The Chainsmokers, Siren | Track Review
![The Chainsmokers, Siren [Photo Credits: Disruptor / Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/the-chainsmokers-siren-disruptor-columbia.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Continuing to release singles throughout 2018, Production/DJ duo The Chainsmokers return with the brief, enjoyable “Siren,” co-produced by Aazar.
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Lauren Jauregui, Expectations | Track Review
![Lauren Jaurengui, Expectations [Photo Credit: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/lauren-jaurengui-expectations-columbia.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Lauren Jauregui proves she has the chops to be a compelling, truly viable pop artist on her soulful, solo debut single, “Expectations.”
Jon Bellion, JT | Track Review
![Jon Bellion, JT [Photo Credit: Capitol]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/jon-bellion-jt-capitol.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Following “Conversations With my Wife,” Pop singer, songwriter, and producer Jon Bellion returns with another compelling single, “JT.”
Ellie Goulding & Diplo, Close to Me | Track Review
![Ellie Goulding x Diplo, Close to Me [Photo Credit: Polydor]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ellie-goulding-diplo-close-to-me-polydor.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
British pop artist Ellie Goulding and American producer extraordinaire Diplo collaborate on “Close to Me,” which also features rapper/singer Swae Lee.
Cameron Dallas, Why Haven’t I Met You? | Track Review
![Cameron Dallas, Why Haven't I Met You? [Photo Credit: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/cameron-dallas-why-havent-i-met-you-columbia.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Actor and Internet personality Cameron Dallas tries his hand at music once more, dropping the low-key, urban-pop single, “Why Haven’t I Met You?”
EMAN8, ‘Amen’ | Track Review
![Eman8, Amen [Photo Credit: Eman8]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/eman8-amen-eman8.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Progressive soul singer/songwriter EMAN8 (Brandyn Burnette) proves he’s an artist watch on the alluring, spiritually-tinged single, “Amen.”
Kygo, ‘Happy Now’ | Track Review
![Kygo, Happy Now [Photo Credits: Sony/Ultra]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/kygo-happy-now-sony-ultra.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Norwegian DJ/producer Kygo enlists Swedish singer and former Avicii associate Sandro Cavazza for his pleasant, ‘happy’ new single, “Happy Now.”
James Arthur, ‘Empty Space’ | Track Review
![James Arthur, Empty Space [Photo Credit: Sony Music Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/james-arthur-empty-space-sony.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
British pop singer/songwriter James Arthur maintains consistency on his relatable, ‘matters of the heart’ themed single, “Empty Space.”
Normani & Calvin Harris, ‘Slow Down’ | Track Review
![Normani x Calvin Harris [Photo Credits: Keep Cool / RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/normani-calvin-harris-keep-cool-rca.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Fifth Harmony member Normani and Scottish DJ & producer Calvin Harris join forces on “Slow Down,” one of two collaborative singles.
Steve Aoki, ‘Waste it On Me’ | Track Review
![Steve Aoki, Neon Future III [📷: Ultra]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/steve-aoki-neon-future-iii-ultra.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
DJ/producer Steve Aoki enlists K-pop sensation BTS on his record “Waste it On Me,” the promo single from his 2018 LP, ‘Neon Future III.’
Normani & Calvin Harris, ‘Checklist’ | Track Review
Fifth Harmony member Normani and DJ Calvin Harris join forces on “Checklist,” one of two collaborative singles. WizKid provides the assist.
Troye Sivan & Jónsi, ‘Revelation’ | Track Review
![Danny Bensi & Saunder Jurriaans, Boy Erased Soundtrack [📷: Back Lot Music]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/danny-bensi-saunder-jurriaans-boy-erased-soundtrack-back-lot-music.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Troye Sivan and Jónsi (of Sigur Rós), brilliantly capture the sentiment and theme of the film, ‘Boy Erased,’ on the lead soundtrack single, “Revelation.”