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    2018 track reviews

    Leon Bridges, Good Thing [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    Leon Bridges, ‘Bad Bad News’ | Track Review

    Following a fine debut album in 2015 (‘Coming Home’), Leon Bridges returns in 2018 with two new singles, including the energetic, jazzy, “Bad Bad News.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 20, 2018 ago
    Cheat Codes x Danny Quest, NSFW © 300 Entertainment
    Music

    Cheat Codes & Danny Quest, ‘NSFW’ | Track Review

    Up-and-coming Los Angeles DJ trio Cheat Codes, paring with Danny Quest, drop a brief, semi-risqué gem with “NSFW.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 20, 2018 ago
    Famous Dex, Japan © 300 Entertainment
    Music

    Famous Dex, ‘Japan’ | Track Review

    With the rap game saturated with much of the same, Famous Dex releases an enjoyable, though relatively indistinct single with “Japan.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 20, 2018 ago
    Lil Xan, TOTAL XANARCHY © Columbia
    Music

    Lil Xan, ‘Slingshot’ | Track Review

    Rising rapper Lil Xan keeps things extremely short on “Slingshot,” a one-minute-and-a-half single issued in advance of his debut album, ‘TOTAL XANARCHY.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 20, 2018 ago
    George Ezra, Staying at Tamara's [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    George Ezra, ‘Saviour’ | Track Review

    British singer-songwriter George Ezra returns with “Saviour,” the final advance single from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Staying at Tamara’s.’ He’s assisted by First Aid Kit.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 20, 2018 ago
    Leon Bridges, Good Thing [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    Leon Bridges, ‘Bet Ain’t Worth the Hand’ | Track Review

    Following a fine debut album in 2015 (‘Coming Home’), Leon Bridges returns in 2018 with two new singles, including gorgeous retro-soul ballad, “Bet Ain’t Worth the Hand.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago
    PRETTYMUCH, Healthy © Syco
    Music

    PRETTYMUCH, ‘Healthy’ | Track Review

    PRETTYMUCH continues to build its case a pop’s next big-time boy band with its ‘nutritious’ new single, “Healthy.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago
    The Chainsmokers, Everybody Hates Me © Columbia
    Music

    The Chainsmokers, ‘Everybody Hates Me’ | Track Review

    Drew Taggart of The Chainsmokers keeps on singing in utterly pessimistic fashion on the duo’s third single of 2018, “Everybody Hates Me.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago
    Kygo, Kids in Love © Sony / Ultra
    Music

    Kygo, ‘Remind Me to Forget’ | Track Review

    Norwegian DJ/producer Kygo taps Grammy-winning urban contemporary artist Miguel for heartbreak, dance-pop single, “Remind Me to Forget.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago
    Lil Xan, TOTAL XANARCHY © Columbia
    Music

    Lil Xan, ‘Betrayed (Remix)’ | Track Review

    With the announcement of his debut album, ‘TOTAL XANARCHY,’ rising rapper Lil Xan releases the remix of single “Betrayed,” featuring Rich the Kid and Yo Gotti.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago
    Lil Dicky, Freaky Friday [📷: Commission Music]
    Music

    Lil Dicky, ‘Freaky Friday’ | Track Review

    Lil Dicky returns as ridiculously as ever on single “Freaky Friday.” The former XXL Freshman is assisted by the ubiquitous Chris Brown.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago
    Brett Young © Big Machine
    Music

    Brett Young, ‘Mercy’ | Track Review

    Rising California country singer-songwriter shines on “Mercy,” a ‘late’ single issued from his 2017 self-titled debut album.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago

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