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
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Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Mason Ramsey, ‘The Way I See It’ | Track Review

11-year old rising country artist Mason Ramsey continues to impress on “The Way I See It,” his fourth single post-yodel viral breakthrough.

the musical hype
July 5, 2018

Evergreen, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture, Year in Review

30 Best Albums of 2018 (So Far Revised) | Year in Review

30 Best Albums of 2018 (So Far Revised) [Photo Credits: Domino, Loma Vista, Sub Pop, GOOD, Def Jam, Bad Boy, Atlantic, Bella Union, Columbia]

Albums by Janelle Monáe, Arctic Monkeys, and Ghost round out the top-three of the 30 Best Albums of 2018 (So Far Revised).

the musical hype
July 5, 2018

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Charli XCX, ‘No Angel’ | Track Review

Charli XCX, Focus / No Angel - Single [Photo Credit: Atlantic UK]

After urging her man to ‘focus on her love,’ Charli XCX expresses willingness to change her bad, non-angelic ways for her lover on “No Angel.”

the musical hype
July 5, 2018

Evergreen, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture

13 Over Vs. Under Songs | Playlist 🎧

13 Over vs. Under Songs [Photo Credits: Bella Spencer Games, EMPIRE, Epic, Gamewright, Pixabay, Polydor, Republic]

Competitive playlist “13 Over Vs. Under Songs” features music courtesy of Hayley Kiyoko, Mike Shinoda, Post Malone, and Years & Years.

the musical hype
July 5, 2018

Music, Press Releases & Shopping, Reviews, Songs 🎵

lovelytheband, ‘emotion’ | Track Review

lovelytheband, finding it hard to smile [Photo Credit: The Century Family]

Rising alternative pop collective lovelytheband shines on “Emotion,” one of many advance singles from the band’s debut LP, ‘finding it hard to smile.’