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Father John Misty, “Funny Girl” | Track Review

“Funny Girl” is an utterly sublime way for singer/songwriter Father John Misty to kick off his Chloë and the Next 20th Century era.

Alternative collective Coldplay and K-Pop superstars BTS successfully collaborate on the entertaining, ‘universal’ single, “My Universe.”

Josh Katz and Badflower continue to impress on the explicitly titled “F*kboi,” the third advance single from This is How the World Ends.

L.A. alt-rock band Badflower don’t miss a beat on “Don’t Hate Me,” the second single from sophomore LP, This is How the World Ends.

Machine Gun Kelly brings ample energy and keeps it punk with respectable success on “papercuts,” but lacks innovative spirit.

L.A. alt-rock band Badflower return superbly on “Family,” the personal promo single from their sophomore LP, This is How the World Ends.

Alternative pop artist Lorde shines once more on “Stoned at the Nail Salon,” the second single from her third studio album, Solar Power.

Canadian singer/songwriter Peter Jessy delivers an uber relatable, love-centric, must-hear, indie-pop single in “Daydream.”

Rising alternative Chicano musician Omar Apollo shines once more on his groovy, love-fueled single, “Go Away.”

Billie Eilish exhibits honesty and authenticity on “NDA,” the fifth advance single from her sophomore album, Happier Than Ever.

Big Red Machine – Justin Vernon & Aaron Dessner – have a surefire hit with “Renegade,” featuring and co-written by Taylor Swift.

Dan Reynolds and Imagine Dragons have their hearts in the right place on “Wrecked,” even if execution holds them back to a degree.