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Maroon 5, ‘Girls Like You (Remix)’ | Track Review

Adam Levine and Maroon 5 release a remix of the enjoyable ‘Red Pill Blues’ song, “Girls Like You,” as a single featuring ubiquitous female rap phenom, Cardi B. 

Rex Orange County, ‘You’ve Got a Friend in Me’ | Track Review

Two unlikely musicians – Rex Orange County and Randy Newman – join forces on a simple, but incredibly pleasant performance of “You’ve Got a Friend in Me.”

Ghost, Prequelle | Album Review 💿

Despite the fact that Ghost sings about medieval death via plague, their 4th album, PREQUELLE, is alluring and at times, quite beautiful.

21 Best Albums of 2018 (So Far) | Year in Review

Hot albums courtesy of Janelle Monáe, Arctic Monkeys, MGMT, Cardi B, and Pusha T round out the top-five of the 21 Best Albums of 2018 (So Far).

10 Worst Songs of 2018 (So Far) | Year in Review

Bella Thorne, Lil Xan, Kanye West, Rita Ora, and Bhad Bhabie round out the top-five of the 10 worst songs of 2018 (so far).

Ezra Furman, Transangelic Exodus | Album Review

Gender-fluid rock musician Ezra Furman delivers one of the best albums that only a few people have heard with his self-described, ‘Queer Outlaw Saga,’ ‘Transangelic Exodus.’

Jessie J, R.O.S.E. | Album Review

Jessie J delivers the best album of her career with ‘R.O.S.E.,’ issued uniquely as four four-song EPs: ‘Realisations,’ ‘Obsessions,’ ‘Sex,’ and ‘Empowerment.’

50 Best Songs of 2018 (So Far) | Year in Review

Childish Gambino, Years & Years, Janelle Monáe, Drake, and Shawn Mendes earn songs in the top-five of the “50 Best Songs of 2018 (So Far).”

Jake Shears, ‘Creep City’ | Track Review

Scissor Sisters’ frontman Jake Shears steps out on his own on debut single, “Creep City,” from his forthcoming, self-titled, solo debut.

Bazzi, COSMIC | Album Review

20-year old pop artist Bazzi showcases ample potential on his debut album, COSMIC. He focuses on love, sex, and achieving his dreams in Cali.