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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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X Ambassadors, ‘Ahead of Myself’ | Track Review

Alternative rock collective X Ambassadors drop “Ahead of Myself,” the fourth single they’ve released in 2017 ahead of their forthcoming album.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Jul 25, 2017

The 12 Most Interesting Album Titles of 2016 | Year in Review

The Most Interesting Album Titles of 2016 features 12 album titles worth mentioning because they stand out. The albums are categorized alphabetically by artist.

Evergreen, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture, Year in Review By the musical hype|Jul 25, 2017

Lana Del Rey, Lust for Life | Album Review

Alternative pop/rock standout Lana del Rey returns with her fourth full-length album, 'Lust for Life,' which ranks among her best work yet.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|Jul 25, 2017

Music Shopping List | Arcade Fire Drops ‘Everything Now’

Arcade Fire owns the distinction of having the most coveted new music album on July 28, 2017 with ‘Everything Now.’

Columns, Music, Press Releases & Shopping By the musical hype|Jul 24, 2017

Jake Miller, 2:00am in LA | Album Review

Pop heartthrob Jake Miller remains consistent on his latest project, ‘2:00am in LA.’ More folks should be listening to the 24-year old artist.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|Jul 24, 2017

The War on Drugs, ‘Strangest Thing’ | Track Review

After blessing us with “Holding On,” The War on Drugs returns with “Strangest Thing,” the second single from forthcoming album, ‘A Deeper Understanding.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Jul 24, 2017

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