Album 💿
The Chainsmokers, Sick Boy (EP) | Album Review
DJ/producer duo The Chainsmokers – Alex Pall and Andrew Taggart – return with a brief 13-minute, four-song EP, ‘Sick Boy.’ The results are mixed at best.
Music
Prince, ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ | Track Review
After years of being unreleased, the original, Prince studio recording of “Nothing Compares 2 U” has been unveiled. The posthumous recording is nothing short of epic.
Music
Jack & Jack, ‘Stay with Me’ | Track Review
Back at it again, Nebraskan-bred urban-pop/rap duo Jack & Jack return with single, “Stay with Me.” Notably, Jack Johnson drops more bars than previous singles.
Music
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.”
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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.”
Evergreen
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.
Music
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.
Album 💿
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.’
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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.’
Music
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.
Music
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.
Columns
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.