The Rolling Stones, Living in a Ghost Town | Track Review 🎵
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The Rolling Stones deliver a surefire hit with “Living in a Ghost Town,” a song not inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic, yet captures it.
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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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.
Cormega, Mega (EP) | Album Review 💿
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Underrated, incredibly gifted, veteran New York rapper Cormega “shines bright like a diamond” on his seven-song EP, Mega.
Kelly Clarkson, I Dare You | Terrific Tuesday 💎
![Kelly Clarkson, “I Dare You” | Terrific Tuesday [Photo Credits: AnnaliseArt, Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Robin Higgins, taniarose]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/terrific-tuesday-kelly-clarkson-4282020.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Kelly Clarkson uplifts on the fearless “I Dare You,” which feels tailor made to atone for a Mad Monday and ring in a Terrific Tuesday.
11 More Really ‘Good’ Songs… It’s That Simple | Playlist 🎧
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“11 More Really ‘Good’ Songs… It’s That Simple” features music courtesy of Alicia Keys, Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Mac Miller & Ne-Yo.
Getting to Know… Tradmrkd | Interview 🎤
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For the 78th interview on The Musical Hype, Eddie Flinn provides insight into the Scottish alternative rock band, Tradmrkd.
Alicia Keys, “Good Job” | Track Review 🎵
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With “Good Job,” the 4th single from Alicia, Alicia Keys delivers an encouraging and uplifting song aimed at everyone affected by COVID-19.
Hopsin, Covid Mansion | Track Review 🎵
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The ever unapologetic Hopsin joins a growing number of musicians releasing coronavirus inspired songs with the polarizing “Covid Mansion.”
Alec Benjamin, Six Feet Apart | Track Review 🎵
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On “Six Feet Apart,” Alec Benjamin releases a song that superbly captures the emotional effects of COVID-19 in regard to social distancing.
Fiona Apple, Fetch the Bolt Cutters | Mad Monday 💎
![Fiona Apple, “Fetch the Bolt Cutters” | Mad Monday [Photo Credits: Alexis, Brent Faulkner, Epic,The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Robin Higgins, taniarose, Tumisu]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/mad-monday-fiona-apple-mad-monday-4272020.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Fiona Apple brings some anger to Mad Monday with “Fetch the Bolt Cutters,” the title track from her long awaited fifth LP.
10 Songs That Capture & Embody the Pandemic | Playlist 🎧
![10 Songs That Capture & Embody the Pandemic [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/10-songs-that-capture-and-embody-the-pandemic-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“10 Songs That Capture & Embody the Pandemic” features Alec Benjamin, Hopsin, Kacey Musgraves, OneRepublic & Twenty One Pilots.
Weekly Gems 💎 No. 4: Week of 4-20-2020 | Playlist 🎧
![Weekly Gems No. 4: Week of 4-20-2020 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, Def Jam, Interscope, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/weekly-gems-4-4202020.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
WEEKLY GEMS 💎NO. 4: WEEK OF 4-20-2020 features music courtesy of DaBaby, Grimes, The Strokes & Usher among others.
Hayley Williams, Leave It Alone | Somber Sunday 💎
![Somber Sunday No. 4: Hayley Williams, “Leave It Alone” [Photo Credits: Andre Beukes, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Stock Snap]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/somber-sunday-hayley-williams-4262020.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Hayley Williams helps Somber Sunday live up to its name with her grief-filled record, “Leave It Alone,” hailing from Petals for Armor.