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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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Getting to Know… Krapf | Interview

In the 505th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the progressive rock/metal band, Krapf.

Columns, Interviews, Music By the musical hype|Jan 20, 2026

Sir Mix-A-Lot, Baby Got Back | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the third edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “Baby Got Back,” the sole hit by rapper Sir Mix-A-Lot.

1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏, Columns, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Jan 20, 2026

Simon & Garfunkel, The Sound Of Silence | Throwback Vibez

In the ninth edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “The Sound of Silence” by Simon & Garfunkel.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Jan 20, 2026

Getting to Know… Cold Drop | Interview

In the 504th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Danish hard rock band Cold Drop.

Columns, Interviews, Music By the musical hype|Jan 19, 2026

Snoop Dogg, Slid Off | Song Review

Snoop Dogg doesn’t serve up anything innovative on “Slid Off,” but he does deliver a fun, minimalist rap banger that enhances the playlist in the dead of winter.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Jan 19, 2026

Charli XCX, Wall of Sound | Song Review

Grammy-winning pop singer-songwriter Charli XCX wows with the brief but dynamic and enigmatic single, “Wall of Sound.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Jan 19, 2026

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