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Getting to Know… Crejuvent | Interview

For Interview #34 in our ‘Getting to Know…’ series, The Musical Hype chats with Fredrico ‘Freddy’ Spera, the brainchild of extreme metal band, Crejuvent.

By the musical hype, 7 years ago

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Looseleaf, CONFETTI | Track Review

Happily “engayed” pop duo Looseleaf (Anthony Marone and Wesley Edwards) drop a fresh, must-hear gem “CONFETTI” celebrating pride, love, and community.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 18, 2019 ago

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Bazzi, Focus | Track Review

Rising urban-pop musician Bazzi, known for breakout hit “Mine,” returns with a confident, enjoyable single, “Focus,” assisted by rapper 21 Savage.

By the musical hype, 7 years ago

Columns

Getting to Know… SUE | Interview 🎤

For the 33rd interview in the ‘Getting to know…’ series, The Musical Hype gets the lowdown from Elliot Stone of the UK noise rock band, SUE.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 17, 2019 ago

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Chris Brown, Wobble Up | Track Review

Chris Brown remains raunchy AF on “Wobble Up,” the third advance single from his ninth solo album, ‘Indigo.’ Nicki Minaj and G-Eazy assist.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 17, 2019 ago

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Taylor Swift, You Need to Calm Down | Track Review

Taylor Swift delivers an empowering, catchy anthem supporting LGBTQ+ rights on “You Need to Calm Down,” the second single from her seventh LP, ‘Lover.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 17, 2019 ago

“11 Intriguing Songs That Reference Skin” [Photo Credits: American Recordings, Bruce Springsteen, Capitol, Columbia, Def Jam, Metal Blade, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Ryan Caraveo, Sony, Warner Bros.]

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11 Intriguing Songs That Reference Skin | Playlist

“11 Intriguing Songs That Reference Skin” features music courtesy of Bruce Springsteen, Cannibal Corpse, Cage the Elephant, Ryan Caraveo, and Solange.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 17, 2019 ago

“11 Songs All About Dads & Fathers… To an Extent” [Photo Credits: Big Machine, Capitol, Hollywood, Island, Loma Vista, Mack Avenue, Millennial, Motown, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Sony]

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11 Songs All About Dads & Fathers… To an Extent | Playlist 🎧

“11 Songs All About Dads & Fathers” features compelling musical selections by Badflower, D’Angelo, Demi Lovato, Denzel Curry & Kirk Franklin.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 14, 2019 ago

Getting to Know... Avalanche [Photo Credits: Avalanche, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]

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Getting to Know… Avalanche | Interview

For interview #32 in the ‘Getting to Know’ series, The Musical Hype gets the scoop about self-described “gut busting, high energy” rock band, Avalanche.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 13, 2019 ago

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Kevin McHale, James Dean | Track Review

Former Glee actor and pop musician Kevin McHale drops a must-hear, steamy bop with “James Dean,” the second single from his debut solo EP, ‘Boy.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 13, 2019 ago

“13 Songs That’ll Make You Stop What You’re Doing” [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Big Machine, Boominati, Cash Money, Def Jam, DGC, Epic, G.O.O.D., Make Noise, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Republic, Sony]

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13 Songs That’ll Make You Stop What You’re Doing | Playlist 🎧

“13 Songs That’ll Make You Stop What You’re Doing” features music courtesy of Blueface, Miley Cyrus, Pistol Annies, Thomas Rhett, and YG.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 12, 2019 ago

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Madonna, Dark Ballet | Track Review

With “Dark Ballet,” pop icon Madonna delivers arguably the oddest and quirkiest single of her illustrious career. It’s unique, if incredibly off-putting.

By the musical hype, 7 years ago