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    Parker Matthews, Hit and Run © Matthew Paul Lang
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    Parker Matthews, ‘Hit and Run’ | Track Review

    Pittsburgh-bred, Los Angeles-based, pop musician Parker Matthews showcases immense potential on single, “Hit and Run.” Clearly, he’s on an upward trajectory.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 23, 2018 ago
    Marlon Williams, Make Way for Love [📷: Dead Oceans]
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    Marlon Williams, Make Way for Love | Album Review

    New Zealand singer-songwriter Marlon Williams delivers an intriguing, well-rounded sophomore album with ‘Make Way for Love.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 19, 2018 ago
    Restless Modern, Haunted [📷: Restless Modern]
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    Restless Modern, Haunted | Track Review

    21-year old Chicago producer-singer-songwriter Restless Modern compels on “Haunted,” a single from his forthcoming debut EP.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 2, 2018 ago
    Hayley Kiyoko, Expectations © EMPIRE / Atlantic
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    Hayley Kiyoko, ‘Curious’ | Track Review

    Actress-singer Hayley Kiyoko makes a compelling case as the next, great pop superstar on “Curious,” a promo single released in advance of her highly-anticipated debut album ‘Expectations.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 19, 2018 ago
    The Spencer Lee Band, Kissing Tree © Republic
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    The Spencer Lee Band, ‘Kissing Tree’ | Track Review

    Up-and-coming pop-rock band The Spencer Lee Band thrill on their debut, funk-soul-infused single, “Kissing Tree.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 19, 2018 ago
    Marlon Williams, Make Way for Love [📷: Dead Oceans]
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    Marlon Williams, ‘What’s Chasing You’ | Track Review

    27-year old New Zealand singer-songwriter Marlon Williams charms on “What’s Chasing You,” the second single from his sophomore album, ‘Make Way for Love.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 18, 2018 ago
    Marlon Williams, Make Way for Love [📷: Dead Oceans]
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    Marlon Williams, ‘Nobody Gets What They Want Anymore’ | Track Review

    27-year old New Zealand singer-songwriter Marlon Williams thrills on “Nobody Gets What They Want Anymore,” the promo single from his sophomore album, ‘Make Way for Love.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 18, 2018 ago
    Rich Chigga, See Me © 88rising / EMPIRE
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    Rich Brian, ‘See Me’ | Track Review

    Things continue to look up for Rich Brian (formerly Rich Chigga), who drops “See Me,” a promo single from his highly-anticipated debut album.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 17, 2018 ago
    Banamak, Dangerous Game © Banamak
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    Jaymes Crux, Dangerous Game | Track Review 🎵

    Seattle musician Jaymes Crux returns with another enjoyable, well-rounded single with “Dangerous Game.” Ethan Dufault provides the assist.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 6, 2017 ago
    Arin Ray, Stressin © Interscope
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    Arin Ray, ‘Stressin’ | Track Review

    Up-and-coming R&B artist Arin Ray showcases tons of potential on his second single from 2017, “Stressin.” There’s nothing ‘stressful’ about the listening experience.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 27, 2017 ago
    Sigrid, Strangers © Island
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    Sigrid, ‘Strangers’ | Track Review

    Up-and-coming Norwegian pop artist Sigrid continues to build her case as a pop artist who’s ‘got next’ on her enjoyable new single, “Strangers.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 15, 2017 ago
    Banamak, Born to Die © Banamak
    Music

    Jaymes Crux, Born to Die | Track Review 🎵

    Seattle musician Conner Bloyd – aka Jaymes Crux – makes an enjoyable, respectable bow as a rapper on chill single “Born to Die.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 8, 2017 ago

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