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Mike Stud, These Days | Album Review 💿

Rhode Island rapper Mike Stud showcases a solid flow and delivers an enjoyable, though not transcendent effort on 'These Days.' 

Blackbear, Help | Album Review 💿

Blackbear shares his demons & showcases tremendous potential on his latest effort, Help. He doesn't rewrite the R&B script, but, it's solid.

BB Grooves: Adele Spends Seventh Week Atop the Billboard 200

Adele remains the queen of the Billboard 200. There are more chart stories beyond that "Number One Spot," but nobody outperformed Adele.

David Bowie: His Legacy Will Endure Forever

David Bowie (1947-2016) passed away two days after his 69th birthday and two days after his highly anticipated final studio album 'Backstar' was released.

Conrad Sewell, All I Know (EP) | Album Review 💿

Conrad Sewell showcases immense potential on his EP, All I Know. He doesn’t rewrite pop-soul, but possesses a potent, killer set of pipes.

BB Grooves: Adele Spends Sixth Week at No. 1 on Billboard 200 

It’s all about Adele - the chart is definitely top-heavy thanks to her. Here are some killer chart stories from the Billboard 200 dated January 16, 2016.

Grimes, Art Angels | Album Review 💿

Alternative musician Grimes delivers a confusing, yet brilliant and ambitious effort with her 2015 album, Art Angels.

Playlist: 25 Best Rap Songs of 2015

After flexing my muscles (writing, not biceps) and compiling the best songs and best albums of 2015, how about diving into genres? Here’s a quickie – 25 Best Rap Songs of ...

The 5SOS Rolling Stone Cover Heard ‘Round the World

What’s the best way to gain respect from older, more mature audiences? STRIP - at least that's what 5 Seconds of Summer does.

Does Zayn Malik Have a Valid Point About One Direction?  

Former One Direction member Zayn Malik criticizes One Direction's music as being generic. Does he have a valid point?