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    2018 track reviews

    Years & Years, Sanctify © Universal Music
    Music

    Years & Years, ‘Sanctify’ | Track Review

    British electro-pop band Years & Years, led by Olly Alexander, brilliantly fuse sexuality and spirituality on thrilling single, “Sanctify.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 15, 2018 ago
    The Neighbourhood © Columbia
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    The Neighbourhood, The Neighbourhood | Album Review

    Although it’s imperfect, The Neighbourhood deliver their best and most compelling album to date with their self-titled, third full-length.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 15, 2018 ago
    John Newman, Fire in Me © Island
    Music

    John Newman, ‘Fire in Me’ | Track Review

    British pop-soul standout John Newman makes a truly ‘fierce’ return with his new, soulful-pop single, “Fire in Me.”

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

    George Ezra, ‘Hold My Girl’ | Track Review

    Always consistent, singer-songwriter George Ezra returns with “Hold My Girl,” the fourth single released in advance of sophomore album, ‘Staying at Tamara’s.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 12, 2018 ago
    Zoey G, We're Not Close Anymore © Zoey G
    Music

    Zoey G, ‘We’re Not Close Anymore’ | Track Review

    Up-and-coming teen pop musician Zoey G keeps the momentum rolling on single “We’re Not Close Anymore,” her strong follow-up to “Runaway.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 12, 2018 ago
    Vince Staples, "Get the Fuck Off My Dick" ​[📷 : Def Jam
    Music

    Vince Staples, ‘Get the F**k Off My Dick’ | Track Review

    Employing the art of shock value, Cali rapper Vince Staples returns in explicit, ‘sexual’ fashion with “Get the Fuck Off My Dick.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 12, 2018 ago
    Godsmack, When Legends Rise © BMG Rights Management
    Music

    Godsmack, ‘Bulletproof’ | Track Review

    Godsmack returns with their seventh studio album, ‘When Legends Rise,’ arriving April 27, 2018.  In the meantime, they issue the set’s promo single, “Bulletproof.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 12, 2018 ago
    KYLE, To the Moon © Atlantic
    Music

    KYLE, ‘To the Moon’ | Track Review

    2017 XXL Freshman rapper KYLE continues to exhibit massive potential on his latest single, “To the Moon.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 12, 2018 ago
    Music

    Payson Lewis, ‘When Love Was Young’ | Track Review

    Up-and-coming pop musician Payson Lewis shows tremendous potential on his debut single, “When Love Was Young.” His best attribute is his compelling, powerful voice.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 9, 2018 ago
    Joyner Lucas & Chris Brown, Stranger Things © Atlantic
    Music

    Joyner Lucas & Chris Brown, ‘Stranger Things’ | Track Review

    Rising Massachusetts rapper Joyner Lucas and ubiqutious urban contemporary musician Chris Brown join forces for single, “Stanger Things.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 8, 2018 ago
    Jake Owen, Jake Owen © Big Loud
    Music

    Jake Owen, ‘I Was Jack (You Were Diane)’ | Track Review

    Jake Owen looks to a John Mellencamp classic for ‘inspiration’ on his new single, “I Was Jack (You Were Diane).” Expectedly, the Mellencamp classic easily eclipses it.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 8, 2018 ago
    Rudy Mancuso & Maia Mitchell, Magic © Shots Studio Music
    Music

    Rudy Mancuso & Maia Mitchell, ‘Magic’ | Track Review

    Real life dating couple Rudy Mancuso and Maia Mitchell exhibit stellar musical chemistry on pop duet, “Magic.” It is indeed, ‘magical.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 8, 2018 ago

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