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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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Imagine Dragons, Thunder | Track Review 🎵

Imagine Dragons return with their second single of 2017, “Thunder.” “Thunder” gives the band another enjoyable, respectable record.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|May 4, 2017

Wale, Shine | Album Review 💿

Washington D.C. rapper Wale switches up things on his fifth studio album, ‘Shine.’ By far, Shine is his happiest, most commercial album to date.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|May 4, 2017

Gorillaz, Humanz | Album Review 💿

Alternative virtual band Gorillaz returns with an ambitious and quirky, yet enjoyable fifth studio album, ‘Humanz.’ ‘Humanz’ is star-studded

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|May 3, 2017

The Chart Scoop: Kendrick Lamar Remains No. 1 on Billboard 200

Kendrick Lamar (‘DAMN.’) spends a second week at no. 1 on the Billboard 200 while Bruno Mars (“That’s What I Like”) moves to no. 1 on the Hot 100.

Columns, Music, Scanning the Charts By the musical hype|May 3, 2017

Fall Out Boy, Young and Menace | Track Review 🎵

Fall Out Boy returns with the oddest single of its career, “Young and Menace.” “Young and Menace” sets up M A N I A as an adventurous album.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|May 2, 2017

Katy Perry, ‘Bon Appétit | Track Review

Katy Perry falls short of her typical glory on her sensual, second single, “Bon Appétit.” Despite being assisted by Migos, “Bon Appétit” lacks relevance.