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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 ~

25 Best Albums of 2019 | Year in Review 💿🎧

Albums from Ariana Grande, Lana Del Rey, Billie Eilish, Lizzo, and Vampire Weekend comprise the 25 Best Albums of 2019, year in review list.

Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture, Year in Review By the musical hype|Dec 21, 2019

Harry Styles, Fine Line | Album Review 💿

Harry Styles, the ‘chosen one’ of One Direction, shines bright on his highly anticipated sophomore album, FINE LINE.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|Dec 19, 2019

51 Best Songs of 2019 | Year in Review 🎧

51 Best Songs of 2019 features certified bops courtesy of Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Lil Nas X, Vampire Weekend, Ariana Grande & DaBaby.

Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture, Year in Review By the musical hype|Dec 16, 2019

Getting to Know… Leaving Eden | Interview (Interview #44) 🎤

For Interview #44 in the ‘Getting to Know…’ series (for a 2nd time), The Musical Hype gets the scoop from Boston rock band, Leaving Eden.

Columns, Interviews, Music By the musical hype|Dec 13, 2019

Halsey, Finally // beautiful stranger | Track Review 🎵

Halsey drops an uncharacteristic, but brilliant love song, “Finally // beautiful stranger,” ahead of her highly anticipated 3rd LP, Manic.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Dec 13, 2019

Halsey, SUGA’s Interlude | Track Review 🎵

Halsey, alongside South Korean rapper SUGA (BTS), delivers a brief, enjoyable single in “SUGA’s Interlude,” appearing on her 2020 LP, Manic.