Getting to Know… Poison Oak | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know... Poison Oak: Interview #154 [📷: Poison Oak, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/getting-to-know-poison-oak-interview-154.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In our 154th interview in our Getting to Know… series, James Balthes answers our burning questions on behalf of rock band, Poison Oak.
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
the musical hype
The Musical Hype (he/him) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education and music theory/composition, respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Music and writing are two of the most important parts of his life.
Getting to Know… Madeline Castrey | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know... Madeline Castrey [📷 : Madeline Castrey, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/getting-to-know-madeline-castrey-interview-153.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For the 153rd interview in our Getting to Know… series, we gain tremendous insight into the craft of intriguing jazz singer, Madeline Castrey.
Shawn Mendes, Wonder | Album Review 💿
![Shawn Mendes, Wonder [📷 : Island]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/shawn-mendes-wonder-island-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Shawn Mendes begins the transition from heartthrob to fully grown adult on his fourth studio album, Wonder.
100 Best Songs of 2020: Year in Review | Playlist 🎧
![100 Best Songs of 2020: Year in Review [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Republic, Dirty Hit, Columbia, Interscope, Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/100-best-songs-of-2020-year-in-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
100 BEST SONGS OF 2020 🎧 features bops courtesy of BTS, Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga, Megan Thee Stallion, Rina Sawayma & The Weeknd.
Ant Clemons, Better Days | Track Review 🎵
![Ant Clemons, "Better Days" (Ft. Justin Timberlake) [📷 : A. Blessing / Legion / Human Re Sources]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/ant-clemons-better-days-human-re-sources.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Rising Grammy-nominated R&B artist Ant Clemons taps Grammy-winner Justin Timberlake for the sleek, soulful single, “Better Days.”
Prison | 5ive Songs
![Prison: 5ive Songs No. 68 [📷 : Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/prison-5ive-songs-no-68.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On this edition of 5ive Songs, we select five songs that are associated with PRISON or imprisonment in some form or fashion.
Getting to Know… Baby Shakes | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know... Baby Shakes: Interview #152 [📷: Baby Shakes, Brent Faulkner, Dimple Discs, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/getting-to-know-baby-shakes-interview-152.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For the 152nd interview in our Getting to Know… series, we get great insight from NYC rock n roll-punk band, Baby Shakes.
The Weeknd & ROSALÍA, Blinding Lights (Remix) | Track Review
![The Weeknd & ROSALÍA, "Blinding Lights (Remix) [📷 : Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/the-weeknd-rosalia-blinding-lights-remix-republic-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning Latin artist ROSALÍA joins Grammy-winning R&B artist, The Weeknd, on the latest remix of his mega-hit, “Blinding Lights.”
Lil Baby, Errbody | Track Review 🎵
![Lil Baby, Errbody [📷 : Quality Control Music]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/lil-baby-errbody-quality-control-music-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The hits keep on coming for Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Baby, who shines once more on his newest single, “Errbody.”
24kGoldn, Coco | Track Review 🎵
![24kGoldn, "Coco" [📷: Records LLC / Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/24kgoldn-coco-columbia-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The good ‘mood’ continues for melodic rapper 24kGoldn on his short but sweet single, “Coco,” where he’s assisted by DaBaby.
Britney Spears, Swimming in the Stars | Track Review 🎵
![Britney Spears, "Swimming in the Stars" [📷 : RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/britney-spears-swimming-in-the-stars-rca-1.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Despite experiencing a sketchy year, pop icon Britney Spears impresses with the beautiful, lush balladry of “Swimming in the Stars.”
Juice WRLD, Real Shit | Track Review 🎵
![Juice WRLD (with benny blanco), "Real Shit" [📷 : Grade A Productions / Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/juice-wrld-benny-blanco-real-shit-interscope-1.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The great Juice WRLD blesses us with positive vibes on his no lying, posthumous single, “Real Shit” alongside writer/producer benny blanco.