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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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The Boot Scootin’ Sissies, Dip, Duallys, and Dick | Spicy Tunez

In the 31st edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Dip, Duallys, and Dick” by The Boot Scootin’ Sissies.

0 Columns, LGBTQ, Music, Spicy Tunez 🌶️ 🎶 By the musical hype|Apr 16, 2026

Johnny “Guitar” Watson, It’s All About You | Throwback Vibez

In the 46th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “It’s All About You” by Johnny “Guitar” Watson.

0 Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Apr 16, 2026

Jenna Doe, U-HAUL | Beaming with Pride

In the 30th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “U-HAUL” performed by Canadian singer-songwriter Jenna Doe.

0 Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Columns, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Apr 15, 2026

They Might Be Giants, Istanbul (Not Constantinople) | COVERS

In the 11th edition of COVERS (2026), They Might Be Giants delivers a compelling rendition of “Istanbul (Not Constantinople),” originally by The Four Lads.