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    Tove Lo, Disco Tits © Universal
    LGBTQ

    Tove Lo, ‘Disco Tits’ | Track Review

    Swedish pop star Tove Lo returns with an infectious, sexually-charged gem in “Disco Tits,” the promo single for her third studio album.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 11, 2017 ago
    Sam Smith, The Thrill of It All © Capitol
    LGBTQ

    Sam Smith, ‘Too Good at Goodbyes’ | Track Review

    After a three-year hiatus, British pop-R&B artist Sam Smith returns sad, yet inspired on his new single, “Too Good at Goodbyes.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 11, 2017 ago
    Weezer, Pacific Daydream [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Weezer, ‘Feels Like Summer’ | Track Review

    Hipsters Weezer returns with “Feels Like Summer,” an uncharacteristic, modern-pop track that served as the early promo single for ‘Pacific Daydream.’  

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 7, 2017 ago
    ODESZA, A Moment Apart © Counter
    Music

    ODESZA, ‘Corners of the Earth’ | Track Review

    Electronic duo ODESZA drop an ambient, glorious single with “Corners of the Earth,” featuring RY X, one of five singles from sophomore LP, ‘A Moment Apart.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 7, 2017 ago
    Musiq Soulchild, Feel the Real © Entertainment One
    Music

    Musiq Soulchild, ‘Humble Pie’ | Track Review

    Musiq Soulchild continues to bring consistency to the R&B game with “Humble Pie,” a promo single from his latest album, ‘Feel the Real.’

    By the musical hype, 8 years ago
    Frank Ocean, Provider © Blonded
    Music

    Frank Ocean, Provider | Track Review 🎵

    Frank Ocean continues to show the world he ‘beats to his own drummer’ on his latest single, “Provider.” It’s a unique, if scattered listen.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 6, 2017 ago
    Rapsody, Laila's Wisdom [📷: Jamla / Roc Nation]
    Music

    Rapsody, ‘You Should Know’ | Track Review

    Rhapsody delivers a gem on “You Should Know,” the promo single for her third album, ‘Laila’s Wisdom.’ She’s assisted by the one and only Busta Rhymes.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 6, 2017 ago
    Rostam, Half-Light © Nonesuch
    LGBTQ

    Rostam, Bike Dream | Track Review 🎵

    Rostam Batmanglij – simply known as Rostam now – drops a captivating single, “Bike Dream,” in advance of his Nonesuch debut project, ‘Half-Light.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 5, 2017 ago
    The National, Sleep Well Beast [📷: 4AD]
    Music

    The National, ‘Day I Die’ | Track Review

    The National release “Day I Die,” the final promo single released in advance of their highly-anticipated album, ‘Sleep Well Beast.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 5, 2017 ago
    Ty Dolla $ign, So Am I © Atlantic
    Music

    Ty Dolla Sign, ‘So Am I’ | Track Review

    Urban contemporary artist Ty Dolla $ign enlists reggae artist Damian Marley and electronic artist Skrillex on bizarre, WTF single, “So Am I.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 5, 2017 ago
    Kip Moore, Slowheart © MCA Nashville
    Music

    Kip Moore, ‘Blonde’ | Track Review

    Kip Moore pulls back on “Blonde,” the third single from his anticipated third studio album, ‘Slowheart.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 5, 2017 ago
    Gregg Allman, Southern Blood © Rounder
    Music

    Gregg Allman, ‘My Only True Friend’ | Track Review

    The late, great Gregg Allman leaves a gem on “My Only True Friend,” the promo single from his final, posthumous studio album, ‘Southern Blood.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 5, 2017 ago

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