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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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Greer, School Night | Track Review 🎵

Up-and-coming Boston pop artist Greer returns with fun new single, “School Night,” assisted by risqué rapper, CupcakKe.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Jul 19, 2017

Lana Del Rey, ‘Coachella – Woodstock in My Mind’ | Track Review

On “Coachella – Woodstock in My Mind,” the 3rd single from ‘Lust for Life,’ Lana Del Rey is feeling emotional, seeking that “Stairway to Heaven”...we think…

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Jul 19, 2017

Declan McKenna, ‘Paracetamol’ | Track Review

As Declan McKenna releases his debut album, ‘What Do You Think About the Car?’ he reprises several gems from his ‘Liar’ EP, including “Paracetamol.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Jul 19, 2017

The Chart Scoop: Jay-Z Takes 4:44 to No. 1 on the Billboard 200

Jay-Z debuts at no. 1 on the Billboard 200, while “Despacito” spends a 10th week at no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Columns, Music, Scanning the Charts By the musical hype|Jul 19, 2017

Aminé, ‘Blinds’ | Track Review

On “Blinds,” confident Oregon up-and-coming rapper Aminé “closes the blinds” because “I want to see me shine.” Shine he does in under a minute-and-a-half.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Jul 18, 2017

Tyler, the Creator, ‘Boredom’ | Track Review

“Boredom” never sounded better than in the hands of Tyler, the Creator. “Boredom” serves as the third single from his fourth album, ‘Flower Boy.’