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Marshmello & Lil Peep, ‘Spotlight’ | Track Review

Lil Peep shines on his heartbroken, posthumous single, “Spotlight,” which arrives two months after his untimely death. Marshmello serves up superb production work.   

Troye Sivan, My My My! | Track Review 🎵

Australian pop artist Troye Sivan picks up where he left off on his excellent debut ‘Blue Neighbourhood’ with a groovy, sexy, promo single, “My My My!” 

Carrie Underwood, The Champion | Track Review

Country artist Carrie Underwood returns “invincible, unbreakable, unstoppable, unshakable” on the energetic, uplifting “The Champion.” She’s assisted by Ludacris.

Juicy J, ‘Hot as Hell’ | Music Theory Behind Pop

“Hot as Hell” is one of the standout bangers from ‘Rubba Band Business,’ the highly-anticipated comeback album by Juicy J.  In regards to its music theory, what makes this minimal gem ...

BØRNS, ‘I Don’t Want U Back’ | Music Theory Behind Pop

What makes BØRNS single “I Don’t Want U Back” so good? Besides alluring production, strong songwriting, and epic vocals, there’s some compelling music theory behind it.

Anderson East, Encore | Album

Gifted Alabama-bred singer-songwriter Anderson East kills it on his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Encore.’

MGMT, ‘Hand it Over’ | Track Review

Alternative duo MGMT nails it on “Hand it Over,” their first new single of 2018. “Hand it Over” marks the third single released in advance of their highly-anticipated fourth studio album.

3 Don’t Want You Back Songs | Playlist 🎧

‘3 Don’t Want You Back Songs’ features performances courtesy of BØRNS, Leela James, and Eamon. How random.

cupcakKe, Ephorize | Album Review

Still explicit, raunchy, and unapologetic to the nth degree, “Deep Throat” famous rapper cupcakKe drops her latest album chocked-full of filth, ‘Ephorize.'

MGMT, ‘When You Die’ | Track Review

MGMT returns with some bite on “When You Die,” the presumed second single from their forthcoming, highly-anticipated fourth studio album.