pop track reviews | The Musical Hype - Part 80

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Troye Sivan, Bloom [📷: Capitol]

Troye Sivan, ‘Animal’ | Track Review

Troye Sivan continues to build momentum for his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Bloom,’ with his fifth advanced single, “Animal.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 13, 2018 ago

Why Don't We, 8 Letters [Photo Credit: Atlantic]

Why Don’t We, ‘8 Letters’ | Track Review

Rising boy band Why Don’t We shine on “8 Letters,” the opening record from their highly-anticipated debut album of the same name.

By the musical hype, 8 years ago

Robyn, Missing U [Photo Credits: Konichiwa / Interscope]

Robyn, ‘Missing U’ | Track Review

Following an extended hiatus, Grammy-nominated Swedish dance/pop artist Robyn returns with a bright, thrilling comeback single, “Missing U.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 8, 2018 ago

Cody Simpson, Underwater [Photo Credit: Coast House]

Cody Simpson, ‘Underwater’ | Track Review

Former Australian teen heartthrob Cody Simpson returns with an enjoyable and sexy modern pop single, “Underwater.” Nothing mind blowing, but worthwhile.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 7, 2018 ago

Bazzi, Beautiful (Remix) [Photo Credit: Atlantic]

Bazzi, ‘Beautiful (Remix)’ | Track Review

Urban-pop artist Bazzi returns with a remix of “Beautiful,” among the highlights from his debut LP, ‘COSMIC.’ He gets a lovely assist from Camila Cabello.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 7, 2018 ago

ZAYN, Too Much [Photo Credit: RCA]

ZAYN, ‘Too Much’ | Track Review

Standout British urban-pop singer ZAYN enlists four-time Grammy-winning rapper/producer Timbaland for his fourth single of 2018, “Too Much.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 6, 2018 ago

LX Mason, I Don't [Photo Credit: LX Mason]

LX Mason, ‘I Don’t’ | Track Review

LX Mason dazzles on his debut single, “I Don’t,” a song that eschews being “oppressed by other’s opinions” or by “personal anxieties and fears.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 3, 2018 ago

Benjamin Ingrosso, I Wouldn't Know [Photo Credit: Record Company Ten]

Benjamin Ingrosso, ‘I Wouldn’t Know’ | Track Review

Swedish pop singer/songwriter Benjamin Ingrosso shines on “I Wouldn’t Know,” where he’s totally fed up with a ‘one-sided relationship.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 1, 2018 ago

Elley Duhé, Way Down Low [Photo Credit: RCA]

Elley Duhé, WAY DOWN LOW | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer Elley Duhé shows on enjoyable single “WAY DOWN LOW” that she’s willing to do whatever to conquer love, even in the worst of times.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 1, 2018 ago

The Chainsmokers, Side Effects [Photo Credits: Disruptor / Columbia]

The Chainsmokers, ‘Side Effects’ | Track Review

Grammy-winning dance/pop production duo The Chainsmokers return with a new single, “Side Effects,” featuring frequent collaborator, Emily Warren.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 31, 2018 ago

Jordan Smith, Only Love [Photo Credit: Republic]

Jordan Smith, ‘Feel Good’ | Track Review

The Voice Season 9 winner Jordan Smith makes a short, but sweet, energetic and spirited return with his uplifting single, “Feel Good.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 31, 2018 ago

Jason Mraz, Know. [📷: Atlantic]

Jason Mraz, ‘More Than Friends’ | Track Review

Grammy-winner Jason Mraz taps Grammy-winner Meghan Trainor for the romantic “More Than Friends,” the fourth advance single from ‘Know.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 30, 2018 ago

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