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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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Twenty One Pilots, Cancer | Track Review 🎵

Twenty One Pilots does My Chemical Romance justice on a unique, distinct cover of “Cancer.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Sep 21, 2016

Calvin Harris, My Way | Track Review 🎵

Calvin Harris concocts another potential hit with “My Way,” a tropically-infused, infectious break-up anthem. No, Taylor Swift isn’t mentioned…directly

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Sep 21, 2016

JoJo, Mad Love. | Track Review 🎵

Urban pop artist JoJo digs into her second single, “Mad Love.” from her upcoming third studio album, also titled Mad Love.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Sep 21, 2016

The Chart Scoop | Jason Aldean Is No. 1 on Billboard 200

Country singer Jason Aldean finds himself once more atop the Billboard 200 – shocker. His latest album, 'They Don’t Know', easily takes top honors.

Columns, Music, Scanning the Charts By the musical hype|Sep 21, 2016

Idina Menzel, Perfect Story | Track Review 🎵

Idina Menzel saves her best, most personal single, “Perfect Story,” right before the release of her new album, 'Idina.'

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Sep 20, 2016

Shawn Mendes, Don’t Be a Fool | Track Review 🎵

On his final pre-release single “Don’t Be a Fool,” pop singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes proves he’s aiming for the ‘big-time’ with sophomore LP, ‘Illuminate’.