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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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Sia, The Greatest | Track Review 🎵

Sia returns with a brand, spanking new single “The Greatest” featuring ‘it’ rapper Kendrick Lamar. “The Greatest” has the potential to be a big hit.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Sep 13, 2016

Die Antwoord, Fat Faded Fuck Face | Track Review 🎵

South African collective Die Antwoord returns with southern rap-infused single, “Fat Faded F**k Face,” ahead of LP, 'Mount Ninji and da Nice Time Kid'.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Sep 12, 2016

Music Shopping List: Usher, Mac Miller & More

Two big names – Usher (Hard II Love) and Mac Miller (The Divine Feminine) – release new albums this week, Friday, September 16.

Music, Press Releases & Shopping By the musical hype|Sep 12, 2016

Lady Gaga, Perfect Illusion | Track Review 🎵

Lady Gaga ‘nails it’ on long-awaited, comeback single “Perfect Illusion.” Vocally, she sounds as ripe as ever.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Sep 12, 2016

Bastille, Wild World | Album Review

Brit alt-rock, indie-pop band Bastille delivers a brilliant sophomore LP with 'Wild World.' Frontman Dan Smith sounds superb, delivering fantastic vocals.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|Sep 12, 2016

Billboard: Travis Scott Takes No. 1 On The Billboard 200

Travis Scott makes savvy move releasing ‘Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight’ during a quiet week and tops the Billboard 200.

Columns, Music, Scanning the Charts By the musical hype|Sep 12, 2016

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