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Selena Gomez, Bad Liar | Track Review 🎵

Selena Gomez returns with a polarizing new single, “Bad Liar.” It has both its flaws and its moments.

Kiiara returns with underwhelming new single “Whippin,” which doesn’t sound starkly different from her breakthrough single, “Gold.”

Frank Ocean returns with another captivating single, “Biking.” He enlists Jay Z and Tyler, the Creator to assist with verses.

On his sexy debut single “PARiS,” Cleveland-bred musician JOEY-A introduces himself to the world as a force to reckoned with.

Alternative pop standout Lana Del Rey returns with a new, atmospheric, romantic single “Love.” Interestingly, it manages to incorporate some groove.

Alex Aiono is ready for primetime with his major label debut single, “Work the Middle.” He’s a potential superstar.

Irish pop star Niall Horan spreads his wings and drops his debut solo single, “This Town.” The results are respectable, if predictable.

Gavin DeGraw delivers a respectable, well-rounded record with “Kite Like Girl,” a pre-release single from new LP, ‘Something Worth Saving’.

Pop singer/songwriter Andy Grammer returns with another potential [chivalrous] hit with subtle, yet enjoyable single, “Fresh Eyes.”

Pop singer Cher Lloyd has officially “Activated” her swag. That said did Lloyd forget to activate the cohesion switch on single “Activated”? Perhaps.

John Newman has some nice ideas happening during “Olé.” That said, the single isn’t nearly as electrifying as “Love Me Again” or “Losing Sleep.”

No one will deny Shawn Mendes has “the package.” He’s got the looks and a respectable voice. Single “Treat You Better” is enjoyable but not timeless.