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    2023 music reviews

    JORDY, BOY [📷: 300 Entertainment]
    Album 💿

    JORDY, BOY | Album Review 💿

    Los Angeles-based pop singer/songwriter JORDY gets personal on his short but sweet and relatable sophomore album, BOY.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 27, 2023 ago
    Ed Sheeran, "Boat" [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Asylum UK / Atlantic UK; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Ed Sheeran, Boat | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran focuses on overcoming adversity on “Boat,” the second single from his sixth LP, Subtract.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 27, 2023 ago
    Tawnted, “It’s Fine, I’m Fine” [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Tawnted; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    LGBTQ

    Tawnted, It’s Fine, I’m Fine | Track Review 🎵

    Tawnted (Jonathan Armswood) shines on the short but utterly sweet and relatable single about putting on a façade, “It’s Fine, I’m Fine.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 27, 2023 ago
    Cory Singer, Don't F With Me [📷: HEART SONGS MUSIC GROUP]
    Music

    Cory Singer, Don’t F With Me | Track Review 🎵

    Autism advocate and musician Cory Singer brings attitude, authenticity, and a fine musicianship on his powerful single, “Don’t F With Me.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 26, 2023 ago
    Latto, “Put It On Da Floor” [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Streamcut / RCA; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Latto, Put It On Da Floor | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated Latto brings the heat on her aggressive, unapologetic second single of 2023, “Put It On Da Floor.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 26, 2023 ago
    Foo Fighters, Rescued [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Roswell; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Foo Fighters, Rescued | Track Review 🎵

    Foo Fighters address the devasting loss of Taylor Hawkins on “Rescued,” the promo single and opening track from their 11th studio album, But Here We Are.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 24, 2023 ago
    AJR, The Dumb Song [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; AJR Productions LLC / Mercury / Republic; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    AJR, The Dumb Song | Track Review 🎵

    Indie-pop brother trio AJR (Adam, Jack, and Ryan) remain true to self on their first single of 2023, “The Dumb Song.” Question: Is it good or dumb?

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 24, 2023 ago
    The Weeknd, Double Fantasy (Ft. Future) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; The Weeknd XO, Inc. / Republic; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    The Weeknd, Double Fantasy | Track Review 🎵

    Canadian R&B standout The Weeknd links up with ATL rap superstar Future for “Double Fantasy,” a single from the HBO series, The Idol.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 24, 2023 ago
    SZA, “Kill Bill (Remix)” [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Top Dawg Entertainment / RCA; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    SZA, Kill Bill Remix | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning R&B artist SZA taps Grammy-winning rapper/singer Doja Cat for the remix of her highly successful single, “Kill Bill.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 20, 2023 ago
    Kelly Clarkson, Me / Mine - Single [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Kelly Clarkson / Atlantic; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Kelly Clarkson, me | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning pop superstar Kelly Clarkson shines on “me,” the liberated second single from her tenth album, chemistry.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 19, 2023 ago
    Kelly Clarkson, Me / Mine - Single [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Kelly Clarkson / Atlantic; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Kelly Clarkson, mine | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning pop superstar Kelly Clarkson makes a capable return with “mine,” the emotional promo single from her tenth album, chemistry.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 19, 2023 ago
    Post Malone, “Chemical” [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Mercury / Republic; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Post Malone, Chemical | Track Review 🎵

    On his single, “Chemical,” rapper/singer/songwriter Post Malone doubles down on the pop/rock sound and struggles to end an unhealthy relationship.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 19, 2023 ago

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