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AJR, My Play | Track Review 🎵

AJR fall short on “My Play,” taking the hipster-millennial aesthetic too far on the third single from their 2021 album, OK ORCHESTRA.

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the song “Liberty Bell,” by alternative duo, DARKSIDE (Nicolas Jaar and Dave Harrington).

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the single “let all the poisons that lurk in the mud seep out” by Kelsey Lu and Yves Tumor.

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the single “In Case U Wanna Come Back,” by ascending Norwegian pop artist, bby ivy.

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the single “Roommates,” by TikTok star and up-and-coming pop singer, Dixie D’Amelio.

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the dance remix of “My Way,” by Steve Aoki and Aloe Blacc.

Grammy-winner Ed Sheeran surprises with a simple but overall respectable new solo single, “Afterglow,” unattached to any future project.

Taylor Swift continues a dominant 2020 with her second surprise album, and another undisputed, alternative/folk gem, Evermore.

After elevating his profile big time in 2020, Jack Harlow releases his debut album, Thats What They All Say, which has its notable moments.

Gwen Stefani successfully reintroduces herself on her comeback, ska-infused pop single, “Let Me Reintroduce Myself.”

Twenty One Pilots give the world a thoughtful and inspirational holiday song in the midst of COVID-19 with “Christmas Saves the Year.”

R&B singer Ari Lennox is incredibly prudent on the short but utterly sweet and surprising single, “Grounded.”