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Why The Musical Hype is poppin'

The Musical Hype is an all-encompassing music blog/site featuring reviews, playlists, interviews & columns.

Reviews

Various songs and albums reviewed.

Playlists

Playlists are our thang.

Columns

Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Spicy Tunes , Throwback Vibez, and Wacky Wednesday among others.

Stemin, Flip Flop | Beaming with Pride

In the 85th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Flip Flop,” performed by Stemin featuring Dyan Tai.

0 Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Columns, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Oct 2, 2026

Getting to Know… Prayers Electric → Interview

In the 521st Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the British indie psych punk rock band Prayers Electric.

0 Columns, Interviews, Music By the musical hype|Oct 2, 2026

Roberta Flack, Gone Away | Throwback Vibez

In the 103rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Gone Away” by legendary singer-pianist Roberta Flack.

0 Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Oct 2, 2026

13 Fantastic Songs About Friends | Playlist

13 Fantastic Songs About Friends features songs by Alexander Stewart x Lauren Spencer Smith, Baby Rose x Leon Thomas, Drake, Foo Fighters, Gracie Abrams & Jordan Firstman.