Anderson Paak – Oxnard

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Anderson Paak has released his third studio LP, entitled “Oxnard”. The album is named after his hometown and completes the beach town series, following 2014’s “Venice” and 2016’s “Malibu”. On his new project, Anderson Paak collaborates with guest stars Kendrick Lamar, Q-Tip, Pusha T, BJ The Chicago Kid, J. Cole, … Continue Reading →

P.O.D. – Circles

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Christian metal band P.O.D. has released their tenth studio album, entitled “Circles”. The band, which formed in 1992 and is based in San Diego, California, has sold over twelve million records worldwide. “Circles” features eleven tracks, including “Rockin’ With The Best” and “Listening For The Silence”, and is the follow-up … Continue Reading →

Mariah Carey – Caution

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Mariah Carey has released her 13th studio album, entitled “Caution”. Since her debut single “Vision Of Love” topped the US charts in 1990, Mariah Carey had a total of 18 number one singles, spending a cumulative 79 weeks on top of the charts, numbers only matched by one other solo … Continue Reading →

Mark Knopfler – Down The Road Wherever

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Mark Knopfler releases his ninth solo studio album, “Down The Road Wherever”. The 69-year-old former frontman of British rock band Dire Straits, with whom he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame earlier this year, delivers a collection of beautiful new songs co-produced by Guy Fletcher. Mark … Continue Reading →

Imagine Dragons – Unpredictable and Unstoppable

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The only predictable thing about Imagine Dragons is their unpredictability. From dropping surprise singles to animating their fans with cryptic tweets, the band knows exactly how to keep their fans on their toes. “I don’t think they really know what’s coming”, lead singer Dan Reynolds reflects. “We get a fair … Continue Reading →

Larkin Poe – Venom & Faith

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“Venom & Faith”, the third studio album by roots rock band Larkin Poe, is out now. Nashville-based Larkin Poe, the band formed by sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell in 2010, released their debut album, titled “Kin”, in 2014, with an altered version, titled “Reskinned”, issued in 2016. Their second album, … Continue Reading →

Barbra Streisand – Walls

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Barbra Streisand has released her new studio album, titled “Walls”. One of the best-selling recording artists of all time, the 76-year-old Streisand is the only artist with a #1 album on the US charts in each of the last six decades. Now she is using her voice to weigh in … Continue Reading →

Review: Darien Dean – Detours

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No matter where you’re headed in life, if you follow the musical “Detours” of Darien Dean, I promise you’ll end up exactly where you need to be. This latest release happens to be the second installment of his “Notes From The Journey” trilogy, and is what he considers his most … Continue Reading →

Nao – Saturn

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British singer-songwriter and record producer Nao has released her sophomore album, titled “Saturn”. The follow-up to 2016’s “For All We Know” is a musical masterpiece of soul, funk, jazz, pop, and electronic music. “Saturn” includes the singles “Another Lifetime” and “Make It Out Alive” featuring Sir. The title track is … Continue Reading →

Elle King – Shake The Spirit

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Elle King has released her second studio album, “Shake The Spirit”. Best known for the hit single “Ex’s & Oh’s” off her critically acclaimed debut LP, King returns with a sophomore record that offers some really good songs like “Baby Outlaw” or “It Girl”, but also includes a couple of … Continue Reading →