credit: Grapefruit]
    Music

    Georgia Fearn, ‘L’Amour’ | Track Review

    Welsh singer/singer Georgia Fearn showcases phenomenal potential & promise on “L’Amour,” the single & opener from her debut LP, ‘Perfect on Paper.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 8, 2018 ago
    interpol-marauder-matador
    Music

    Interpol, ‘Number 10’ | Track Review

    Interpol returns after a 4-year hiatus with its 6th LP, ‘Marauder.’ Following the spirited “The Rover,” they’re more electrifying on single “Number 10.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 8, 2018 ago
    Cody Simpson, Underwater [Photo Credit: Coast House]
    Music

    Cody Simpson, ‘Underwater’ | Track Review

    Former Australian teen heartthrob Cody Simpson returns with an enjoyable and sexy modern pop single, “Underwater.” Nothing mind blowing, but worthwhile.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 7, 2018 ago
    Martin Garrix, High on Life [Photo Credit: Epic Amsterdam]
    Music

    Martin Garrix, ‘High on Life’ | Track Review

    Dutch DJ/producer Martin Garrix keeps the hits coming with “High on Life,” featuring pop singer/songwriter Bonn (Kristoffer Fogelmark). 

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 7, 2018 ago
    Tamia, Deeper [Photo Credit: eOne Music]
    Music

    Tamia, ‘Deeper’ | Track Review

    Grammy-nominated Canadian R&B artist Tamia keeps its classy and uplifting on her new, love-centric single, “Deeper.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 7, 2018 ago
    Bazzi, Beautiful (Remix) [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Bazzi, ‘Beautiful (Remix)’ | Track Review

    Urban-pop artist Bazzi returns with a remix of “Beautiful,” among the highlights from his debut LP, ‘COSMIC.’ He gets a lovely assist from Camila Cabello.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 7, 2018 ago
    Music

    Hunter Hayes, ‘Dear God’ | Track Review

    Hunter Hayes returns with a deep new single, “Dear God.” While the message is awesome, the musical execution is ambitious and somewhat confusing.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 6, 2018 ago
    Jack Harlow, Sundown [Photo Credits: Generation Now / Atlantic]
    Music

    Jack Harlow, ‘Sundown’ | Track Review

    There’s a hot, rising rapper from Kentucky and his name is Jack Harlow. He may not look the part of a rapper, but he proves he’s ‘got bars’ on “Sundown.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 6, 2018 ago
    Miguel, Python [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    Miguel, ‘Python’ | Track Review

    Despite being chocked-full of potential, uneven production lacking in finesse inhibits Miguel on his slithery new single, “Python.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 6, 2018 ago
    Ella Mai, Trip [Photo Credits: 10 Summers / Interscope]
    Columns

    Ella Mai, ‘Trip’ | Track Review

    Rising urban contemporary artist Ella Mai follows up her brilliant, breakout single “Boo’d Up” with another surefire bop, “Trip.” Upward trajectory indeed.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 6, 2018 ago
    ZAYN, Too Much [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    ZAYN, ‘Too Much’ | Track Review

    Standout British urban-pop singer ZAYN enlists four-time Grammy-winning rapper/producer Timbaland for his fourth single of 2018, “Too Much.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 6, 2018 ago

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