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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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Billboard 200: Dropkick Murphys Debut at No. 8

In another slow January sales week, Dropkicks Murphys earn the highest debut on the Billboard 200 with 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory landing at no. 8.

Columns, Music, Scanning the Charts By the musical hype|Jan 17, 2017

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Music Shopping List: AFI & More

The return of AFI (AFI (The Blood Album)) marks the biggest new music release of a quiet January 20, 2017 release date.

Music, Press Releases & Shopping By the musical hype|Jan 16, 2017

The xx, I See You | Album Review 💿

The xx return with cool, calm, and collected third album, ‘I See You.’ Chemistry, production, and vocals are major selling points.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|Jan 16, 2017

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AFI, Snow Cats | Track Review 🎵

Goth-rock vets AFI returns with AFI (The Blood Album), their first album since 2013. “Snow Cats” serves as one of four pre-release singles.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Jan 16, 2017

The Chainsmokers, Paris | Track Review 🎵

The Chainsmokers return in 2017 with another likely hit single, “Paris.” “Paris” is enjoyable, but not particularly game changing.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Jan 16, 2017

August Alsina, Drugs | Track Review 🎵

Underrated urban contemporary artist August Alsina returns with addictive, passionate new single, “Drugs.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Jan 13, 2017

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