Grimes, ‘We Appreciate Power’ | Track Review
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The ever-distinct Canadian singer/songwriter Grimes returns with a ‘powerful’ new single, assisted by American singer HANA, “We Appreciate Power.”
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.
Alessia Cara, The Pains of Growing | Album Review
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Following a three-year hiatus, Grammy-winning Canadian pop artist Alessia Cara comes back strong on her sophomore album, ‘The Pains of Growing.’
Kodak Black, ‘Calling My Spirit’ | Track Review
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Perhaps the lethargic flow and distinct voice of rapper Kodak Black will appeal to some on “Calling My Spirit,” the record falls short by my estimation.
Arctic Monkeys, ‘Anyways’ | Track Review
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Post-Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino, Alex Turner and Arctic Monkeys return with another fantastic new single, “Anyways,” in a similar vein.
Mark Ronson, ‘Nothing Breaks Like a Heart’ | Track Review
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Mark Ronson, assisted by Miley Cyrus (vocals) and Jamie xx (production), delivers a stellar, retro country-pop record with “Nothing Breaks Like a Heart.”
ZAYN, ‘Rainberry’ | Track Review
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With the announcement of his sophomore album, ‘Icarus Falls,’ ZAYN drops his seventh advance single, “Rainberry,” which has its moments.
Badflower, ‘x ANA x’ | Track Review
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LA alternative band Badflower delivers an energetic, anxiety-driven single on “X ANA X,” the 2nd advance single from their 2019 debut album, ‘OK, I’M SICK.’
The 1975, A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships | Album Review
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The 1975 delivers an interesting LP with ‘A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships’ that’s imperfect, but chocked-full of interesting ideas.
15 Songs Worth Talking About | Playlist 🎧
![15 Songs Worth Talking About [Photo Credits: Pixabay, Pexels, White Room, Capitol, Paper Route Empire, Dreamville, Interscope, Motown, 300 Entertainment, RCA, Atlantic, Universal]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/15-songs-worth-talking-about.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“15 Songs Worth Talking About” features music courtesy of 5 Seconds of Summer, JMSN, Rita Ora, Troye Sivan, and Why Don’t We among others.
Badflower, ‘Ghost’ | Track Review
LA alternative band Badflower delivers an incredible honest, chilling record about depression & suicide on “Ghost,” an advance single from ‘OK, I’M SICK.’
13 Songs Sure to Make You Smile | Playlist
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“13 Songs Sure to Make You Smile” includes music courtesy of Anderson .Paak, Beach House, Jay-Z, Lil Peep, and Tori Kelly among others.
Getting to Know…Kurt Riley | Interview
For Interview #14, Multi-instrumentalist and singer Kurt Riley totally breaks down his solo artistry, providing The Musical Hype with some in-depth answers.