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Why The Musical Hype is poppin'

The Musical Hype is an all-encompassing music blog featuring album + song reviews, playlists, interviews & various columns.

Song Reviews

Songs of various musical styles are reviewed.

Album Reviews

Albums of various styles are reviewed.

Playlists

Playlists rank among our proudest achievements.

Interviews

Q&As with intriguing musicians & bands.

Columns

Intriguing columns including Covers, Head 2 Head, Midnight Heat, Music Lifts, Throwback Vibez & LGBTQ Bopz among others.

~ The Musical Hype ~

Aerosmith, Big Ten Inch Record | COVERS

In the 21st edition of COVERS (2025), Aerosmith delivers a compelling rendition of “Big Ten Inch Record,” originally performed by Bull Moose Jackson.

Columns, COVERS, Music By the musical hype|Jul 9, 2025

Owen Pallett, Lewis Takes Off His Shirt | Wacky Wednesday

In the 28th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “Lewis Takes Off His Shirt,” performed by Owen Pallett.

Columns, LGBTQ, Music, Wacky Wednesday By the musical hype|Jul 9, 2025

15 Surefire Classics from the 1970s | Playlist 🎧

15 Surefire Classics from the 1970s features songs by Andy Gibb, Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Joe Simon, Ramones, and William Bell.

Evergreen, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Jul 9, 2025

Kendrick Lamar, GNX | 💿 Review

Grammy- and Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar delivers another enjoyable, well-rounded sixth album with the more accessible GNX.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|Jul 8, 2025

The Dynamic Superiors, Shoe Shoe Shine | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the 26th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Shoe Shoe Shine” performed by The Dynamic Superiors.

1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏, Columns, Music By the musical hype|Jul 8, 2025

The B-52’s, Love Shack | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 108th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Love Shack” by The B-52’s.

Columns, LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Jul 8, 2025

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