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    2018 track reviews

    The Spencer Lee Band, Kissing Tree © Republic
    Music

    The Spencer Lee Band, ‘Kissing Tree’ | Track Review

    Up-and-coming pop-rock band The Spencer Lee Band thrill on their debut, funk-soul-infused single, “Kissing Tree.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 19, 2018 ago
    kamillion-lil-bih-republic
    Music

    Kamillion, ‘Lil Bih’ | Track Review

    Up-and-coming rapper Kamillion ‘brings the heat’ on hard-nosed, unapologetic banger “Lil Bih.” She matches the energy of her contemporaries.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 18, 2018 ago
    Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Tearing at the Seams © Stax
    Music

    Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, ‘You Worry Me’ | Track Review

    Soulful rock collective Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats returns with “You Worry Me,” the promo single for their highly-anticipated new album, ‘Tearing at the Seams.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 18, 2018 ago
    Vance Joy, Nation of Two [📷: : Atlantic]
    Music

    Vance Joy, We’re Going Home | Track Review 🎵

    Aussie singer-songwriter Vance Joy drops an exuberant second single “We’re Going Home” in advance of his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Nation of Two.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 18, 2018 ago
    Marlon Williams, Make Way for Love [📷: Dead Oceans]
    Music

    Marlon Williams, ‘What’s Chasing You’ | Track Review

    27-year old New Zealand singer-songwriter Marlon Williams charms on “What’s Chasing You,” the second single from his sophomore album, ‘Make Way for Love.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 18, 2018 ago
    Marlon Williams, Make Way for Love [📷: Dead Oceans]
    Music

    Marlon Williams, ‘Nobody Gets What They Want Anymore’ | Track Review

    27-year old New Zealand singer-songwriter Marlon Williams thrills on “Nobody Gets What They Want Anymore,” the promo single from his sophomore album, ‘Make Way for Love.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 18, 2018 ago
    Jorja Smith, Let Me Down © FAMM
    Music

    Jorja Smith, ‘Let Me Down’ | Track Review

    20-year old English R&B artist Jorja Smith compels on ballad “Let Me Down,” building her case as an artist to watch in 2018. She’s assisted by Stormzy.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 17, 2018 ago
    Russ, Flip © Columbia
    Music

    Russ, ‘Flip’ | Track Review

    25-year old, ever-prolific, self-made rapper-singer-producer Russ returns with another new single, “Flip.” It’s respectable, but not game changing.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 17, 2018 ago
    Rich Chigga, See Me © 88rising / EMPIRE
    Music

    Rich Brian, ‘See Me’ | Track Review

    Things continue to look up for Rich Brian (formerly Rich Chigga), who drops “See Me,” a promo single from his highly-anticipated debut album.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 17, 2018 ago
    Fifty Shades Freed [📷: Republic]
    Music

    Hailee Steinfeld & BloodPop, ‘Capital Letters’ | Track Review

    Hailee Steinfeld & BloodPop® join forces for sleek, modern, groovy pop single “Capital Letters,” also the opening record from the ‘Fifty Shades Freed’ original motion picture soundtrack.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 17, 2018 ago
    YoungBoy Never Born Again, Until Death Call My Name [📷: Never Broke Again]
    Music

    YoungBoy Never Broke Again, ‘Outside Today’ | Track Review

    In advance of his full-length, debut album, 18-year old rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again drops the ‘stay-inside-touting’ single “Outside Today.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 17, 2018 ago
    Hunter Hayes, This Girl © Atlantic
    Music

    Hunter Hayes, ‘This Girl’ | Track Review

    26-year old Louisiana-bred country singer-songwriter Hunter Hayes feels “Lucky…to love this Girl” on enjoyable, thoughtful single, “This Girl.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 16, 2018 ago

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