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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 ~

Otis Redding, Try A Little Tenderness | Throwback Vibez

In the 156th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Try A Little Tenderness” by Otis Redding.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Sep 30, 2025

Pansy Division, Bill & Ted’s Homosexual Adventure | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

In the 77th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Bill & Ted’s Homosexual Adventure” by Pansy Division.

Columns, LGBTQ, Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥, Music By the musical hype|Sep 30, 2025

Getting to Know… Karnage Through Crossing | Interview

In the 483rd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Calgary, Alberta metal band, Karnage Through Crossing.

Columns, Interviews, Music By the musical hype|Sep 29, 2025

Getting to Know… Collaborations | Interview

In the 482nd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Collaborations, a project where indie artists collaborate to produce inspirational songs.

Columns, Interviews, Music By the musical hype|Sep 29, 2025