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    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, 2 yearsApril 26, 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, 2 yearsApril 24, 2023 ago
    Dominic Fike, “Dancing in the Courthouse” [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Sandy’s Boys, LLC / Columbia; OpenClipart-Vectors]
    Music

    Dominic Fike, Dancing in the Courthouse | Track Review 🎵

    Alternative, genre-bending singer/songwriter Dominic Fike returns in a big way with “Dancing in the Courthouse,” a promo single from his sophomore album.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsApril 17, 2023 ago
    Lana Del Rey, The Grants [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Interscope; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Lana Del Rey, The Grants | Track Review 🎵

    Lana Del Rey continues to bring the heat with “The Grants,” the opener and third advanced single from her ninth studio album.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsMarch 23, 2023 ago
    Lana Del Rey, "A&W" [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Interscope; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Lana Del Rey, A&W | Track Review 🎵

    Lana Del Rey surprises, showcasing innovative spirit on “A&W,” the lengthy second single from her ninth LP, Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 21, 2023 ago
    Depeche Mode, "Ghosts Again" [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Columbia; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Depeche Mode, Ghosts Again | Track Review 🎵

    Following the loss of Fletch, Depeche Mode makes a stellar return in 2023 with “Ghost Again,” the promo single from their first LP in six years (Memento Mori).

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 13, 2023 ago
    The National, “Tropic Morning News” [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; The National / 4AD; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    The National, Tropic Morning News | Track Review 🎵

    Matt Berninger and The National turn doom-scrolling and connection issues into the superb record, “Tropic Morning News.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 24, 2023 ago
    Fall Out Boy, “Love From The Other Side” [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Fall Out Boy Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Fall Out Boy, Love From The Other Side | Track Review 🎵

    After a five-year hiatus, Fall Out Boy makes a strong return with “Love From The Other Side,” the promo single from their eighth LP, So Much (For) Stardust.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 23, 2023 ago
    Lana Del Rey, "Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd" [📷: Interscope]
    Music

    Lana Del Rey, “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd” | Track Review 🎵

    Lana Del Rey shines on ballad, “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd,” the title track from her forthcoming ninth studio album.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 13, 2022 ago
    Paramore, “The News” [📷: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Music

    Paramore, “The News” | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning alternative band Paramore returns with “The News,” the second single from their sixth studio album, This Is Why.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 12, 2022 ago
    Lewis Capaldi, “Pointless” [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Universal Music GmbH]
    Music

    Lewis Capaldi, “Pointless” | Track Review 🎵

    Scottish standout Lewis Capaldi shows the utmost dedication to his significant other on his second single from his forthcoming sophomore album, “Pointless.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 5, 2022 ago
    AJR, “The DJ Is Crying For Help” [📷: AJR Productions LLC]
    Music

    AJR, “The DJ Is Crying For Help” | Track Review 🎵

    Alternative brother trio AJR remains true to self on “The DJ Is Crying For Help” while also bringing a newfound maturity of sorts.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsNovember 28, 2022 ago

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