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    2018

    Meghan Trainor, Can't Dance [Photo Credit: Epic]
    Music

    Meghan Trainor, ‘Can’t Dance’ | Track Review  

    Grammy-winning pop artist Meghan Trainor returns with “Can’t Dancer,” her second single released in 2018 following “No Excuses” and “Let You Be Right.” 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 15, 2018 ago
    Cole Swindell, The Ones Who Got Me Here [Photo Credit: Warner Music Nashville]
    Music

    Cole Swindell, ‘The Ones Who Got Me Here’ | Track Review

    Cole Swindell returns with a beautiful, reminiscent, and tasteful ballad, “The Ones Who Got Me Here.” Albeit sound, the ballad is also predictable, lacking innovative spirit. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 15, 2018 ago
    Rita Ora, Girls [Photo Credit: Atlantic UK]
    Music

    Rita Ora, ‘Girls’ | Track Review

    Perhaps her heart was in the right place, but Rita Ora falls short on her star-studded bisexually-driven anthem, “Girls,” which features Cardi B, Charli XCX, and Bebe Rexha.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 15, 2018 ago
    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
    KYLE, Light of Mine [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    KYLE, ‘Ikuyo’ | Track Review

    In final preparation for his debut album ‘Light of Mine,’ KYLE releases uniquely-titled, Japanese-oriented single “Ikuyo,” featuring 2 Chainz and Sophia Black.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 14, 2018 ago
    Bastille, Quarter Past Midnight [Photo Credit: Virgin]
    Music

    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 [📷: RCA]
    Music

    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 [📷: Polydor]
    Music

    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]
    Music

    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
    Charlie Puth, Voicenotes [📷: Atlantic / Artist Partner Group]
    Album 💿

    Charlie Puth, Voicenotes | Album Review

    Charlie Puth delivers an enjoyable sophomore album with ‘Voicenotes’ that features songs that are ‘true to self’ and play to his artistic and musical strengths.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 14, 2018 ago
    Alice in Chains, The One You Know [Photo Credit: BMG Rights Management]
    Music

    Alice in Chains, ‘The One You Know’ | Track Review

    Iconic grunge/hard-rock band Alice in Chains makes an impressive comeback after a five-year hiatus with a menacing, rocking new single, “The One You Know.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 11, 2018 ago

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