FINNEAS, I Lost a Friend | Somber Sunday 💎
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FINNEAS sings expressively about his ‘lost friend’ on the brilliant “I Lost a Friend,” the perfect fit for Somber Sunday.
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.
Ryan Beatty, Flowers at the Door | Steamy Saturday 💎
![Steamy Saturday [Photo Credits: Andre Beukes, Boy in Jeans, Brent Faulkner, Interscope, The Musical Hype, Nathanel Love/Family Photo Studio, Pexels, Pixabay, SilviaP_Design]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/steamy-saturday-ryan-beatty-flowers-at-the-door-interscope-442020.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Ryan Beatty sings about sweet pleasure on “Flowers at the Door,” a perfect exemplification of Steamy Saturday.
Getting to Know… Joneser | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know... Joneser: Interview #70 [Photo Credits: Joneser, Stas Verechuk, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/getting-to-know-joneser-interview-70.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Stas Verechuk, the frontman of Ukranian indie-rock band Joneser, makes the 70th interview on The Musical Hype among the best yet.
Pearl Jam, Gigaton | Album Review 💿
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Nearly 7 years after their previous album, Lightning Bolt, grunge rock darlings Pearl Jam make a strong comeback on their 11th album, Gigaton.
Liz Uzi Vert, Strawberry Peels | Fun Friday 💎
![Fun Friday [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Broesis, The Musical Hype, OmarMedinaFilms, Pixabay, taniarose]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/fun-friday-lil-uzi-vert-strawberry-peels-atlantic-422020.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Lil Uzi Vert and friends get a bit wasted on the short but sweet banger, “Strawberry Peels,” on Fun Friday. Fun Friday features songs that are energetic and exciting; supercharged for the weekend. There will be no BALLADS whatsoever on…
ROSALÍA, Dolerme | Track Review 🎵
![ROSALÍA, "Dolerme" [Photo Credit: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/rosalia-dolerme-columbia-2.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning Spanish pop musician ROSALÍA continues to showcase her tremendous artistry via single, “Dolerme.”
Wiz Khalifa, Contact | Track Review 🎵
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Following the successful “Bammer,” rapper Wiz Khalifa, assisted by Tyga, returns with another banger, “Contact.”
Florida Georgia Line, I Love My Country | Track Review 🎵
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While the patriotism is appreciated, country duo Florida Georgia Line fall short on the twang heavy, lyrically inept “I Love My Country.”
Trevor Daniel, Nicotine | Album Review 💿
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Pop singer/songwriter Trevor Daniel definitely delivers a ‘vibe’ on his brief but entertaining debut album, Nicotine.
Bobby McFerrin, Don’t Worry Be Happy | Throwback Thursday 💎
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Taking it back to 1988, Bobby McFerrin continues to captivate us all with “Don’t Worry Be Happy” on Throwback Thursday (TBT).
13 Wet Songs About Water, Water, Water! | Playlist 🎧
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13 Wet Songs About Water, Water, Water! 🎧 features songs by Adele, Bon Iver, Emeli Sandé, Galantis & Kanye West.
5 Seconds of Summer, CALM | Album Review 💿
Aussie pop collective 5 Seconds of Summer deliver an enjoyable, sleek, and well-rounded fourth studio album with CALM.