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, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Yellow Claw & DJ Snake, ‘Public Enemy’ | Track Review

Yellow Claw, New Blood [Photo Credit: Barong Family]

Yellow Claw continues releasing singles in advance of their new album, ‘New Blood.’ “Public Enemy” pairs the Dutch duo with DJ Snake.

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Interpol, ‘The Rover’ | Track Review

Interpol returns after a four-year hiatus with its sixth studio album, ‘Marauder.’ The dark, spirited “The Rover” serves as the set’s promo single.

the musical hype
June 13, 2018

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Jeremih & Ty Dolla $ign, ‘The Light’ | Track Review

Jeremih & Ty Dolla $ign, The Light [Photo Credits: Def Jam / Atlantic]

Jeremih and Ty Dolla $ign start the summer off right with the groovy, if shallow sex record, “The Light.” It’s not deep, but it’s certainly lit.

the musical hype
June 13, 2018

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵

DeJ Loaf & Leon Bridges, ‘Liberated’ | Track Review

DeJ Loaf & Leon Bridges, Liberated [Photo Credit: Columbia]

Rapper/Singer DeJ Loaf and throwback soul singer Leon Bridges make a formidable team on the socially-conscious single, “Liberated.”

the musical hype
June 13, 2018

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Ruel, ‘Younger’ | Track Review

15-year old Australian pop singer Ruel sounds more mature beyond his years on “Younger,” an advanced single from his debut EP, ‘Ready.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Marshmello, ‘Tell Me’ | Track Review

Marshmello, Tell Me [Photo Credit: Joytime Collective]

‘Goin’ solo’ without a vocal collaborator on his latest release, Marshmello impresses on his brief, but jam-packed instrumental single, “Tell Me.”

the musical hype
June 13, 2018

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Why Don’t We, ‘Hooked’ | Track Review

Why Don't We, Hooked [Photo Credit: Signature/Atlantic]

Boy band Why Don’t We are ‘innocently naughty’ on their innuendo-heavy new single, “Hooked.” Despite her bad reputation, the boys are ‘hooked.’

the musical hype
June 13, 2018

Album 💿, Music, Reviews

Lykke Li, so sad so sexy | Album Review

Lykke Li, so sad so sexy [Photo Credit: RCA]

Swedish alternative pop standout Lykke Li returns following a four-year hiatus with a short-but-sweet fourth studio album, ‘so sad so sexy.’

the musical hype
June 13, 2018

Evergreen, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture

15 Songs That Reference Stars | Playlist

15 Songs That Reference Stars [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Capitol, Domino, Def Jam, Interscope, Pixabay]

Playlist “15 Songs That Reference Stars” features songs courtesy of Arctic Monkeys, Bazzi, and Kendrick Lamar & SZA, among others.

the musical hype
June 13, 2018

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Prince, ‘Mary Don’t You Weep’ | Track Review

Prince, Piano & A Microphone [Photo Credit: Warner Bros.]

A stunning piano-accompanied interpretation of the spiritual “Mary Don’t Weep” provides further support for the absolute genius of the late, great Prince.