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    2022 music reviews

    Von Venn
    Guest Posts

    Von Venn, Constant Girl | Track Review 🎵

    George James: Von Venn, the alternative music project fronted by Gary Cox, return more vital and more compelling than ever with the release of ‘Constant Girl’.

    By George James, 3 yearsDecember 9, 2022 ago
    Darcy Louch
    Album 💿

    Darcy Louch, {re}defining | Album Review 💿

    George James: Hertfordshire-based Darcy Louch, whose new EP, ‘{re}defining’ is now available to stream, has the soulful-pop energy coursing through her veins!

    By George James, 3 yearsDecember 8, 2022 ago
    PinkPantheress, “Boy’s a liar” [📷: Warner Music UK Limited]
    Music

    PinkPantheress, “Boy’s a liar” | Track Review 🎵

    Ascending pop artist PinkPantheress continues to excel on another short but utterly sweet single, “Boy’s a liar.”  

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 6, 2022 ago
    PNAU & Troye Sivan, “You Know What I Need” [📷: etcetc Music Pty Ltd]
    Music

    PNAU & Troye Sivan, “You Know What I Need” | Track Review 🎵

    PNAU and Troye Sivan make a formidable team on their superb pop single, “You Know What I Need.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 5, 2022 ago
    Latto, “FTCU” [📷: Streamcut / RCA]
    Music

    Latto, “FTCU” | Track Review 🎵

    Latto, assisted by fellow female rappers GloRilla and Gangsta Boo, brings the heat on the short but unapologetic banger, “FTCU.”  

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 5, 2022 ago
    A$AP Rocky • 🎵 “Shittin’ Me” [📷: A$AP Rocky Recordings LLC / RCA]
    Music

    A$AP Rocky, “Sh*ttin’ Me” | Track Review 🎵

    Rapper A$AP Rocky returns with a brief but utterly potent and unapologetic rap banger with “Sh*ttin’ Me.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 5, 2022 ago
    Lewis Capaldi, “Pointless” [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Universal Music GmbH]
    Music

    Lewis Capaldi, “Pointless” | Track Review 🎵

    Scottish standout Lewis Capaldi shows the utmost dedication to his significant other on his second single from his forthcoming sophomore album, “Pointless.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 5, 2022 ago
    Thomas Cole x Nathanael Hall, Free Fallin'
    Guest Posts

    Thomas Cole, Free Fallin | Track Review 🎵

    Guest contributor, George James: The new track ‘Free Fallin’ exemplifies how Thomas Cole and Nathanael Hall rise to the occasion consistently.

    By George James, 3 yearsDecember 2, 2022 ago
    AJR, “The DJ Is Crying For Help” [📷: AJR Productions LLC]
    Music

    AJR, “The DJ Is Crying For Help” | Track Review 🎵

    Alternative brother trio AJR remains true to self on “The DJ Is Crying For Help” while also bringing a newfound maturity of sorts.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsNovember 28, 2022 ago
    Jung Kook, “Dreamers” [📷: Katara Studios / 2101 / United Masters LLC]
    Music

    Jung Kook, “Dreamers” | Track Review 🎵

    Jung Kook (of BTS) brings a heaping dose of optimism and welcomeness in the single “Dreamers,” from Music from the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Official Soundtrack.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsNovember 28, 2022 ago
    Sam Hunt, “Start Nowhere” [📷: UMG Recordings, Inc.]
    Music

    Sam Hunt, “Start Nowhere” | Track Review 🎵

    Country standout Sam Hunt delivers an enjoyable, reflective, and totally respectable second single of 2022 with “Start Nowhere.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsNovember 28, 2022 ago
    ALEX EXISTS, “Never Christmas Without You” [📷: Agata Waclawska, The Confidence Emperors]
    Music

    ALEX EXISTS, “Never Christmas Without You” | Track Review 🎵

    Bored with traditional Christmas carols? Look no further than “Never Christmas Without You,” a colorful original by Alex Exists that’s sure to tickle your fancy.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsNovember 26, 2022 ago

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