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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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Soft Cell, Tainted Love | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the 14th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Tainted Love” performed by English synthpop duo Soft Cell.

1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏, Columns, LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Apr 15, 2025

Betty Everett, There’ll Come A Time | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 60th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “There’ll Come A Time” by Betty Everett.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Apr 15, 2025

Bryce Quartz, Daddy Dick | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

In the 29th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Daddy Dick” by Bryce Quartz.

Columns, LGBTQ, Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥, Music By the musical hype|Apr 15, 2025

Ghost, Lachryma | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning Swedish band Ghost makes us shed a tear of joy listening to “Lachryma,” the banging second single from Skeleta.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Apr 14, 2025

Lana Del Rey, Henry, come on | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Lana Del Rey drops her first single of 2025, the country-infused “Henry, come on.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Apr 14, 2025

Gladys Knight & The Pips, Friendship Train | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 59th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Friendship Train” by Gladys Knight & The Pips.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Apr 14, 2025

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