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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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The Chart Scoop | Lorde Brings the ‘Melodrama’ at No. 1

Lorde sees her sophomore album, Melodrama, debut at no. 1 on the Billboard 200. “Despacito” spends a seventh week at no. 1 on the Hot 100.

Music, Scanning the Charts By the musical hype|Jun 28, 2017

An Eerie Soundtrack to Jeffrey Dahmer | Playlist

Jeffrey Dahmer ranks among the most infamous serial killers ever. Numerous musicians have written songs depicting his hellishness.

Evergreen, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture, True Crime By the musical hype|Jun 27, 2017

DJ Khaled, Grateful | Album Review 💿

DJ Khaled returns with the most star-studded album of his career with ‘Grateful.’ At nearly 90 minutes, it’s jam-packed with hits.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|Jun 27, 2017

Music Shopping List | Calvin Harris Adds Some ‘Funk’

In the final music release date in June, Friday, June 30, new albums arrive courtesy of Calvin Harris, Superfruit, and Washed Out among others.

Columns, Music, Press Releases & Shopping By the musical hype|Jun 26, 2017

Foo Fighters, ‘Run’ | Track Review

Rock darlings Foo Fighters return with energetic new single “Run,” which serves as the promo for upcoming album, ‘Concrete and Gold.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Jun 26, 2017

Fall Out Boy, ‘Champion’ | Track Review

Following the disastrous “Young and Menace,” Fall Out Boy returns with a respectable single, “Champion,” redirecting the promo campaign for 'M A N I A.'