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    gnash, imagine if [Photo Credits: :): / Atlantic]
    Music

    Gnash, ‘Imagine If’ | Track Review

    Alternative artist Garret Nash, better known as gnash, returns with his second, ‘imaginative’ single of 2018, “Imagine If.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 12, 2018 ago
    Gorillaz, The Now Now [📷: Parlophone / Warner]
    Music

    Gorillaz, ‘Sorcererz’ | Track Review

    Three weeks in advance of the release of the highly-anticipated LP ‘The Now Now,’ Gorillaz drops a third single, “Sorcererz.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago
    Gorillaz, The Now Now [📷: Parlophone / Warner]
    Music

    Gorillaz, ‘Lake Zurich’ | Track Review

    “Humility” is the main attraction from ‘The Now Now,’ the sixth studio album from Gorillaz, but instrumental “Lake Zurich” shines bright as well.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 7, 2018 ago
    Songs That Denounce the Fake [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Barong Family, Bighit Entertainment, Cash Money, Interscope, Parkwood, Prospect Park, RCA, Virgin, We Are: The Guard]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs That Denounce the Fake | Playlist

    BTS, Drake, and Five Finger Death Punch are among many artists “denouncing the fake” on the colorfully-titled playlist “13 Songs That Denounce the Fake.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 7, 2018 ago
    Father John Misty, God's Favorite Customer [📷: Sub Pop]
    Album 💿

    Father John Misty, God’s Favorite Customer | Album Review 💿

    After wowing on ‘Pure Comedy’ in 2017, Father John Misty exceeds expectations on his more accessible 2018 LP, ‘God’s Favorite Customer.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 6, 2018 ago
    11 Uniquely-Titled, Interesting Songs of 2018 [Photo Credits: 88rising, Columbia, CupcakKe, Def Jam, Domino, EMPIRE, Filthy Fangs, Island, Loma Vista, Sub Pop]
    Evergreen

    11 Uniquely-Titled, Interesting Songs from 2018 | Playlist

    “11 Uniquely-Titled, Interesting Songs from 2018” features music courtesy of Artic Monkeys, CupcakKe, Ghost, Jack White, and Joji among others.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 5, 2018 ago
    Gorillaz, The Now Now [📷: Parlophone / Warner]
    Music

    Gorillaz, ‘Humility’ | Track Review

    Gorillaz finds its groove on “Humility,” the promo single for their highly-anticipated sixth studio album, ‘The Now Now.’ The legendary George Benson guests.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 5, 2018 ago
    The 1975, Give Yourself a Try [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    The 1975, ‘Give Yourself a Try’ | Track Review

    The 1975 returns with their first new single of 2018, “Give Yourself a Try.” Matthew Healy has some worthwhile things to say, but there’s a nuisance – a ‘production annoyance.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 4, 2018 ago
    Ezra Furman, Transangelic Exodus [📷: Bella Union]
    Album 💿

    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

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