5 Seconds of Summer, Youngblood | Album Review
Aussie pop band 5 Seconds of Summer returns in compelling fashion on their third album, ‘Youngblood’ with a sleek, modern pop sound.
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.
Norah Jones, ‘My Heart is Full’ | Track Review
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Norah Jones switches up the formula, giving listeners the unexpected on her unique, new, ‘heartfelt’ single, “My Heart is Full.”
Yellow Claw, ‘Waiting’ | Track Review
![Yellow Claw, New Blood [Photo Credit: Barong Family]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/yellow-claw-new-blood-barong-family.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Dutch DJ/producer duo Yellow Claw taps Dutch singer Rochelle for “Waiting,” presumably the final advance single from their third album, ‘New Blood.’
Martin Garrix, ‘Ocean’ | Track Review
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Standout Dutch DJ and producer Martin Garrix enlists Grammy-nominated R&B standout Khalid for a gorgeous, love-centric single, “Ocean.”
‘Look at Me!’: Reminiscing Briefly on the Music of XXXTentacion
Following the news of the tragic death of Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy aka XXXTentacion, I briefly reminisce on the music I covered by the rapper.
18 Songs About Angels & All Things Angelic | Playlist
![18 Songs About Angels & All Things Angelic [Photo Credits: 300 Entertainment, Capitol, Columbia, Epic, Island, Pixabay, Sony]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/18-songs-about-angels-all-things-angelic.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“18 Songs About Angels & All Things Angelic” features music courtesy of Beyoncé, Fall Out Boy, Halsey, Harry Styles, and Troye Sivan among many others.
All Time Low, ‘Everything is Fine’ | Track Review
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According to Alex Gaskarth and pop-punk standouts All Time Low, “Everything is Fine,” or so they assert on their first brand-new single of 2018.
Nas, NASIR | Album Review
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Following a six-year hiatus, Grammy-nominated rap icon Nas finally returns with his highly-anticipated 11th studio album, ‘NASIR.’
Dan + Shay, ‘Keeping Score’ | Track Review
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Country duo Dan + Shay enlist Kelly Clarkson for “Keeping Score,” the fifth single from their self-titled, third studio album.
Bebe Rexha, ‘I’m a Mess’ | Track Review
![Bebe Rexha, Expectations [📷: Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/bebe-rexha-expectations-warner-bros.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Following a ‘slow but steady’ rise to pop success, Bebe Rexha returns with “I’m a Mess,” the presumed final advance single from debut LP, ‘Expectations.’
GoldLink, ‘Got Friends’ | Track Review
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Grammy-nominated rapper GoldLink enlists Grammy-winning R&B artist Miguel for the assist on his new, woman-centric single, “Got Friends.”
Christina Aguilera, Liberation | Album Review 💿
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After a six-year hiatus, pop superstar Christina Aguilera returns with her sixth studio album, ‘Liberation.’ Although imperfect, it has some great moments.