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    Ezra Furman, Transangelic Exodus [📷: Bella Union]
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    Ezra Furman, Transangelic Exodus | Album Review

    Gender-fluid rock musician Ezra Furman delivers one of the best albums that only a few people have heard with his self-described, ‘Queer Outlaw Saga,’ ‘Transangelic Exodus.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 1, 2018 ago
    Jake Shears, Jake Shears [📷: Freida Jean]
    Music

    Jake Shears, ‘Creep City’ | Track Review

    Scissor Sisters’ frontman Jake Shears steps out on his own on debut single, “Creep City,” from his forthcoming, self-titled, solo debut.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 31, 2018 ago
    Mike Shinoda, Post Traumatic © Warner Bros
    Music

    Mike Shinoda, ‘Running from my Shadow’ | Track Review

    Mike Shinoda continues to build anticipation for his full-length solo album, ‘Post Traumatic’ with well-rounded single “Running from my Shadow” featuring grandson. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 29, 2018 ago
    Omar Apollo, Stereo © Omar Apollo
    Music

    Omar Apollo, ‘Ignorin’ | Track Review

    Rising ‘alternative’ artist Omar Apollo showcases his own distinct, unique style on the brief, but intriguing single, “Ignorin’” from his debut EP, ‘Stereo.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 28, 2018 ago
    Panic! At the Disco, Pray for the Wicked [📷:: Fueled by Ramen]
    Music

    Panic! At the Disco, High Hopes | Track Review 🎵

    2 months after announcing PRAY FOR THE WICKED + releasing 2 singles, Panic! At the Disco returns with a 3rd single, “High Hopes.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 28, 2018 ago
    James Bay, Electric Light [📷: Republic]
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    James Bay, Electric Light | Album Review

    Following divisive promo single “Wild Love,” Grammy-nominated British artist James Bay ends up exceeding expectations on his intriguing sophomore LP, ‘Electric Light.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 23, 2018 ago
    The Blancos, Know My Name © Republic
    Music

    The Blancos, ‘Know My Name’ | Track Review

    Alternative duo The Blancos – Cory Hueston and Jayson Robbins – shine on their energetic, heavy-hitting, major-label debut single, “Know my Name.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 22, 2018 ago
    Arctic Monkeys, Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino [📷: Domino]
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    Arctic Monkeys, Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino | Album Review 💿

    British alternative rock darlings Arctic Monkeys return in conceptual, experimental, and quirky mode on their sixth studio album, ‘Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 16, 2018 ago
    James Bay, Electric Light [📷: Republic]
    Music

    James Bay, ‘Slide’ | Track Review

    Grammy-nominated English singer-songwriter James Bay releases “Slide,” the fourth and presumably the final advance single from his sophomore album, Electric Light.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 15, 2018 ago
    Bastille, Quarter Past Midnight [Photo Credit: Virgin]
    Music

    Bastille, ‘Quarter Past Midnight’ | Track Review

    British alternative band Bastille, led by the ever-compelling Dan Smith, returns with “Quarter Past Midnight,” their first new single of 2018.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 14, 2018 ago
    YUNGBLUD, 21st Century Liability [Photo Credit: Geffen]
    Music

    YUNGBLUD, ‘21st Century Liability’ | Track Review

    Up-and-coming 20-year old British alternative artist YUNGBLUD impresses on his rebellious, wild single, “21st Century Liability.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 10, 2018 ago
    Florence + The Machine, High as Hope [📷: Virgin]
    Music

    Florence + The Machine, ‘Hunger’ | Track Review

    Alternative darlings Florence + The Machine makes fans even ‘hungrier’ for their highly-anticipated fourth album, ‘High as Hope’ with intriguing advance single, “Hungry.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 8, 2018 ago

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