Plumb – Exhale

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“Exhale” is the title of the new album by singer and songwriter Plumb, which is set for release tomorrow. This is the seventh studio record from the Christian artist and author who is touring across the States for most of the year. Plumb’s last album, 2013’s “Need You Now”, was … Continue Reading →

Chris Stapleton – Traveller

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Chris Stapleton is about to release his first solo album entitled “Traveller”. The 37-year-old country and rock musician was born in Lexington, Kentucky, and moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in 2001 to focus on songwriting. He has penned successful songs for Kenny Chesney, George Strait, Darius Rucker, and many more. Chris … Continue Reading →

Passenger – Whispers 2

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The new album “Whispers 2” by British singer Passenger is out now. Not just musically an equally great follow-up to his critically acclaimed LP “Whispers” that was released in summer 2014, but also with matching album artwork that is truly charming. According to Passenger, proceeds from this record will be … Continue Reading →

A Wolf Rises from the Ashes

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The Confederate Flag is a part of the fabric of where he’s from. He was raised on Dukes of Hazzard in Alabama and Tennessee. His grandmother listened to Muddy Waters and Howling Wolf while making breakfast when he was a child. But it was Ice Cube’s and Public Enemy’s lyrics … Continue Reading →

Raekwon – Fly International Luxurious Art

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Raekwon is set to release his new album “Fly International Luxurious Art”. With his sixth solo record, the rapper from the Wu-Tang Clan stays true to the raw sound of the Wu, except for the single “All About You” that stems from 2013, was produced by Jerry Wonda and features … Continue Reading →

Review: Yelawolf – Love Story

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More often these days, the hip-hop industry is reverting to the roots of the genre by creating a marriage of rock and roll, blues, and folk with modern vocal acrobatics. The combination of rhythms in a silky twang and machine gun chorus create a new wave of hip-hop that can … Continue Reading →

Celebrating Pop Magazine’s 1st Anniversary

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Today marks the one-year anniversary of Pop Magazine and we want to take this opportunity to say that we are happy to have you as a reader. Pop Magazine has seen some nice growth since its launch one year ago: more writers, more content, and most importantly more readers. Still … Continue Reading →

Review: Alabama Shakes – Sound & Color

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Things have happened pretty quickly for roots rock band Alabama Shakes and their rise to stardom. The group formed in Limestone County, Alabama, and has gone from relative obscurity to playing iconic venues like Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival and Coachella within just a few years. But if you ask … Continue Reading →

Review: Mel Parsons – Drylands

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New Zealand’s Mel Parsons has a lot to say about living life to the fullest extent of opportunity and possibilities. Perhaps the most poignant lyrics of her new studio album Drylands come from these lines that state: “Don’t wait your whole life hoping that things might change, don’t wait your … Continue Reading →

Lauren Daigle – How Can It Be

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Christian pop rock singer Lauren Daigle has released her debut album “How Can It Be”. First published as a five-track EP in 2014, the project has grown into a full-length album since. Produced by Paul Mabury and Jason Ingram, and largely written by Lauren Daigle herself, the result is a … Continue Reading →