Halsey, ‘Without Me’ | Track Review

Halsey amps up the authenticity, exhibiting genuine emotions on the sleek, rhythmic, ‘stand-alone’ urban-pop ballad, “Without Me.”

Sifting through all of the musical hype

Sifting through all of the musical hype

Halsey amps up the authenticity, exhibiting genuine emotions on the sleek, rhythmic, ‘stand-alone’ urban-pop ballad, “Without Me.”
![Jack & Jack, No One Compares To You [Photo Credit: Island]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/jack-jack-no-one-compares-to-you-island.png?fit=675%2C672&ssl=1)
Los Angeles pop duo Jack & Jack continue their ascent to superstardom on their thoughtful, dedicated, love-centric single, “No One Compares to You.”
![Juicy J, Neighbor [Photo Credit: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/juicy-j-neighbor-columbia.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Jordan Houston, better known as Academy Award-winning rapper Juicy J, taps Travis Scott for his ‘f-bomb laden banger,’ “Neighbor.”
![Robyn, Honey [Photo Credit: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/robyn-honey-interscope.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
While Swedish dance/pop singer Robyn brings sexy vibes on “Honey,” the single is lacking in both oomph and clear distinctiveness.
![Michael Bublé, love [Photo Credit: Reprise]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/michael-buble-love-reprise.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Michael Bublé ‘brings the heat’ on a gorgeous rendition of the traditional pop standard, “When I Fall in Love,” from his 10th album, ‘love.’
![Pistol Annies, Interstate Gospel [Photo Credit: Sony]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/pistol-annies-interstate-gospel-sony.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Pistol Annies ‘get their praise on’ on the gospel-tinged, traditional country single, “Interstate Gospel,” the title track from their 3rd LP.
![Kodak Black, If I'm Lyin, I'm Flyin [Photo Credit: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/kodak-black-if-im-lyin-im-flyin-atlantic.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Although still near the top of the list of polarizing rappers, Kodak Black delivers an enjoyable, respectable single with “If I’m Lyin, I’m Flyin.”
![Shawn Mendes & Zedd, Lost in Japan (Remix) [Photo Credit: Island]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/shawn-mendes-zedd-lost-in-japan-remix-island.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
DJ/producer Zedd amplifies the greatness of an already terrific song, Shawn Mendes’ soulful-pop joint, “Lost in Japan,” with a tasteful remix.
![Muse, Simulation Theory [Photo Credit: Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/muse-simulation-theory-warner-bros.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
There’s no ‘pressure’ whatsoever on Grammy-winning alternative rock band Muse. They outdo themselves on the ear-catching advance single, “Pressure.”
![Marc Anthony, Will Smith & Bad Bunny, Está Rico [Photo Credit: Sony]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/marc-anthony-will-smith-bad-bunny-esta-rico-sony.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In one of the year’s more unlikely collaboration, Marc Anthony, Will Smith, and Bad Bunny join forces on the enjoyable Latin pop single, “Está Rico.”
![Kane Brown, Experiment [Photo Credit: Sony]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/kane-brown-experiment-sony.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Country singer Kane Brown continues to show growth as artist. The infectious “Short Skirt Weather,” is perfect evidence of him stepping his game up.
![T.I., DIME TRAP [Photo Credits: Epic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ti-dime-trap-epic.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
T.I. enlists Young Thug for “The Weekend,” his third advance single from his highly-anticipated new album, ‘DIME TRAP.’