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Charli XCX, Girls Night Out [Photo Credit: Atlantic UK]

Charli XCX, ‘Girls Night Out’ | Track Review

Charli XCX brings the 80s vibes on her enjoyable and spirited ‘girl anthem’, “Girls Night Out.” It’s cliché, but ultimately, worthwhile.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 30, 2018 ago

Alec Benjamin, If We Have Each Other [Photo Credit: ℗© 2018]

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Alec Benjamin, ‘If We Have Each Other’ | Track Review

Rising Arizona singer/songwriter Alec Benjamin ‘gives you those feels’ on his sincere, thoughtful single, “If We Have Each Other.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 30, 2018 ago

Anthony Russo, I Jusswon [Photo Credit: Anthony Russo]

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Anthony Russo, ‘I Jusswon’ | Track Review

Rising LA-based pop artist Anthony Russo continues to build a name for himself with his latest short, sweet, and slick, urban-pop single, “I Jusswon.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 30, 2018 ago

Anthony Starble, Paperweight [Photo Credit: Anthony Starble]

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Anthony Starble, Paperweight | Track Review

Evergreen, Colorado-bred, Los Angeles, California-based singer/songwriter Anthony Starble sounds angelic on his emotional, radiant ballad, “Paperweight.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 27, 2018 ago

Zedd & Elley Duhé, Happy Now [Photo Credit: Interscope]

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Zedd & Elley Duhé, ‘Happy Now’ | Track Review

German DJ/producer Zedd and American singer Elley Duhé make a great team on their groovy new dance-pop joint, “Happy Now.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 26, 2018 ago

9 Songs Focused on 'Want' [Photo Credits: Asthmatic Kitty, Atlantic, Big Machine, Capitol, Columbia, Motown, Quality Control, RCA, Warner Bros.]

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9 Songs Focused on ‘Want’ | Playlist

Playlist “9 Songs Focused on ‘Want’” features songs courtesy of 5 Seconds of Summer, Taylor Swift, and Lil Yachty among others.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 25, 2018 ago

Billie Eilish, you should see me in a crown [Photo Credits: Darkroom / Interscope]

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Billie Eilish, ‘You Should See Me in a Crown’ | Track Review

Rising alternative pop artist Billie Eilish ‘brings the heat’ without having to break a sweat on her epic new single, “you should see me in a crown.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 24, 2018 ago

Ciara, Level Up [Photo Credit: Beauty Entertainment]

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Ciara, ‘Level Up’ | Track Review

Ciara definitely ‘levels up’ on her slick new hip-hop infused single, “Level Up.” But, what will the impact of this ascent be on her commercial fortunes?

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago

Nina Luna, Keep Me [Photo Credit: 571975 Records DK]

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Nina Luna, ‘Keep Me’ | Track Review

NYC-based indie pop artist Nina Luna compels on her self-described ‘sultry, bittersweet, slow-jam for the dog days of summer,’ “Keep Me.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago

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ZAYN, ‘Sour Diesel’ | Track Review

While ZAYN has some great ideas and some respectable moments on his new single, “Sour Diesel,” the overall execution and finesse are definitely suspect.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago

Meghan Trainor, Treat Myself [Photo Credit: Epic]

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Meghan Trainor, ‘Treat Myself’ | Track Review

After struggling to find a single that will stick, Meghan Trainor may have found her gem with “Treat Myself,” the title track from her third studio LP.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago

Ryan Beatty, Boy in Jeans [Photo Credit: Boy in Jeans]

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Ryan Beatty, Boy in Jeans | Album Review 💿

Former teen-pop artist Ryan Beatty comes back strong as an ‘out and proud’ gay man on his awesome, eclectic & honest debut LP, BOY IN JEANS.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago