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    The National, Sleep Well Beast [📷: 4AD]
    Music

    The National, The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness | Track Review 🎵

    The National returns with “The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness,” the promo single for its seventh studio album, Sleep Well Beast.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 16, 2017 ago
    Ledisi, Let Love Rule © Verve
    Music

    Ledisi, High | Track Review 🎵

    R&B diva Ledisi returns with “High,” her first new single since releasing album THE TRUTH (2014).  “High” is both classic and modern.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 16, 2017 ago
    Miley Cyrus, Younger Now [📷: RCA]
    LGBTQ

    Miley Cyrus, Malibu | Track Review 🎵

    Miley Cyrus eschews hip-hop (and urban culture) on her new single, “Malibu.” The most shocking thing about “Malibu” is that it’s NOT shocking.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 15, 2017 ago
    Bryson Tiller, True to Self © RCA
    Music

    Bryson Tiller, Somethin Tells Me | Track Review 🎵

    Louisville rapper and singer Bryson Tiller returns strong on “Somethin Tells Me,” the promo single from his sophomore album, ‘True to Self.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 15, 2017 ago
    dvsn, Think About Me © OVO, Warner Bros.
    Music

    dvsn, Think About Me | Track Review 🎵

    Canadian alternative R&B duo dvsn – Daniel Daley & Nineteen85 – return respectably with single, “Think About Me.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 11, 2017 ago
    The Vamps, Night & Day © Virgin
    Music

    The Vamps & Matoma, All Night | Track Review 🎵

    British boy band The Vamps and Matoma have a hit on their hands with “All Night,” a single from The Vamps’ upcoming album, ‘Night & Day.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 11, 2017 ago
    Lil Yachty, Teenage Emotions © Capitol / Motown
    Music

    Lil Yachty, Bring it Back | Track Review 🎵

    Lil Yachty completely misses the mark on “Bring it Back,” the third single released ahead of his debut album, ‘Teenage Emotions.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 9, 2017 ago
    Paramore, After Laughter [📷: Fueled By Ramen]
    Music

    Paramore, Told You So | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning collective Paramore returns with “Told You So,” the second single from their fifth studio album, After Laughter.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 9, 2017 ago
    Niall Horan, Slow Hands © Capitol
    Music

    Niall Horan, Slow Hands | Track Review 🎵

    “Slow Hands” is a step up from “This Town,” But Niall Horan could stand to take even more risks artistically.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 9, 2017 ago
    Katy Perry, Witness [📷: Capitol]
    Music

    Katy Perry, ‘Bon Appétit | Track Review

    Katy Perry falls short of her typical glory on her sensual, second single, “Bon Appétit.” Despite being assisted by Migos, “Bon Appétit” lacks relevance.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 2, 2017 ago
    DJ Khaled, Grateful [📷: Epic
    Music

    DJ Khaled, I’m the One | Track Review 🎵

    DJ Khaled returns with another star-studded hit, “I’m the One” featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, and Lil Wayne.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 1, 2017 ago
    D.R.A.M., Gilligan © EMPIRE/ Atlantic
    Music

    DRAM, Gilligan | Track Review 🎵

    D.R.A.M. returns with a new single, “Gilligan,” featuring Juicy J and A$AP Rocky. On “Gilligan,” he moves away from singing.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 27, 2017 ago

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