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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.

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Raheem DeVaughn Consistent on ‘Love Sex Passion’

Raheem DeVaughn maintains the utmost consistency on his latest studio album, 'Love Sex Passion.' While not game changing, 'Love Sex Passion' is sound.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|Feb 25, 2015

Oscar Winners for Best Original Song, 2005 – 2015

Over the past decade, there've been great and puzzling Oscar wins for Original Song. Many losers should’ve been recognized, but favorites don't always win.

Evergreen, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Feb 24, 2015

Drake Is In the Zone on ‘If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late’

Drake shocks the world by releasing an unexpected mixtape, 'If You're Reading This It's Too Late'. Mixtape or not, Drake is clearly "in the zone."

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|Feb 18, 2015

Father John Misty, I Love You, Honeybear | Album Review

Every harmonic progression, orchestration, and musical push feel as if Father John Misty sought nothing short of perfection on I Love You, Honeybear.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|Feb 17, 2015

Björk, Vulnicura | Album Review 💿

Icelandic musician Björk's surprise album 'Vulnicura' is sure to make alt-music fans and nerds "giggle like schoolgirls with glee."

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|Feb 12, 2015

George Ezra, ‘Wanted On Voyage’ | Album Review

'Wanted On Voyage' is a fantastic debut album from George Ezra. Unlikely to receive the attention it should stateside, it stands out among winter releases.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|Feb 11, 2015

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