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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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Kane Brown, Thunder in the Rain | Track Review 🎵

Up-and-coming country musician Kane Brown drops a new single “Thunder in the Rain.” It’s pleasant, but not great or transcendent.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Aug 11, 2016

Idina Menzel, I See You | Track Review 🎵

Idina Menzel uplifts on new single “I See You,” the promo single from her forthcoming pop album Idina.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Aug 11, 2016

Hot 100 Jewels: Sia and ‘Cheap Thrills’ Sit Pretty At No. 1

For a third consecutive week, the Billboard Hot 100 is owned by Sia and Sean Paul. Sia's "Cheap Thrills" is undoubtedly a hit.

Columns, Music, Pop Culture, Scanning the Charts By the musical hype|Aug 10, 2016

Norah Jones, Carry On | Track Review 🎵

After a three-year hiatus, Norah Jones returns with jazzy-country song “Carry On,” the first single from forthcoming album, Day Breaks.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Aug 10, 2016

Chris Lane Shows Versatility on Debut ‘Girl Problems’

Urban-infused Country up-and-comer Chris Lane showcases his versatility (and incredible vocals) on full-length debut, ‘Girl Problems.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|Aug 10, 2016

BB Grooves: DJ Khaled Takes ‘Major Key’ To No. 1

This week DJ Khaled dethroned Drake with 'Major Key'. Drake ('Views') only fell to no. 2, but Khaled is only the second artist able to knock him off.

Columns, Music, Scanning the Charts By the musical hype|Aug 10, 2016

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