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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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The Kid LAROI, BACK WHEN YOU WERE MINE | Song Review

Grammy-nominated Australian pop singer-songwriter The Kid LAROI reflects on a previous relationship in his single, “BACK WHEN YOU WERE MINE.”

0 Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Jan 6, 2026

Jill Scott, Beautiful People | Song Review

After more than a decade-long hiatus, Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter Jill Scott makes a strong, soulful return with “Beautiful People.”

0 Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Jan 6, 2026

Lou Bega, Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit Of…) | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the first edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit Of...)” by Lou Bega.

0 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏, Columns, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Jan 6, 2026

Jimi Hendrix, Voodoo Child (Slight Return) | Throwback Vibez

In the third edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Voodoo Child (Slight Return)” by Jimi Hendrix.

0 Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Jan 6, 2026

Joji, Love You Less | Song Review

Alternative singer-songwriter Joji impresses once more on “Love You Less,” the shoegaze vibed fourth single from his fourth album, Piss in the Wind.

0 Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Jan 5, 2026

KATSEYE, Internet Girl | Song Review

“Internet Girl” by KATSEYE is a surefire earworm; a super catchy, incredibly fun K-pop bop that you won’t be able to get unstuck from your head.

0 Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Jan 5, 2026

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