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    2018 track reviews

    John Mayer, New Light [Photo Credit: Snack Money]
    Music

    John Mayer, ‘New Light’ | Track Review

    Grammy-winning pop artist John Mayer returns with a new single, “New Light,” produced by No I.D. and released via his own label, Snack Money.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 15, 2018 ago
    Jacob Sartorius, Up with It [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    Jacob Sartorius, ‘Up with It’ | Track Review

    He’s definitely NOT there yet, but to his credit, rising teen-pop artist Jacob Sartorius shows improvement on “Up with It,” his first single of 2018. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 14, 2018 ago
    Bastille, Quarter Past Midnight [Photo Credit: Virgin]
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    Bastille, ‘Quarter Past Midnight’ | Track Review

    British alternative band Bastille, led by the ever-compelling Dan Smith, returns with “Quarter Past Midnight,” their first new single of 2018.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 14, 2018 ago
    Christina Aguilera, Liberation [đŸ“·: RCA]
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    Christina Aguilera, ‘Twice’ | Track Review

    Pop icon Christina Aguilera returns emotionally and powerfully with “Twice,” the second single from her highly-anticipated comeback album, ‘Liberation.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 14, 2018 ago
    Years & Years, Palo Santo [đŸ“·: Polydor]
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    Years & Years, ‘If You’re Over Me’ | Track Review  

    British electro-pop collective Years & Years continue to shine on “If You’re Over Me,” the second single from their highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Palo Santo.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 14, 2018 ago
    Meghan Trainor, Let you Be Right [Photo Credit: Epic]
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    Meghan Trainor, ‘Let You Be Right’ | Track Review

    Grammy-winning pop artist Meghan Trainor returns with “Let You Be Right,” her second single released in 2018.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 14, 2018 ago
    Guns N' Roses, Appetite for Destruction [Photo Credit: Geffen]
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    Guns N’ Roses, ‘Shadow of Your Love’ | Track Review

    In preparation for the expanded edition of their classic rock album ‘Appetite for Destruction,’ Guns N’ Roses releases a previously unreleased studio recording, “Shadow of Your Love.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 10, 2018 ago
    Gallant, Doesn't Matter [Photo Credit: Mind of a Genius / Warner Bros.]
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    Gallant, ‘Doesn’t Matter’ | Track Review

    Following “Gentleman,” Grammy-nominated urban contemporary artist Gallant returns with his second single of 2018, “Doesn’t Matter.” 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 10, 2018 ago
    YUNGBLUD, 21st Century Liability [Photo Credit: Geffen]
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    YUNGBLUD, ‘21st Century Liability’ | Track Review

    Up-and-coming 20-year old British alternative artist YUNGBLUD impresses on his rebellious, wild single, “21st Century Liability.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 10, 2018 ago
    Marshmello x Juicy J, You Can Cry [Photo Credit: Columbia]
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    Marshmello x Juicy J, ‘You Can Cry’ | Track Review

    Rising DJ/producer Marshmello pairs up with veteran Memphis, TN rapper Juicy for a brand-new single, “Cry,” featuring the falsetto of British X Factor winner, James Arthur. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 10, 2018 ago
    Cheat Codes, Balenciaga [Photo Credit: 300 Entertainment]
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    Cheat Codes, ‘Balenciaga’ | Track Review

    Rising Los Angeles, California DJ trio Cheat Codes continue to impress on their ‘boujee, luxurious’ new single, “Balenciaga.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 10, 2018 ago
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    A$AP Ferg & Elle Fanning, ‘Moon River’ | Track Review

    East Coast rapper A$AP Ferg and Actress and Model Elle Fanning join forces for a remix of the classic “Moon River” for Tiffany and Co. The results are a ‘hot mess.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 9, 2018 ago

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