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

10 Worst Songs of 2018 (So Far) | Year in Review

10 Worst Songs of 2018 (So Far) [Photo Credits: Atlantic UK, B.H.A.D. Music, Big Loud, Def Jam, Filthy Fangs, RCA, Warner Bros.]

Bella Thorne, Lil Xan, Kanye West, Rita Ora, and Bhad Bhabie round out the top-five of the 10 worst songs of 2018 (so far).

the musical hype
June 4, 2018

Album 💿, Music, Reviews

Ezra Furman, Transangelic Exodus | Album Review

Ezra Furman, Transangelic Exodus [📷: Bella Union]

Gender-fluid rock musician Ezra Furman delivers one of the best albums that only a few people have heard with his self-described, ‘Queer Outlaw Saga,’ ‘Transangelic Exodus.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews

Jessie J, R.O.S.E. | Album Review

Jessie J, R.O.S.E. [Photo Credit: Republic]

Jessie J delivers the best album of her career with ‘R.O.S.E.,’ issued uniquely as four four-song EPs: ‘Realisations,’ ‘Obsessions,’ ‘Sex,’ and ‘Empowerment.’

the musical hype
June 1, 2018

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

50 Best Songs of 2018 (So Far) | Year in Review

50 Best Songs of 2018 (So Far) [Photo Credits: Bad Boy, Cash Money, Interscope, Island, Loma Vista, RCA, Republic, Universal]

Childish Gambino, Years & Years, Janelle Monáe, Drake, and Shawn Mendes earn songs in the top-five of the “50 Best Songs of 2018 (So Far).”

the musical hype
June 1, 2018

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Jake Shears, ‘Creep City’ | Track Review

Jake Shears, Jake Shears [📷: Freida Jean]

Scissor Sisters’ frontman Jake Shears steps out on his own on debut single, “Creep City,” from his forthcoming, self-titled, solo debut.

the musical hype
May 31, 2018

Album 💿, Music, Reviews

Bazzi, COSMIC | Album Review

20-year old pop artist Bazzi showcases ample potential on his debut album, COSMIC. He focuses on love, sex, and achieving his dreams in Cali.

the musical hype
May 31, 2018

Music

Maddie Poppe, ‘Going Going Gone’ | Track Review

Maddie Poppe, Going Going Gone [Photo Credits: Hollywood / 19]

Maddie Poppe, the winner of the first season of the revived version of American Idol, exhibits potential on the studio version of winning original single, “Going Going Gone.”

the musical hype
May 31, 2018

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews

BTS, Love Yourself 轉 ‘Tear’ | Album Review

BTS, Love Yourself 轉 'Tear' [Photo Credit: Bighit Entertainment]

Rising K-pop collective BTS delivers an enjoyable, energetic album with ‘Love Yourself 轉 ‘Tear’, their historic no. 1 album on the Billboard 200.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews

Jessie J, R.O.S.E. (Empowerment) | Album Review

Jessie J, R.O.S.E. (Empowerment) © Republic

Jessie J uplifts on ‘R.O.S.E. (Empowerment),’ the fourth and final four-song EP that comprises her fourth studio album, ‘R.O.S.E.’

Evergreen, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture

Songs About Boys, Vol. 1 | Playlist

Songs About Boys, Vol. 1 [Photo Credits: Asylum, Atlantic, Pixabay]

Artists contributing to the overwhelming boyishness of “Songs About Boys, Vol. 1” include Charlie Puth, The Chainsmokers and Charli XCX among many others.