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    2018 track reviews

    PRETTYMUCH, Summer on You [Photo Credit: Simco]
    Music

    PRETTYMUCH, ‘Summer on You’ | Track Review

    Safe to say, the blood is running hot for the young men of PRETTYMUCH on their summer-ready single, “Summer on You.” The main idea: making love.

    By the musical hype, 8 years ago
    Ryan Beatty, Camo [Photo Credit: Boy in Jeans]
    Music

    Ryan Beatty, ‘Camo’ | Track Review

    After a lukewarm stint as a teen-pop artist years ago, Ryan Beatty returns older and ready to break through on “Camo,” the 2nd single from his debut LP.

    By the musical hype, 8 years ago
    The Amity Affliction, Misery [Photo Credit: Roadrunner]
    Music

    The Amity Affliction, ‘Ivy (Doomsday)’ | Track Review

    Australian metalcore band The Amity Affliction kick off the promo campaign for ‘Misery’ off right with the energetic single, “Ivy (Doomsday).”

    By the musical hype, 8 years ago
    Jaden Smith, Ghost [Photo Credit: Roc Nation]
    Music

    Jaden Smith, ‘GHOST’ | Track Review

    According to young rapper/actor Jaden Smith, he’s a “GHOST” on his brief, confident new single, produced by Christian Rich, FNZ, and OmArr.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 25, 2018 ago
    Rick Ross, Green Gucci Suit [Photo Credit: Epic]
    Music

    Rick Ross, ‘Green Gucci Suit’ | Track Review

    Channeling his ‘inner Lil Pump,’ Miami rapper Rick Ross delivers a brand-new flex track, “Green Gucci Suit,” assisted by Future. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 25, 2018 ago
    Florence + The Machine, High as Hope [📷: Virgin]
    Music

    Florence + The Machine, ‘Big God’ | Track Review

    Struggling with the aftermath of being ‘ghosted,’ Florence + The Machine frontwoman Florence Welch is in need of a “Big God” to fulfill the missing love.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 25, 2018 ago
    Years & Years, Palo Santo [📷: Polydor]
    Music

    Years & Years, Palo Santo | Track Review 🎵

    British electronic collective Years & Years build buzz for their sophomore album, Palo Santo with their third advance single, “Palo Santo.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 25, 2018 ago
    Demi Lovato, Sober [Photo Credit: Island]
    Music

    Demi Lovato, ‘Sober’ | Track Review

    Pop standout Demi Lovato returns with an honest, moving new single, “Sober,” where she both reveals and apologizes for the fact that she’s no longer sober.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 25, 2018 ago
    Spencer Sutherland, Tell Me [Photo Credit: Spencer Sutherland / NEC]
    Music

    Spencer Sutherland, ‘Tell Me’ | Track Review

    Spencer Sutherland, a rising urban-pop singer from Ohio, continues to exhibit ample potential on “Tell Me,” his second single of 2018.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 22, 2018 ago
    Ariana Grande, Sweetener [📷: Republic]
    Music

    Ariana Grande, ‘The Light is Coming’ | Track Review

    Upon announcing her fourth studio album ‘Sweetener,’ Ariana Grande, assisted by Nicki Minaj, dropped a left-field, second single, “The Light is Coming.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 22, 2018 ago
    Yungblud, 21st Century Liability [📷: Geffen]
    Music

    YUNGBLUD, ‘California’ | Track Review

    Rising 19-year old British alternative artist YUNGBLUD continues to impress on “California,” the third single from his forthcoming full-length debut LP.  

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 21, 2018 ago
    Young the Giant, Simplify [Photo Credit: Elektra]
    Music

    Young the Giant, ‘Simplify’ | Track Review

    Alternative rock band Young the Giant, led by Sameer Gadhia, decide to keep it ‘simple’ and “Simplify” on their first new single since 2016.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 21, 2018 ago

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