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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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DNCE, Be Mean | Track Review 🎵

Up-and-coming pop collective DNCE release one final single, “Be Mean,” ahead of issuing its self-titled, full-length debut LP.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Nov 17, 2016

The xx, On Hold | Track Review 🎵

The xx returns with an electrifying new single, “On Hold.” “On Hold” serves as the promo single from forthcoming album, I See You.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Nov 16, 2016

Hot 100 Jewels: Rae Sremmurd Take ‘Black Beatles’ to No. 1

Hot 100: Rae Sremmurd (“Black Beatles”) ascend up the charts to take no. 1 from The Chainsmokers (“Closer”).

Columns, Music, Scanning the Charts By the musical hype|Nov 16, 2016

Highly Suspect, Serotonia | Track Review 🎵

Highly Suspect shines on single “Serotonia,” the first official single from their highly-anticipated sophomore album, 'The Boy Who Died Wolf.'

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Nov 16, 2016

Joe Remains Consistent on #MYNAMEISJOETHOMAS

Adult Contemporary R&B singer-songwriter Joe remains consistent as ever on his 12th album, '#MYNAMEISJOETHOMAS.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|Nov 16, 2016

Billboard 200 Grooves: Bon Jovi Takes ‘House’ to No. 1

Billboard 200: Bon Jovi Takes ‘This House is Not for Sale’ to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 dated November 26, 2016. Alicia Keys (Here) settles for no. 2.