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Music
Katy Perry, Rise | Track Review 🎵
Katy Perry returns respectably after a three-year hiatus with Olympic single, “Rise,” which doesn’t supplant her best work.
Music
Britney Spears, Make Me | Track Review 🎵
Britney Spears’ latest single “Make Me” is easily a cut above her previous single, the mediocre “Pretty Girls” featuring Iggy Azalea.
Album 💿
Flume, Skin | Album Review
Flume flexes his tremendous musicianship and production skills on well-rounded, eclectic sophomore LP, SKIN.
Music
Jidenna, Little Bit More | Track Review 🎵
Jidenna follows up “Classic Man” with “Little Bit More.” “Little Bit More” has some of the underpinnings of a hit, it’s lukewarm at best.
LGBTQ
Demi Lovato, Body Say | Track Review 🎵
On Demi Lovato’s latest single “Body Say,” it’s clear that sex is the M.O. It’s not merely innuendo, but brutal honesty from the gifted pop singer.
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Music
Shawn Mendes, Ruin | Track Review 🎵
Canadian pop artist Shawn Mendes shines on “Ruin,” a soulful, memorable, and well-written single that shows him maturing and “stepping up his game.”
Album 💿
Grace, FMA | Album Review 💿
Aussie singer Grace shows tremendous potential on her debut, FMA, led by breakthrough single, “You Don’t Own Me.”
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Evergreen
Rihanna: Her Most Unapologetic Songs | Playlist
Rihanna has transformed into a most unapologetic artist. Here are 12 of her most unapologetic from her career.
Music
Alicia Keys, Hallelujah | Track Review 🎵
Alicia Keys latest single “Hallelujah” is respectable, but not the “second coming.” “Hallelujah” likely isn’t a ‘pop’ hit. Still, there’s something here.
Album 💿
Fitz and the Tantrums, Fitz and the Tantrums | Album Review 💿
As blasé as the title of album of the third album by alternative band Fitz and the Tantrums may be, it lacks no shortage of energy.
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Album 💿
Pop Album Battle: Bellion Vs. Jonas
Nick Jonas and Jon Bellion both released compelling pop albums (‘Last Year Was Complicated’ and ‘The Human Condition’). Which artist/album has the edge?
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Lyrical Spotlight
Jon Bellion, The Human Condition | Lyrical Spotlight
On his debut album ‘The Human Condition,’ Jon Bellion covers a wide range of themes and emotions. Lyrically, there’s plenty to analyze.
