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    Beck, Colors © Capitol
    Music

    Beck, ‘Dear Life’ | Track Review

    Beck continues to captivate with throwback joint “Dear Life,” the third single from his highly-anticipated album, ‘Colors.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 29, 2017 ago
    Beck, Colors © Capitol
    Music

    Beck, ‘Wow’ | Track Review

    Beck makes a dramatic departure from his sound on ‘Morning Phase’ with “Wow,” the second single from ‘Colors.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 29, 2017 ago
    The Killers, Wonderful Wonderful © Island
    Music

    The Killers, Wonderful, Wonderful | Track Review 🎵

    The Killers shine on “Wonderful Wonderful,” the third single and title track from their highly-anticipated fifth studio album.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 28, 2017 ago
    MUTEMATH, Play Dead © Wojtek
    Music

    MUTEMATH, ‘War’ | Track Review

    Alternative rock band MUTEMATH compels on “War,” the third single from their fifth studio album, ‘Play Dead.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 22, 2017 ago
    Weezer, Pacific Daydream [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Weezer, ‘Mexican Fender’ | Track Review

    Middle-aged hipsters Weezer returns with “Mexican Fender,” a guitar-heavy track that serves as a promo single for ‘Pacific Daydream.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 22, 2017 ago
    Grizzly Bear, Painted Ruins [📷: RCA]
    LGBTQ

    Grizzly Bear, Neighbors | Track Review 🎵

    Alternative darlings Grizzly Bear returns strong following a five-year hiatus between albums. “Neighbors” is the fourth single from ‘Painted Ruins.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 17, 2017 ago
    Grizzly Bear, Painted Ruins [📷: RCA]
    LGBTQ

    Grizzly Bear, Three Rings | Track Review

    Grizzly Bear delivers another winning single with “Three Rings,” ahead of their long-awaited comeback album, ‘Painted Ruins.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 17, 2017 ago
    Grizzly Bear, Painted Ruins [📷: RCA]
    LGBTQ

    Grizzly Bear, Four Cypresses | Track Review 🎵

    Cypress trees never sounded better in the hands of alt-darlings Grizzly Bear on “Four Cypresses,” a single from their new album, ‘Painted Ruins.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 16, 2017 ago
    Grizzly Bear, Painted Ruins [📷: RCA]
    LGBTQ

    Grizzly Bear, Mourning Sound | Track Review 🎵

    There is no ‘mourning’ on “Mourning Song.” Alternative darlings Grizzly Bear returns strong following a five-year hiatus between albums.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 15, 2017 ago
    Coldplay, Hypnotised © Parlophone
    Music

    Coldplay, Hypnotised | Track Review 🎵

    Coldplay makes its official return with “Hypnotised,” a song from the British band’s upcoming EP. “Hypnotised” plays true to its name.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMarch 7, 2017 ago
    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

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