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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 Dave Brubeck Quartet, Blue Rondo à la Turk | Wacky Wednesday

In the 1st edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique song, “Blue Rondo à la Turk” performed by The Dave Brubeck Quartet.

Music By the musical hype|Jan 1, 2025

12 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 5 | Playlist 🎧

12 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 5 features songs by Artemas, Austin Carr, Billie Eilish, Jack Harlow, Kendrick Lamar, and The Spinners.

Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Jan 1, 2025

Toni Basil, Mickey | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the 52nd edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “Mickey” performed by Toni Basil.

1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏, Columns, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Dec 31, 2024

The Spinners, The Rubberband Man | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 209th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “The Rubberband Man” by The Spinners.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Dec 31, 2024

Jared Vasquez, Keep Me Awake | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

In the 104th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Keep Me Awake” by Jared Vasquez.

Columns, LGBTQ, Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥, Music By the musical hype|Dec 31, 2024

The Flamingos, I Only Have Eyes for You | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 208th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “I Only Have Eyes for You” by The Flamingos.

Columns, Music, Pop Culture, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Dec 30, 2024

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