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The Musical Hype is an all-encompassing music blog featuring album + song reviews, playlists, interviews & various columns.

Song Reviews

Songs of various musical styles are reviewed.

Album Reviews

Albums of various styles are reviewed.

Playlists

Playlists rank among our proudest achievements.

Interviews

Q&As with intriguing musicians & bands.

Columns

Intriguing columns including Covers, Head 2 Head, Midnight Heat, Music Lifts, Throwback Vibez & LGBTQ Bopz among others.

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Sukihana, Up On Me | Spicy Tunez

In the 12th edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Up On Me” by Sukihana.

0 Columns, Music, Spicy Tunez 🌶️ 🎶 By the musical hype|Feb 10, 2026

Vance Joy, Riptide | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the sixth edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “Riptide” by Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy.

0 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏, Columns, Music By the musical hype|Feb 10, 2026

Barry Manilow, I Write the Songs | Throwback Vibez

In the 18th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “I Write the Songs” by iconic pop musician Barry Manilow.

0 Columns, LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Feb 10, 2026

Feng, J*b | Song Review

English rapper, songwriter, and producer Feng does his big one on the short but utterly sweet “J*b”. The job may suck, but the song is a surefire vibe!

0 Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Feb 9, 2026

Tame Impala & JENNIE, Dracula – JENNIE Remix | Song Review

Tame Impala and JENNIE bring down the house with the infectious and irresistible “Dracula – JENNIE Remix,” a remix of Tame Impala’s 2025 top 40 pop hit.

0 Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Feb 9, 2026

Hurricane Wisdom, Over Now | Song Review

Florida rapper Hurricane Wisdom delivers an enjoyable, reflective, and short melodic rap single with “Over Now.”