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Why The Musical Hype is poppin'

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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Antonio Liranzo, Fake Friends | Beaming with Pride

In the 52nd edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Fake Friends” performed by Antonio Liranzo.

0 Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Columns, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Jun 19, 2026

Alex Schor & DigBar, Bandsexual | Dazzling Duets

In the 25th edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), rappers Alex Schor and DigBar collaborate on the money-loving single “Bandsexual.”

0 Columns, Dazzling Duets, Music By the musical hype|Jun 19, 2026

11 Swoon Worthy Shirtless Songs | Playlist

11 Swoon Worthy Shirtless Songs features songs by Cassidi, Davis Mallory, Kenny Chesney, MOD SUN, Right Said Fred, and yung gbm.

0 Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Jun 19, 2026

Isak Danielson, Stockholm | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Swedish pop singer-songwriter Isak Danielson compels with his authentic, emotional, and heart-wrenching ballad, “Stockholm.”

0 LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Jun 18, 2026

Daley, Lavender | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ English R&B/soul singer-songwriter Daley drops a bomb soundtrack for the bedroom with his soulful, purple single, “Lavender.”

0 Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Jun 18, 2026

Wynonna, Kentucky Queen | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Country music veteran Wynonna returns in top-notch form on her powerful, vintage-sounding single, “Kentucky Queen.”