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.

Joined: June 16, 2016
Articles: 11114
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Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews

Logic, YSIV | Album Review 💿

Grammy-nominated rapper Logic remains on autopilot throughout the course of his highly-anticipated, fourth studio album, ‘YSIV.

the musical hype
October 4, 2018

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Pistol Annies, Interstate Gospel | Track Review 🎵

Pistol Annies, Interstate Gospel [Photo Credit: Sony]

Pistol Annies ‘get their praise on’ on the gospel-tinged, traditional country single, “Interstate Gospel,” the title track from their 3rd LP.

the musical hype
October 3, 2018

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Kodak Black, ‘If I’m Lyin, I’m Flyin’ | Track Review

Kodak Black, If I'm Lyin, I'm Flyin [Photo Credit: Atlantic]

Although still near the top of the list of polarizing rappers, Kodak Black delivers an enjoyable, respectable single with “If I’m Lyin, I’m Flyin.”

the musical hype
October 3, 2018

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Shawn Mendes & Zedd, ‘Lost in Japan (Remix)’ | Track Review

Shawn Mendes & Zedd, Lost in Japan (Remix) [Photo Credit: Island]

DJ/producer Zedd amplifies the greatness of an already terrific song, Shawn Mendes’ soulful-pop joint, “Lost in Japan,” with a tasteful remix.

the musical hype
October 3, 2018

Columns, Interviews, Music

Getting to Know…Scant Regard | Interview

Scant Regard [Photo Credit: Scant Regard]

For Interview #5, The Musical Hype spends time ‘Getting to Know’ “twanging surf guitar-playing, heavy electronica artist,” Scant Regard (Will Crewdson).