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    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
    The War on Drugs, A Deeper Understanding © Atlantic
    Music

    The War on Drugs, ‘Up All Night’ | Track Review

    The War on Drugs release on final single, “Up All Night,” in advance of their highly-anticipated fourth studio album, ‘A Deeper Understanding.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 22, 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
    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
    Regina Spektor, Remember Us to Life [📷: Sire]
    Music

    Regina Spektor, Black and White | Track Review 🎵

    Singer/songwriter Regina Spektor delivers the third-straight exceptional single from her forthcoming album, ‘Remember Us to Life.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 22, 2016 ago
    Declan McKenna, What Do You Think About the Car? [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    Declan McKenna, Isombard | Track Review 🎵

    British teen singer/songwriter Declan McKenna continues to impress with his meaningful songwriting and maturity on single “Isombard.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 8, 2016 ago
    Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Skeleton Tree © Bad Seeds Ltd
    Music

    Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Jesus Alone | Track Review

    “Jesus Alone,” the promo single for Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ Skeleton Tree, ranks among the most enigmatic, darkest records of 2016.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 5, 2016 ago
    Regina Spektor, Remember Us to Life [📷: Sire]
    Music

    Regina Spektor, Small Bill$ | Track Review 🎵

    After singing about her “Bleeding Heart,” singer/songwriter Regina Spektor returns with an electrifying second single, “Small Bill$.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 25, 2016 ago

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