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Ruel, ‘Younger’ | Track Review

15-year old Australian pop singer Ruel sounds more mature beyond his years on “Younger,” an advanced single from his debut EP, ‘Ready.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 13, 2018 ago

Why Don't We, Hooked [Photo Credit: Signature/Atlantic]

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Why Don’t We, ‘Hooked’ | Track Review

Boy band Why Don’t We are ‘innocently naughty’ on their innuendo-heavy new single, “Hooked.” Despite her bad reputation, the boys are ‘hooked.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 13, 2018 ago

Lykke Li, so sad so sexy [Photo Credit: RCA]

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Lykke Li, so sad so sexy | Album Review

Swedish alternative pop standout Lykke Li returns following a four-year hiatus with a short-but-sweet fourth studio album, ‘so sad so sexy.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 13, 2018 ago

Prince, Piano & A Microphone [Photo Credit: Warner Bros.]

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Prince, ‘Mary Don’t You Weep’ | Track Review

A stunning piano-accompanied interpretation of the spiritual “Mary Don’t Weep” provides further support for the absolute genius of the late, great Prince.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 12, 2018 ago

Maroon 5, Three Little Birds [Photo Credit: Interscope]

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Maroon 5, ‘Three Little Birds’ | Track Review

Maroon 5 surprises with a cover of the chill, happy, and uplifting Bob Marley & The Wailers classic, “Three Little Birds.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 12, 2018 ago

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Thomston, Acid Rain | Track Review 🎵

22-year old New Zealand-bred alternative-pop artist Thomston reflects on a bad, ‘acidic’ relationship on his compelling single, “Acid Rain.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago

Tove Lo, Bitches [Photo Credit: Universal]

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Tove Lo, ‘b*tches’ | Track Review

The ever-untamed Tove Lo returns with a remix of ‘BLUE LIPS (lady wood phase II)’ record, “bitches,” featuring Charli XCX, Icona Pop, Elliphant, and ALMA.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago

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Christina Aguilera, ‘Like I Do | Track Review

Christina Aguilera, assisted by GoldLink, returns with one final advance single before unleashing ‘Liberation’ – the Anderson .Paak-produced “Like I Do.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago

Lauv, I met you when I was 18 (playlist) [📷: Lauv]

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Lauv, I met you when I was 18. | Album Review

23-year old rising pop/R&B artist Lauv shows incredible potential on his love-centric playlist, ‘I met you when I was 18.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 8, 2018 ago

Vic Richardson, Oh I Love You © Vic Richardson

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Vic Richardson, ‘Oh I Love You’ | Track Review

Brighton-based, English/Italian pop singer/songwriter Vic Richardson proves he’s ‘one to watch’ on his alluring, debut single, “Oh I Love You.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 7, 2018 ago

Simon XO, My Love [Photo Credit: Michael Armstrong]

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Simon XO ‘My Love’ | Track Review

Unhappy with the political climate in the U.S. under President Trump, rising pop artist Simon XO expresses his anger on his electrifying single, “My Love.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 7, 2018 ago

James Arthur, You Deserve Better / At My Weakest [Photo Credit: Columbia]

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James Arthur, ‘At My Weakest’ | Track Review

Post- “Say You Won’t Let Go,” British artist James Arthur continues to build a convincing case as pop’s next big artist stateside with “At My Weakest.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 7, 2018 ago