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    Lana Del Rey, Lust for Life [📷: Interscope]
    Music

    Lana Del Rey, Love | Track Review 🎵

    Alternative pop standout Lana Del Rey returns with a new, atmospheric, romantic single “Love.” Interestingly, it manages to incorporate some groove.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 20, 2017 ago
    Charli XCX, After the Afterparty © Asylum/Atlantic UK
    Music

    Charli XCX, After the Afterparty | Track Review 🎵

    Charli XCX continues to build a compelling résumé with her newest single, “After the Afterparty.” She is assisted by up-and-coming rapper, Lil Yachty.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 3, 2016 ago
    Tove Lo, Lady Wood © Universal
    Album 💿

    Tove Lo, Lady Wood | Album Review

    Swedish alternative pop artist Tove Lo Compels on her sophomore album, ‘Lady Wood.’ “Cool Girl” and “Keep it Simple” serve as highlights from the LP.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 1, 2016 ago
    Banks, The Altar © Harvest
    Music

    Banks, Gemini Feed | Track Review 🎵

    After shocking the world with “F*ck With Myself,” Banks returns markedly less explicit, though still fiery on “Gemini Feed.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 9, 2016 ago
    Tove Lo • Cool Girl – single © Universal
    LGBTQ

    Tove Lo, Cool Girl | Track Review 🎵

    Continually Rising Alternative Pop star Tove Lo Impresses on latest single, “Cool Girl.” “Cool Girl” has the potential to be a big hit.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 9, 2016 ago
    Jasmin Stone screen shot from "Time" (official Music Video)
    Music

    Jasmin Stone, Time | Track Review 🎵

    What makes Jasmin Stone so special? She offers something different and different is what the music world is starving for these days, particularly stateside. “Time” exceptionally introduces Stone to a new audience.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 23, 2016 ago
    Nate Ruess, Grand Romantic © Fueled By Ramen
    Album 💿

    Nate Ruess, Grand Romantic | Album Review 💿

    ‘Grand Romantic’ is a captivating affair, though not absent of flaws or without Fun. frontman Nate Ruess indulging too much.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 23, 2015 ago
    Troye Sivan, TRXYE © Universal Music Australia
    Album 💿

    Review: Troye Sivan, ‘TRXYE’

    There is little to nitpick about on ‘TRXYE’. Teen artist Troye Sivan has delivered an EP that truly separates his artistic lane from others.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsAugust 18, 2014 ago
    Lily Allen, Sheezus © Warner Bros.
    Album 💿

    Lily Allen Attempts To Make An Artistic Statement On ‘Sheezus’

    On her third album, ‘Sheezus’, British alternative-pop singer/songwriter Lily Allen seeks to make an artistic statement, even when it is flawed.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsMay 13, 2014 ago
    Lykke Li, I Never Learn [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Album 💿

    Lykke Li, I Never Learn | Album Review

    Swedish alternative-pop singer/songwriter Lykke Li  brilliantly captures heartbreak on her third studio album, I Never Learn.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsMay 8, 2014 ago
    St. Vincent [📷: Loma Vista/Republic]
    Album 💿

    Annie Clark (St. Vincent) Delivers Big on ‘St. Vincent’

    Singer/songwriter Annie Clark (aka St. Vincent) delivers big-time on her fifth studio album (fourth solo), self-titled LP ‘St. Vincent’.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsMarch 5, 2014 ago

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