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    2018

    Tinashe, Throw a Fit [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    Tinashe, ‘Throw a Fit’ | Track Review

    Tinashe brings out alter-ego ‘Nashe’ on “Throw a Fit,” her second post-Joyride single.  While her aggressive effort is appreciated, the song lacks in depth.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 30, 2018 ago
    Anthony Starble, Paperweight [Photo Credit: Anthony Starble]
    Columns

    Anthony Starble, Paperweight | Track Review

    Evergreen, Colorado-bred, Los Angeles, California-based singer/songwriter Anthony Starble sounds angelic on his emotional, radiant ballad, “Paperweight.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 27, 2018 ago
    Race to Neptune, Abandon Fashion (EP) [Photo Credit: Race to Neptune]
    Album 💿

    Race to Neptune, Abandon Fashion (EP) | Album Review

    Fort Collins, CO indie rock band Race to Neptune impresses on their adventurous, distorted, and at times, retro-sounding EP, ‘Abandon Fashion.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 27, 2018 ago
    Zedd & Elley Duhé, Happy Now [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    Zedd & Elley Duhé, ‘Happy Now’ | Track Review

    German DJ/producer Zedd and American singer Elley Duhé make a great team on their groovy new dance-pop joint, “Happy Now.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 26, 2018 ago
    Lost Kings, Stuck [Photo Credits: Disruptor / Columbia]
    Music

    Lost Kings, ‘Stuck’ | Track Review

    American DJ/producer duo Lost Kings and Swedish singer/songwriter Tove Styrke make an awesome team on their love-centric single, “Stuck.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 26, 2018 ago
    Holander, Smoke [Photo Credit: Holander]
    Music

    Holander, ‘Smoke’ | Track Review

    Rising Los Angeles electro-pop artist and social change advocate Holander shows tremendous potential on her short, but hella sweet single, “Smoke.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 26, 2018 ago
    Chance the Rapper, Wala Cam [Photo Credit: Chance the Rapper]
    Music

    Chance the Rapper, ‘Wala Cam’ | Track Review

    After impressing on his three previous singles (including “I Might Need Security”), Chance the Rapper doesn’t disappoint on the fourth, “Wala Cam.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 26, 2018 ago
    Mario, Drowning [Photo Credit: EMPIRE]
    Music

    Mario, ‘Drowning’ | Track Review

    After nearly a decade missing in action, a new LP seems to be on the horizon for Mario. While we wait, he has an enjoyable new single, “Drowning.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 25, 2018 ago
    Muse, Something Human [Photo Credit: Warner Bros.]
    Music

    Muse, ‘Something Human’ | Track Review

    Veteran, Grammy-winning, alternative rock band Muse returns with their second single of 2018, “Something Human.” It’s respectable, if a bit underwhelming.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 25, 2018 ago
    Chance the Rapper, Work Out [Photo Credit: Chance the Rapper]
    Music

    Chance the Rapper, ‘Work Out’ | Track Review

    Grammy-winning Chi-town rapper Chance the Rapper continues his stellar return with “Work Out,” getting personal, but maintaining good, positive vibes.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 25, 2018 ago
    BROCKHAMPTON, 1998 TRUMAN [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    BROCKHAMPTON, ‘1998 TRUMAN’ | Track Review

    Los Angeles-based boyband BROCKHAMPTON returns with “1998 TRUMAN,” their second single of 2018 following “1999 WILDFIRE.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 24, 2018 ago
    The 1975, Love It If We Made It [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    The 1975, ‘Love It if We Made It’ | Track Review

    Although flawed, The 1975 has its share of moments on single “Love It If We Made It,” characterized by its loudness and multiple instances of shock value.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 24, 2018 ago

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