Robin Thicke – Paula

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Robin Thicke is back with his new album “Paula”, a record dedicated to his estranged wife in a bid to win her back. The “Blurred Lines” singer made headlines with his public efforts to win back the heart of his wife, actress Paula Patton, since they separated in February 2014 … Continue Reading →

Leela James: A Diva Taking Care of Business

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In the early days of Leela James’ career of being a talented, bright-eyed and bushy-coiffed soul singer, the business side of the music industry wasn’t something that her team had handled in the most profitable way. Looking back, she acknowledges that she has the quintessential artist story of being excited … Continue Reading →

Review: Joe – Bridges

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Joe’s new album, Bridges, is as smooth as a glass of chilled moscato, in a manner of speaking. The R&B veteran singer and songwriter is true to his soulful roots with his eleventh studio release of ballads and up-tempo tunes. Many songs have a throwback feel to them, bringing artists … Continue Reading →

Review: Lana Del Rey – Ultraviolence

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If Lana Del Rey knows how to do anything, it’s stay in her lane. The melodrama of her self-defined genre known as ‘Hollywood sadcore’ is revisited on her new studio album Ultraviolence. Despite claims following the release of 2012’s Born to Die that as a singer and songwriter she had … Continue Reading →

Review: Jennifer Lopez – A.K.A.

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Jenny from the block, better known around the globe as international pop icon J-Lo, is one of those triple-plus threats that have managed careers in entertainment made platinum through a solid fan base across the board. She started off as a dancer, and became a blockbuster actress, yet a great … Continue Reading →

Linkin Park – The Hunting Party

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Linkin Park is back with their much anticipated album ‘The Hunting Party’. The record was produced by Linkin Park band members Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson. The hard rock group that formed 18 years ago in California has been riding a high tide of success since their first album release … Continue Reading →

Demun Jones – Jones County

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Demun Jones has released his country-rap album ‘Jones County’. The title refers to the Georgia county where he was raised and this record is his way of honoring the place of his childhood and the people that matter to him. The 12-track album features songs like ‘Country Fried’ and ‘11’ … Continue Reading →

Review: First Aid Kit – Stay Gold

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First Aid Kit’s music appears to come from a generation past, or one that never quite existed in Stockholm as we know it, considering Sweden’s international pop acts like ABBA or Little Dragon. Possessing a synergy similar to American country siblings whose close harmonies are part of their vocal identity, … Continue Reading →

Review: Selwyn Birchwood – Don’t Call No Ambulance

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Selwyn Birchwood is his name, and he was born to play the blues. Although it wasn’t until his early teenage years that he would formally tap into his gifted ability as a guitarist, and later the electric lap steel guitar, he encompasses an old soul that embodies bluesy grit and … Continue Reading →

McKenna Faith – Let’s Get Lost

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New album ‘Let’s Get Lost’ by 19-year-old country singer McKenna Faith is out now. The young artist from California, who has performed more than 100 shows in 2012, is definitely making a name for herself. She has already gained a foothold in the world of country music and with her … Continue Reading →