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James Bay, Electric Light | Album Review

Following divisive promo single “Wild Love,” Grammy-nominated British artist James Bay ends up exceeding expectations on his intriguing sophomore LP, ‘Electric Light.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 23, 2018 ago

Arctic Monkeys, Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino [📷: Domino]

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Arctic Monkeys, Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino | Album Review 💿

British alternative rock darlings Arctic Monkeys return in conceptual, experimental, and quirky mode on their sixth studio album, ‘Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 16, 2018 ago

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Lord Huron, Vide Noir | Album Review

Indie-rock collective Lord Huron, led by Ben Schneider, makes a compelling return on their conceptual, third studio album, ‘Vide Noir.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 27, 2018 ago

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Bishop Briggs, Church of Scars | Album Review

Rising British-American alternative singer Bishop Briggs delivers a ‘short but sweet’ debut album with ‘Church of Scars.’ She exhibits loads of potential.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 26, 2018 ago

Jack White, Boarding House Reach © Columbia

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Jack White, Boarding House Reach | Album Review 💿

Grammy-winning, alternative darling Jack White is wilder and more adventurous than ever on his highly-anticipated third solo album, ‘Boarding House Reach.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 27, 2018 ago

Marlon Williams, Make Way for Love [📷: Dead Oceans]

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Marlon Williams, Make Way for Love | Album Review

New Zealand singer-songwriter Marlon Williams delivers an intriguing, well-rounded sophomore album with ‘Make Way for Love.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 19, 2018 ago

Franz Ferdinand, Always Ascending © Domino

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Franz Ferdinand, Always Ascending | Album Review

Following a five-year hiatus, alternative rock darlings Franz Ferdinand returns with their fifth studio album, ‘Always Ascending.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 16, 2018 ago

AWOLNATION, Here Come the Runts © Red Bull

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AWOLNATION, Here Come the Runts | Album Preview

AWOLNATION (Aaron Bruno) returns February 2, 2018 with ‘Here Come the Runs,’ the band’s third studio album and first since 2015.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 30, 2018 ago

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Fall Out Boy, M A N I A | Album Review 💿

Following a ‘botched’ promo campaign, pop-punk darlings Fall Out Boy saves face on its seventh studio album, M A N I A.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 22, 2018 ago

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BØRNS, Blue Madonna | Album Review

26-year old alternative artist Garrett Borns (BØRNS) delivers a fantastic sophomore album with Blue Madonna. The vocals, production, and songwriting are elite.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 16, 2018 ago