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Music
Shawn Mendes, ‘There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back’ | Track Review
Shawn Mendes returns with “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back,” a new addition to 2017 editions of his sophomore album, ‘Illuminate.’
Music
Shawn Hook, Reminding Me | Track Review 🎵
Canadian pop artist Shawn Hook shines on the reminiscent single, “Reminding Me,” featuring Vanessa Hudgens. Both Hook and Hudgens reminisce on exes.
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Music
Charlie Puth, Attention | Track Review 🎵
Charlie Puth returns with “Attention,” presumably the promo single for his sophomore album. “Attention” is a step up, but Puth hasn’t conquered just yet.
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Music
Lana Del Rey, Lust for Life | Track Review 🎵
Alternative singer/songwriter Lana Del Rey enlists the services of urban contemporary standout The Weeknd for lustful, new single, “Lust for Life.”
Music
Kiiara, Whippin | Track Review 🎵
Kiiara returns with underwhelming new single “Whippin,” which doesn’t sound starkly different from her breakthrough single, “Gold.”
LGBTQ
Lady Gaga, The Cure | Track Review 🎵
Lady Gaga returns with a surprise new single, “The Cure.” “The Cure” seems to be a return to form for the dance-pop artist, without breaking any new ground.
Music
DNCE, Kissing Strangers | Track Review 🎵
Pop collective DNCE returns with another fun, sexy single, “Kissing Strangers,” assisted by Nicki Minaj.
Album 💿
John Mayer, The Search for Everything | Album Review 💿
39-year old Pop/rock darling John Mayer comes back strong on his first new album after a four-year hiatus, ‘The Search for Everything.’
Music
Beyoncé, Die With You | Track Review 🎵
Beyoncé showcases the sheer beauty of her voice on her romantic, bare-bones single, “Die With You.”
LGBTQ
Frank Ocean, Biking | Track Review 🎵
Frank Ocean returns with another captivating single, “Biking.” He enlists Jay Z and Tyler, the Creator to assist with verses.
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LGBTQ
Halsey, Now or Never | Track Review 🎵
Halsey demands her ‘hot n cold’ lover decide about the state of their relationship on “Now or Never,” promo from hopeless fountain kingdom.
Columns
Opinion: Harry Styles Edges Zayn For Best Post-One Direction Debut Single
With four out of five One Direction members issuing debut singles, Harry Styles narrowly edges Zayn for top honors with “Sign of the Times.”