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Shawn Mendes, Illuminate | Album Review

Canadian teen-pop heartthrob Shawn Mendes goes bigger, more mature on enjoyable, respectable, sophomore album, 'Illuminate'.

Billboard: Drake Spends a 13th Week at No. 1

Despite new releases from Mac Miller (The Divine Feminine) and Usher (Hard II Love), Drake (Views) returns to no. 1 for a 13th, nonconsecutive week.

Ariana Grande, Jason’s Song (Gave It Away)

Ariana Grande releases previously unreleased “Jason’s Song (Gave It Away),” an empowering track that didn't appear on the U.S. version of ‘Dangerous Woman.’

Tinashe, Company | Track Review 🎵

Up-and-coming pop artist Tinashe delivers on fun, flirty, hook-up single, “Company.” She’s not looking for anything serious – just “some company, company.”

Emeli Sandé, Hurts | Track Review 🎵

Emeli Sandé delivers an emotional, powerful new single with “Hurts.” “Hurts” serves as the promo single from her forthcoming album, ‘Long Live the Angels’.

Grouplove, Big Mess | Album Review 💿

Alternative, indie-pop collective Grouplove returns after a three-year hiatus with its third album, ‘Big Mess,’ with superb results. 

Regina Spektor, Black and White | Track Review 🎵

Singer/songwriter Regina Spektor delivers the third-straight exceptional single from her forthcoming album, 'Remember Us to Life.'

Hot 100 Jewels: The Chainsmokers Spend Fifth Week At No. 1

Despite a push from twenty one pilots (“Heathens”), The Chainsmokers – with the help of Halsey – spend a fifth week at no. 1 on the Hot 100.

Twenty One Pilots, Cancer | Track Review 🎵

Twenty One Pilots does My Chemical Romance justice on a unique, distinct cover of “Cancer.”

Calvin Harris, My Way | Track Review 🎵

Calvin Harris concocts another potential hit with “My Way,” a tropically-infused, infectious break-up anthem. No, Taylor Swift isn’t mentioned…directly