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    2023 music reviews

    Felix Jaehn & Jonas Blue, Past Life [📷: Virgin]
    LGBTQ

    Felix Jaehn & Jonas Blue, Past Life | Track Review 🎵

    German DJ/producer Felix Jaehn, and English DJ/producer Jonas Blue, put in serious work on their summery dance gem, “Past Life.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsSeptember 26, 2023 ago
    blink-182, ONE MORE TIME [📷: Viking Wizard Eyes, LLC / Columbia]
    Music

    blink-182, ONE MORE TIME | Track Review 🎵

    Blink-182, ‘reunited and feels so good,’ unveil “ONE MORE TIME,” a personal, meaningful, and reflective single from their 2023 LP of the same name.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsSeptember 25, 2023 ago
    Brent Faiyaz, WY@ [📷: ISO Supremacy / UnitedMasters LLC]
    Music

    Brent Faiyaz, WY@ | Track Review 🎵

    R&B singer/songwriter Brent Faiyaz follows up his duet, “Moment of Your Life” with “WY@,” an single that shines more after a couple listens.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsSeptember 25, 2023 ago
    Doechii, Pacer [📷: Top Dawg Entertainment / Capitol]
    LGBTQ

    Doechii, Pacer | Track Review 🎵

    Rising Tampa rapper Doechii, fueled by epic production work from Saint 808, delivers a surefire banger with “Pacer.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsSeptember 25, 2023 ago
    Landon Barker, Friends With Your EX [📷: DTA / Elektra]
    Music

    Landon Barker, Friends With Your EX | Track Review 🎵

    Landon Barker, the son of Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler, releases his debut, pop-punk single, the brief “Friends With Your EX.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsSeptember 25, 2023 ago
    Troye Sivan, Got Me Started [📷: Universal Music Australia Pty Ltd.]
    LGBTQ

    Troye Sivan, Got Me Started | Track Review 🎵

    Troye Sivan brings the sensual flames on “Got Me Started,” the second single from his highly anticipated, third LP, Something To Give Each Other.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsSeptember 25, 2023 ago
    Kirk Franklin, Needs [📷: Fo Yo Soul Recordings / RCA]
    Music

    Kirk Franklin, Needs | Track Review 🎵

    As always, Grammy-winning gospel musician Kirk Franklin inspires and uplifts on “Needs,” an advance single from his 2003 LP, Father’s Day.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsSeptember 24, 2023 ago
    Tyler Childers, Rustin’ In The Rain [📷: Hickman Holler / RCA]
    Album 💿

    Tyler Childers, Rustin’ In The Rain | Album Review 💿

    On his brief 2023 album, Rustlin’ In The Rain, Grammy-nominated country musician Tyler Childers delivers a tour de force, never missing the mark.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsSeptember 22, 2023 ago
    Luke Mock
    Guest Posts

    Luke Mock, What You Deserve | Track Review 🎵

    On “What You Deserve,” Luke Mock stands out from the crowd of pop singles by combining a modern sound with a hint of individuality.

    By George James, 2 yearsSeptember 22, 2023 ago
    Olivia Rodrigo, GUTS [📷: Olivia Rodrigo / Geffen]
    Album 💿

    Olivia Rodrigo, GUTS | Album Review 💿

    With big shoes to fill following the success of her debut album, Sour, Grammy-winner Olivia Rodrigo delivers a marvelous sophomore LP filled with GUTS.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsSeptember 21, 2023 ago
    Drake, Slime You Out [📷: OVO / Republic]
    Music

    Drake, Slime You Out | Track Review 🎵

    Drake, assisted by fellow Grammy-winner, SZA, drops a mellow, yet emotional, and nostalgic track with “Slime You Out,” the lead single from For All the Dogs.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsSeptember 18, 2023 ago
    Nicholas Dante, Hellrider [📷: Clouded Diamonds]
    LGBTQ

    Nicholas Dante, Hellrider | Track Review 🎵

    Fierce pop artist Nicholas Dante unveils the naughty “Hellrider,” a single from his hellish debut album, Inferno.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsSeptember 18, 2023 ago

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