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97 Words: “red flag collector” by Kelly Clarkson

Ever-proud Texan Kelly Clarkson takes us through the Wild Wild West en route to post-divorce “high road livin'” on the latest offering from “chemistry.” Of the five songs released so far, “red flag collector” by far has the most sting. Where last week’s “i hate love” was bittersweet, “red flag collector” is triumphantly bitter. Sprinkled with just enough “yeehaw”-inducing musical
lady gaga the cure

97 Words: Lady Gaga has found “The Cure”

April 16, 2017
If you’re suffering from Pop withdrawals, don’t you worry: Lady Gaga has found “The Cure.” Last night at Coachella, Gaga premiered her new Pop single and healed the souls of her fans. After taking on Rock and Acoustic with Joanne, she’s back to her Pop sound. “The Cure” is the breezy, catchy,

97 Words: Years & Years “Meteorite”

September 18, 2016
For their first new musical offering of 2016, Years & Years take off with “Meteorite”. Featured on the soundtrack to Bridget Jones’ Baby, the track opens with starry synths and highlights the band’s signature electro-pop sound, but is enhanced with several nods to disco. It’s complimented, as always, by Olly Alexander’s

97 Words: James TW “Naked”

May 22, 2016
James TW kicks down the door on “Naked”, the standout track from his debut EP First Impressions. Built on a foot-stomping bluesy beat and guitar/bass, his masterfully doubled vocals (a high and low) flow incredibly. His voice stretches across octaves, showing promise to reach into an upper register that compliments

97 Words: Frank Sinatra at 100

December 13, 2015
Frank was everything. He was a God to me growing up. The day he died, my grandmother wouldn’t speak to me on the phone she was so distraught. I’ve grown to appreciate the music more as I’ve grown up. He is unparalleled. “Fly Me To The Moon” is forever my
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