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Ariana Grande, No Tears Left to Cry © Republic

Ariana Grande, ‘No Tears Left to Cry’ | Track Review

Grammy-nominated pop artist Ariana Grande makes her highly-anticipated return with her exuberant, uplifting single, “No Tears Left to Cry.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 23, 2018 ago

Liam Payne & J Balvin, Familiar © Capitol

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Liam Payne & J Balvin, ‘Familiar’ | Track Review

Burgeoning solo pop artist Liam Payne and Colombian reggaetón singer J Balvin join forces for the infectious, sleek Latin-pop single, “Familiar.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 23, 2018 ago

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15 Gems from One Never-ending ‘Never’ List of Songs | Playlist

“15 Gems from One Never-ending ‘Never’ List of Songs” features music from artists including Camila Cabello, Flume, Hayley Kiyoko, Rich Homie Quan, and The Weekend.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 19, 2018 ago

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Allen Stone, ‘Brown Eyed Lover’ | Track Review

Washington soul singer Allen Stone returns with a compelling, thoughtful new single, “Brown Eyed Lover,” which centers around a successful, enduring relationship.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 18, 2018 ago

Pentatonix, PTX Presents: Top Pop, Vol. 1 © RCA

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Pentatonix, PTX Presents: Top Pop, Vol. 1 | Album Review

Grammy-winning a cappella vocal standouts Pentatonix return with another consistent, enjoyable set of covers on ‘PTX Presents: Top Pop, Vol. 1.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 17, 2018 ago

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Bebe Rexha, ‘Ferrari’ | Track Review

Following a ‘slow but steady’ rise to pop success, Bebe Rexha drops single “Ferrari” in advance of her full-length, debut album, ‘Expectations.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 16, 2018 ago

5 Seconds of Summer, Youngblood © Capitol

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5 Seconds of Summer, ‘Youngblood’ | Track Review

After releasing Want You Back,” the underwhelming promo single for their third LP, ‘Youngblood,’ 5 Seconds of Summer returns much stronger on their second single, the album’s title track.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 16, 2018 ago

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ZAYN, ‘Let Me’ | Track Review

Former One Direction member and urban-pop standout ZAYN continues sings about sex on single “Let Me,” but does so with more class, maturity, and tastefulness.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 16, 2018 ago

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Ryder, Milan Ring & Sarah Vanderheyden | Music from Rising Stars

Rising artists Ryder, Milan Ring, and Sara Vanderheyden highlight ‘Music from Rising Stars,’ a column featuring new, rising, and up-and-coming artists, bands, and music.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 11, 2018 ago

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Jack & Jack, ‘Closure’ | Track Review

Jack & Jack – Jack Gilinsky and Jack Johnson – follow-up single “I Don’t Know” with the less profane, slightly tamer, yet enjoyable “Closure.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 10, 2018 ago

AJR, Burn the House Down © BMG Rights Management

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AJR, ‘Burn the House Down’ | Track Review

Pop brother trio AJR (Adam, Jack & Ryan Metzger) are politically-charged up on their brassy, grandiose, new single, “Burn the House Down.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 9, 2018 ago

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John Legend, ‘A Good Night’ | Track Review

Multi award-winning R&B artist John Legend shines once more on his new pop-soul oriented single, “A Good Night,” produced by highly-demanded producer, BloodPop®.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 9, 2018 ago